Buckland Care

Mulberry House Care Home

Residential care home in Teignbridge, Devon

Operated by Buckland Care

CQC Requires improvement42 bedsDementiaResidential
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement Community
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.
AddressBrimley Ln, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot TQ13 9JS, UK
Beds42
Weekly feefrom £1,100 · 2026
En-suite100%
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Mulberry House Care Home is a 42-bed residential care home in Teignbridge, Devon, operated by Buckland Care. It provides residential, respite and dementia care.

The Care Quality Commission rated Mulberry House as Requires Improvement overall. It was rated Good for Effective, Caring and Responsive, but Requires Improvement for Safe and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Bar
Cafe or Restaurant
Dining Area
Gardens
Library & Reading Room
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Pets Allowed
Quiet Area

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Visits from Children

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery1.3 miles
A&E: Torbay Hospital9.3 miles
Bus stop1.0 miles
Train station0.7 miles
Shops0.8 miles
Pub or bar1.5 miles
  • 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.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsLimited
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkLimited
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsLimited
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysLimited

Local crime statistics

140 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime41%
Shoplifting22%
Anti-social behaviour18%
Other theft6%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Gallery

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,100
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Devon pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£1,054
2025—£1,110
2026£1,100—

What Devon council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.

Local health safety net

Mulberry House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Torbay Hospital, 9.3 miles away. The local GP practice is BOVEY TRACEY & CHUDLEIGH PRACTICE, 1.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Torbay Hospital · 9.3 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
BOVEY TRACEY & CHUDLEIGH PRACTICE · 1.3 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Teignbridge

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

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 &…

1.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1174450)
Charity

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,…

1.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1199459)
Charity

Purple Angel Dementia Awareness Devon

To relieve the needs of persons living with dementia and their carers by providing support, information and advice and by educating about or raising public awareness of dementia and how people…

4.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1189616)
Charity

Riverside Surgery Befrienders

The provision of transport services (to and from Riverside Surgery, local hospitals, dentists, etc) for patients registered with Riverside Surgery in Bovey Tracey, Devon, particularly those who…

5.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1174297)
Charity

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…

6.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1084684)
Charity

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…

7.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1170159)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Mulberry House?
Mulberry House can be found in Newton Abbot, conveniently near to many local facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Mulberry House?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body responsible for overseeing health and social care services in England. The current assessment of Mulberry House indicates that it requires improvement, a rating determined by the standard of care and safety provided by the home.
What kinds of senior care does Mulberry House provide?
Mulberry House offers a variety of senior care options, including respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity of Mulberry House?
At present, Mulberry House can accommodate 42 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Mulberry House?
Buckland Care is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
Mulberry House offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Physical Exercise & Fitness, Creative Arts & Crafts, and Horticulture & Floral Design.
How much does care at Mulberry House cost?
The cost of care at Mulberry House can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care is £1,100 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01626 240834.

Part of Buckland Care

Mulberry House Care Home is one of 11 homes run by Buckland Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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