Highwood Care Home

Highwood Care Home is a nursing home in Bideford, Devon (EX39 3AB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Highwood Care Home

Highwood Care Home is a nursing home in Bideford, Devon, caring for people who need qualified nursing support alongside help with daily living. We care for residents living with dementia, people with a physical disability and those living with a visual or hearing impairment, and we offer respite stays for shorter periods of nursing care. Having nurses on site means health needs can be met here as they change, so people do not have to move on at the point when familiar surroundings matter most. We manage long term conditions, provide wound and continence care, and offer end of life care with dignity and as little disruption as possible. Alongside the nursing, we work hard to keep daily life ordinary. Residents decide when to get up, where to spend their time, what they eat and how much company they want. Meals are cooked on the premises and preferences are remembered. For residents with a sensory impairment we take care that conversation and information genuinely reach them. Our dementia care rests on knowing people. We learn about a person's history, work, music and habits so that reassurance comes in a form they recognise, and we keep the pace unhurried. Families are welcome through the day and we keep relatives closely informed, particularly when health needs change. The Care Quality Commission most recently rated us good overall. Please contact us if you would like to visit.

Care provided at Highwood Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Highwood Care Home

Where is Highwood Care Home located?

Highwood Care Home is a nursing home in Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Highwood Care Home provide?

Highwood Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Highwood Care Home's CQC rating?

Highwood 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 26 September 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Highwood Care Home provide dementia care?

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

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

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

Questions families ask about Highwood Care Home

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

Yes. Highwood 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?

Yes. Yes. Highwood Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Highwood 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?

Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.

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

Highwood 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 Highwood Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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