Hembury Fort House
Care home in Honiton, Devon
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.
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About
Hembury Fort House is a 25-bed care home in Honiton, Devon. It is registered to provide nursing and residential care for older adults and is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with the rating based on a report published in 2018. The home was marked Good for safety, effectiveness, caring and leadership, and Outstanding for responsiveness to residents' needs.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2026
What's nearby
Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
48 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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 Devon council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,054 |
| 2025 | £1,110 |
What Devon council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Hembury Fort House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), 12.9 miles away. The local GP practice is HONITON SURGERY, 3.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Honiton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Honiton Carers Support Group
Activities include Art & Craft, Speakers on various subjects, Walk & Chats and many other activities all chosen by the members themselves.
Trip Community Transport Association
Providing and maintaining non-profit community transport services.general mobility aids and equipment, and a befriending service
Ottery Help Scheme
We work closely with our local community to provide transport for medical appointments, a wide range of activity groups that focus on enhancing wellbeing and building social connections, as well…
Seaton University of the Third Age (U3a)
A self-help organisation for older people and those who are retired from full time work, which draws upon the knowledge, experience and skills of our members to organise and provide interest…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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