Devon County Council
Mapleton
Care home in Newton Abbot, Devon
Operated by Devon County Council
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
Mapleton is a 20-bed care home in Newton Abbot, Devon, run by Devon County Council. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with all five key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — also graded Good in its 2023 inspection report.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 5 April 2023 · Last inspected 27 February 2023
Inspectors found that the management team had acted on the concerns from the last inspection and was steadily improving the service, building an open, person-centred culture. People were said to feel safe, supported by a stable, familiar staff team, and staffing levels were now set using a dependency tool. Training, supervision, risk management, medicines handling and infection control were all judged to be in good order.
- Management has made improvements since the last inspection and runs a robust quality assurance system that seeks views from people, relatives and staff
- A consistent, well-established staff team that knows people well, with kind and caring interactions seen during the visit
- Staff recruitment, induction, training and supervision are in place, and staff are encouraged to learn from mistakes
- Risks are assessed and reviewed, medicines are managed safely, and staff work closely with external health and social care professionals
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.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
160 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
Mapleton is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Torbay Hospital, 4.6 miles away. The local GP practice is CRICKETFIELD SURGERY, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Newton Abbot
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Kerswella Care
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Purple Angel Dementia Awareness Devon
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Riverside Surgery Befrienders
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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…
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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