Clayfield Care Home

Clayfield Care Home is a residential care home in Barnstaple, Devon (EX32 8NP). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Clayfield Care Home

Here at Clayfield Care Home in Barnstaple, Devon, we provide a warm and supportive environment where the people who live with us are genuinely at the heart of everything we do. We specialise in a range of care needs, including older person care, residential care, dementia care, mental health support, physical disability care, and visual and hearing impairment support. We also offer respite care for those who need a shorter stay, whether that is to give a family carer some time to rest or to support recovery after a period of illness. Whatever brings someone to us, we work hard to make sure they feel safe, comfortable and truly at home. We are proud to have received a rating of "good" from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the consistent effort our whole team puts in day to day. It means a great deal to us, though we never see it as a reason to stand still. We are always looking at how we can improve and make life better for the people in our care. Dementia care is an area we take particularly seriously. We understand how much it matters to families that their loved one is cared for by people who are calm, patient and genuinely understanding of the condition. We approach every person as an individual, taking time to learn about their life history, preferences and what brings them comfort. Our home is part of the Barnstaple community and we value those local connections. Families are always welcome, and we encourage them to stay involved in the lives of their loved ones as much as they wish. If you would like to find out more about life at Clayfield Care Home or arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We would love to hear from you.

Care provided at Clayfield Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Clayfield Care Home

Where is Clayfield Care Home located?

Clayfield Care Home is a residential care home in Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8NP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Clayfield Care Home provide?

Clayfield Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Clayfield Care Home's CQC rating?

Clayfield Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 11 February 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Clayfield Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Clayfield Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Clayfield Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Clayfield Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Clayfield Care Home

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Clayfield Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Clayfield Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Clayfield Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Clayfield Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the South West

Clayfield Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Clayfield Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

More about the care at Clayfield Care Home

Respite Care at Clayfield Care Home

Respite at Clayfield is offered to give a family carer time to rest or to support recovery after a period of illness. Short stays usually need booking well ahead and often carry a minimum length, so ask what applies. Pack medication and a note of routines, and treat the stay as a trial run for anything permanent.

Dementia Care at Clayfield Care Home

Calm, patient and genuinely understanding of the condition is how this home describes what families want from dementia staff, and what it aims to provide. That is the right description, alongside routines that do not shift and a layout that feels calm and secure. The external evidence is thin, since the rating comes from February 2020 and the registration only from March 2026. A visit is therefore the main thing to rely on. Ask what dementia training staff receive, how distress and walking are handled, and how care is adjusted as the condition advances.

Residential Care at Clayfield Care Home

South West weekly fees generally run from £1000 to £1300, while Devon council pays about £750 to £900. Residential care means help with everyday living rather than nursing, so personal care, medication, cooked meals and a day with some shape are provided but no registered nurse is on site. Anyone whose health needs regular clinical attention would be looking at a nursing home instead. Clayfield covers an unusually broad set of needs for a residential home, from dementia and mental health to sight and hearing loss. Ask what the fee includes, what is charged separately, and how any gap against the council rate would be met.

Older Person Care at Clayfield Care Home

A good rating sits on this home's record from an inspection in February 2020, but the current registration began only on 16 March 2026, so it may belong to an earlier provider. For older residents the day covers help with washing and dressing, medication, meals and company in what the home calls a warm and supportive environment. Since the inspection predates the present registration, a family should ask directly what has changed and who now runs the place. Ask how many staff are awake overnight in this Barnstaple home and how quickly a call bell is answered. Ask too who records a resident's own routine and checks it is followed.

Mental Health at Clayfield Care Home

Seven categories appear on Clayfield's registration, mental health support among them, which is broad for a residential home. What usually helps there is stability, routine and being treated with dignity rather than managed. Ask who on the staff has mental health experience, what happens when somebody is in crisis, and how the home works with community mental health services.

Visual and Hearing Impairment at Clayfield Care Home

Visual and hearing impairment support is named directly in this home's own account of what it covers. Practical help means good lighting, clear signage, keeping things in the same place and staff who announce themselves on arrival. Ask what training staff have had, how written information is provided, and how a hearing aid or other equipment is checked.

Physical Disability at Clayfield Care Home

The current registration for this home dates from 16 March 2026, so it is newly held. For a physical disability the practical questions are accessible bathing, space to move, safe transfers and help that leaves a person their independence. Ask what equipment comes with a bedroom, how transfers are staffed, and whether an adapted bathroom can be seen during a visit.

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