Independent Care Home
The Fleet Care Home
Nursing home in South Hams, Devon
Operated by Independent 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.
- 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 Fleet Care Home is a purpose-built residential and nursing home in Dartmouth, South Hams, Devon, providing care for 39 residents. It offers residential, nursing, dementia and respite care, delivered by dedicated nursing and care teams. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home provides 24-hour support to residents who value independence and community. Care is tailored to individual needs, with an all-inclusive model covering personal care, accommodation, meals and laundry. The home operates as an independent care home and accepts both permanent placements and shorter respite stays.
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What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 800 m away
- Fire station about 750 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 SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
44 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,200 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Devon usually pays £1,110 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £90 a week.
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 | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,054 |
| 2025 | — | £1,110 |
| 2026 | £1,200 | — |
What Devon council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Fleet Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Torbay Hospital, 9.2 miles away. The local GP practice is DARTMOUTH MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.6 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in South Hams
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Devon Memory Cafe Consortium
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Totnes and Rural Community Transport
Providing accessible community transport for Totnes and its surrounding villages, through scheduled bus routes, regular travel club excursions, and hire to community groups. We aim to make our…
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…
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…
Brixham Does Care
Brixham Does Care is a registered befriending charity founded in 1978, which attempts combat loneliness & isolation. We offer support to people of all ages & client groups in Brixham & surrounding…
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For a precise estimate tailored to your individual requirements, please contact the home directly at 01803 221483.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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