Sanctuary Care
Fernihurst Care Home
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.
- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
About
Fernihurst is a nursing home in Exmouth, Devon, operated by the not-for-profit provider Sanctuary Care, just a stone's throw from Exmouth beach. It provides nursing, dementia, palliative and end-of-life care along with respite, across 50 spacious en-suite bedrooms — each with its own individually painted front door, and some with sea views towards Dawlish.
Residents enjoy a hairdressing salon, several lounges, a conservatory and beautiful secure gardens with a summer house, sensory installations and wheelchair-accessible paths. A lively programme spans singing therapy, woodwork, crafts, pet therapy and outings on the "Whizzy Bus," complemented by a vintage-themed shop and Tiki bar. Fernihurst holds a Good CQC rating and Gold Standard end-of-life care accreditation.
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Nearby amenities
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
13 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Care fee trajectory
Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.
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Local health safety net
Fernihurst Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, 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.
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What is the cost of care at Fernihurst?
It's best to call the home directly on 01395 201083 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.
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Information last reviewed September 2026.
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