Pearl Jackson
Woodland Park
Nursing home in Torquay, Torbay
Operated by Pearl Jackson
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.
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Woodland Park is a nursing home in Torquay, Devon, with 31 registered beds. It provides nursing care for older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and people with learning disabilities.
The home was rated Requires Improvement overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2022. It was rated Good for Caring and Responsive, and Requires Improvement for Safe, Effective and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 24 November 2022 · Last inspected 14 September 2022
Inspectors visited Woodland Park in August and September 2022 and rated the home as requires improvement, down from good at the previous inspection. Families said they felt their relatives were safe and that clinical needs were well met, and staff were described as supportive, with a positive culture and open communication with families. The report also raises concerns about quality checks, record-keeping, maintenance, and staffing views that differed between groups, and it notes that some newer residents did not yet have personalised care plans.
- Families said they felt their relatives were safe and that the registered manager responded when they raised concerns
- Staff reported feeling well supported by the registered manager and described a positive, caring culture
- Staff were recruited safely and had the skills and experience to meet residents' needs
- Residents were supported to reach good outcomes, including one person who was moving on to live in the community
- Quality assurance and medicines audits did not reliably identify where improvements were needed, and call bell and fire test maintenance had gaps
- Care records and risk assessments for falls and pressure damage were not always detailed or monitored enough, and some newer residents lacked personalised care plans
- Medicines records were not always completed in line with the provider's policy, and safeguarding concerns were not always recorded and investigated consistently
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
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
432 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,129 |
| 2025 | £1,163 |
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Local health safety net
Woodland Park is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Torbay Hospital, 1.6 miles away. The local GP practice is BRUNEL MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Torquay
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Kingscare League of Friends
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Devon Memory Cafe Consortium
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