Greycliffe Manor
Care home in Torquay, Torbay
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Greycliffe Manor is a 25-bed care home set in Torquay, Devon. It provides residential care for older people, including those with declining mobility, memory concerns or complex health needs, as well as end-of-life support. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2022).
The home supports residents across a spectrum of needs, from those seeking light assistance and independence support through to those requiring full personal care or memory support. Staff work to maintain close relationships with residents and their families throughout their time at the home.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 19 September 2022 · Last inspected 22 July 2022
Inspectors rated Greycliffe Manor good overall, finding that the home was safe, staff were trained and supervised, and people received caring, person-centred support. People said they felt safe and were happy with their care, and staff were described as caring and attentive. The report notes that the service was managed by an acting team in the absence of a registered manager, and that several health and safety and infection control matters needed attention during the visit.
- Staff were described as caring and spent time chatting with people, and people appeared relaxed and comfortable
- Staff completed induction, training and supervision, and were recruited in sufficient numbers
- People were involved in menu planning, and special diets were catered for
- Care records were individualised, and staff knew people well and had guidance to reduce avoidable risks
- A hot water temperature check was not acted on straight away, though it was made safe after the inspection
- Medicines needing extra security were not always signed by two staff as required
- Some used PPE bins were overflowing or had broken lids, which inspectors said could cause infection control problems
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected December 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
432 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Torbay council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,129 |
| 2025 | £1,163 |
What Torbay council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Greycliffe Manor is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Torbay Hospital, 1.7 miles away. The local GP practice is CROFT HALL MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.5 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Torquay
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Purple Angel Dementia Awareness Devon
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Age UK Torbay
The mission of the charity is to promote the well being of all older people and help make life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.To achieve this in Torbay we undertake the following:Provide…
Kerswella Care
Memory Cafes held monthly in Kingskerswell & Ipplepen, the monthly Lunch Club & twice monthly coffee mornings , monthly afternoon social/games group, running of the weekly community cafe,…
Brixham Does Care
Brixham Does Care is a registered befriending charity founded in 1978, which attempts combat loneliness & isolation. We offer support to people of all ages & client groups in Brixham & surrounding…
Kingscare League of Friends
KingsCare League of Friends is a Devon-based Charity, closely attached to Kingsteignton Medical Practice. With enormous help from dedicated volunteers, we deliver Patient Transport, Dementia &…
Devon Memory Cafe Consortium
The promotion of the efficient and effective use of resources for charitable purposes among the network of Memory Cafes in Devon for the public benefit by acting as an umbrella organisation for…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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