Linksway
Care home in Exmouth, Devon
Operated by Exmouth Care
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.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Linksway is a 24-bed care home in Exmouth, East Devon. It provides residential care for older people. The home was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, with the Safe, Responsive and Well-led key questions rated Requires Improvement, and Effective and Caring rated Good.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 7 August 2023 · Last inspected 12 June 2023
Inspectors found that medicines were not always handled safely, and that risk management, recording and governance needed improvement, which led to a drop from good to requires improvement. Care plans lacked detail on communication and on supporting a person who became distressed, and some staff needed more knowledge to reposition people safely. People and relatives nonetheless spoke highly of the care, and staff said they felt valued and well supported.
- People and relatives described the care as safe and very good
- The registered manager was open and transparent and acted quickly on concerns
- Staff felt valued, supported and passionate about their roles
- Health professionals spoke positively about responsiveness, and end-of-life care was well coordinated
- Medicines records, topical medicine administration and medicine disposal were not always handled safely
- Care plans lacked detail on communication needs and on managing distress, and were not available in alternative formats
- Governance systems did not identify most issues, and earlier action on staff recording did not fully work
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 July 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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
93 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 Devon council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,054 |
| 2025 | £1,110 |
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Local health safety net
Linksway is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), 8.4 miles away. The local GP practice is ROLLE MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Exmouth
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Exmouth and District Community Transport Group
Provides community transport for those with a mobility problem and lone parents in isolated rural areas. the charity has three tail-lift minibuses - a ring & ride bus supported by local government…
East Teignbridge Community Transport Association
Provision of transport for elderly, disabled and people with special needs and community groups
Exminster Pensioners Club
The object of the club shall be to promote the welfare of the aged and retired. Monthly meetings, outings, annual holiday and Christmas dinner. Meet at the Victory Hall, Exminster on the first…
Age UK Devon
Age UK Devon's mission is to improve the lives of older people in Devon through delivering services that: * Increase independence*Tackle loneliness & isolation*Improve health & wellbeing*Make the…
The Alice Cross Centre
To further the well-being of older people and the wider community in Teignmouth/Shaldon by supporting healthy living, through the provision of a community centre with meals (including a meal…
Friends of Heavitree Health Centre
Provide transport to medical appointments.Provide transport and assistance with shopping.Provide transport and assistance to lunch clubs.Social drop in club for carers and ex carers.Carers support…
Part of Exmouth Care
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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