The Dales Nursing Home
Nursing home in Exeter, 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
The Dales Nursing Home is a nursing home in central Exeter providing care for older people. It offers long-term and short-term nursing support, with a particular focus on dementia care. The home works closely with local healthcare professionals to support residents' ongoing health needs.
The Dales Nursing Home is registered for 31 beds and was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2020. The home was rated Good for Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led care, and Requires Improvement for Safe care.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 9 January 2020 · Last inspected 11 November 2019
Inspectors rated The Dales Nursing Home, a Victorian terraced care home in Exeter for 31 older people, as good. Residents and relatives described staff as kind and caring, with a registered manager praised for leading compassionate end-of-life care. The report says people were supported with choice and control, and that staff were trained, supervised and felt valued.
- People said they felt safe, and staff knew how to act on abuse concerns
- Relatives said they were made welcome and that staff went out of their way to help
- Professionals praised the leadership and skill shown in end-of-life care
- Staff treated people with dignity, and medicines and eating and drinking were well managed
- Recruitment checks were not always carried out safely, so new checks were introduced
- Some risks were not identified and some safety records were incomplete, though these were resolved during the inspection
- Audits did not cover all areas of the service and are being extended
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
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 100 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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
1 recorded crimes in the local area (March 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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
The Dales Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), 1.5 miles away. The local GP practice is INCLUSION HEALTH DEVON CIC, 0.5 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Exeter
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Exeter Community Transport Association
Provision of transport services to disabled persons including Ring & Ride service, hire of wheelchairs and mobility equipment.
Age UK Exeter
To promote the well-being of all older people in Exeter and help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.
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…
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…
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 Concern Crediton
Age Concern Crediton is an independently registered charity responsible for raising its own funds. Our mission is to promote the well-being of 50+ people in Crediton & district & help make later…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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