Palm Court Nursing Home
Nursing home in Dawlish, 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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Palm Court Nursing Home is a residential and nursing home in Dawlish, Devon, providing care for up to 39 long-term residents. The home is run on a family-based model and aims to offer a calm, gentle atmosphere that feels like home. Care is planned around each resident's individual needs and is offered with attention to dignity, privacy and respect. Nursing and residential care are available around the clock, and the home supports people with needs ranging from relatively low to complex, including dementia and palliative care. Residents can also access dental, hearing and vision care at the home, and the team works with local GPs and with Hospiscare.
The Care Quality Commission rated Palm Court Nursing Home Good overall, following a report published in 2021. It was also rated Good for safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led care. Fees are based on individual care needs assessments.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 9 July 2021 · Last inspected 20 May 2021
Inspectors found that staff across all roles were caring and attentive, and that people and relatives gave largely positive feedback. Regular staff helped people build meaningful relationships, particularly during the pandemic. Staff said management was supportive and committed to the service's values.
- Feedback described staff as caring and dedicated, with treatment that respected people's dignity.
- Continuity from regular staff helped people form close relationships, especially during the pandemic.
- Care plans were reviewed and changed as people's needs changed, and the service worked closely with healthcare professionals to support health and nutrition.
- Medicines were managed safely, recruitment was safe, and risks to people were managed through a formal process.
- Inspectors noted that people's engagement and leisure activities needed attention. The service was already addressing this through better recording and auditing.
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Near a railway line
- Ambulance station about 950 m away
- Fire station about 950 m away
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
11 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing 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
Palm Court Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Torbay Hospital, 7.7 miles away. The local GP practice is BARTON SURGERY, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Dawlish
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
East Teignbridge Community Transport Association
Provision of transport for elderly, disabled and people with special needs and community groups
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 &…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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