Windward House
Care home in South Brent, Devon
Operated by Thurlestone Court
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
Windward House is a 42-bed care home in South Brent, a village in Devon, South West England. The home spans two floors, linked by lift access and stair lifts, and has several wings and communal areas where residents can rest or take part in activities. Its bedrooms are large, and the home offers both dementia care and palliative care. Group activities run regularly inside the home, and a minibus takes residents on outings to local attractions.
The Care Quality Commission rated Windward House Good overall in its 2026 inspection report. The home was also rated Good for each of the five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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 SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
11 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia 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
Windward House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Derriford Hospital, 12.5 miles away. The local GP practice is SOUTH BRENT HEALTH CENTRE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in South Brent
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Totnes and Rural Community Transport
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Devon Memory Cafe Consortium
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Part of Thurlestone Court
Windward House is one of 3 homes run by Thurlestone Court 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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