Barton Place
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds42
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions
- Last inspected2022-11-18
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Some visitors have found the rural location peaceful and the facilities well-suited to nursing care. Staff have been described as committed to treating residents with respect.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness72
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare72
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-11-18
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home received a Good rating for Effectiveness at its February 2024 inspection. The home is registered to provide nursing care, which requires qualified nursing staff. The published summary does not include specific detail about care plan quality, GP access, dementia training content, food provision, or how health changes are monitored and acted upon.Is this home caring?
The home received a Good rating for Caring at its February 2024 inspection. This covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and how well the home supports independence. The published summary does not include specific inspector observations of staff interactions, resident testimony, or examples of how dignity is maintained in practice.Is the home responsive?
The home received a Good rating for Responsiveness at its February 2024 inspection. This domain covers whether care is tailored to individuals, whether activities are meaningful, and whether end-of-life care is planned. The published summary does not include any specific detail about the activities programme, how individual preferences are accommodated, or how end-of-life wishes are recorded and honoured.Is the home well-led?
The home received a Good rating for Well-led at its February 2024 inspection, improving from a previous Requires Improvement rating. A nominated individual is recorded. The published summary does not include specific detail about the current manager's tenure, staff culture, how feedback is gathered from residents and families, or how the home handles complaints and incidents.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home specialises in dementia care, mental health conditions, and nursing for adults both under and over 65. This mix of specialisms means they're set up for residents with complex health needs. The home accepts residents living with dementia alongside their other specialisms. Families considering the home for someone with dementia might want to ask about activity programmes and how staff support communication needs. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Barton Place Nursing Home scores 74 out of 100. The home has improved from a previous Requires Improvement rating to a Good rating across all five domains, which is a meaningful step forward, but the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail about day-to-day life, so several areas must be explored directly with the home on a visit.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Some visitors have found the rural location peaceful and the facilities well-suited to nursing care. Staff have been described as committed to treating residents with respect.
What inspectors have recorded
Families have had mixed experiences with communication at the home. While some have seen dedicated staff working hard to support residents, others have found it difficult to reach management when they've had concerns.
How it sits against good practice
Every family's priorities are different — visiting Barton Place will help you decide if it feels right for your loved one's needs.
Worth a visit
Barton Place Nursing Home, on Wrefords Link in Exeter, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in February 2024, with the report published in September 2024. This is a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, and an upward trend in official inspection outcomes is one of the more reliable signals that a home's leadership is moving in the right direction. The home provides nursing care for up to 42 people, including those living with dementia and mental health conditions. The main limitation of this report is that the published summary contains very little specific detail about daily life inside the home. There are no recorded observations of staff interactions, no quotes from residents or relatives, and no specifics about activities, food, night staffing, or agency use. A Good rating tells you the inspector was satisfied; it does not tell you what your parent's day will feel like. Before making a decision, visit at a mealtime if possible, ask to see the actual staffing rota for the past week rather than the template, and ask specifically what one-to-one support is available for someone with dementia who cannot join group activities.
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In Their Own Words
How Barton Place describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist dementia and mental health nursing in rural Exeter
Nursing home in Exeter: True Peace of Mind
Finding the right nursing support for complex needs takes careful consideration. Barton Place Nursing Home in Exeter provides specialist care for adults with dementia and mental health conditions in a countryside setting. The home cares for both younger adults under 65 and older residents who need nursing support.
Who they care for
The home specialises in dementia care, mental health conditions, and nursing for adults both under and over 65. This mix of specialisms means they're set up for residents with complex health needs.
The home accepts residents living with dementia alongside their other specialisms. Families considering the home for someone with dementia might want to ask about activity programmes and how staff support communication needs.
“Every family's priorities are different — visiting Barton Place will help you decide if it feels right for your loved one's needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Barton Place Nursing Home scores 74 out of 100. The home has improved from a previous Requires Improvement rating to a Good rating across all five domains, which is a meaningful step forward, but the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail about day-to-day life, so several areas must be explored directly with the home on a visit.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Some visitors have found the rural location peaceful and the facilities well-suited to nursing care. Staff have been described as committed to treating residents with respect.
What inspectors have recorded
Families have had mixed experiences with communication at the home. While some have seen dedicated staff working hard to support residents, others have found it difficult to reach management when they've had concerns.
How it sits against good practice
Every family's priorities are different — visiting Barton Place will help you decide if it feels right for your loved one's needs.
Worth a visit
Barton Place Nursing Home, on Wrefords Link in Exeter, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in February 2024, with the report published in September 2024. This is a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, and an upward trend in official inspection outcomes is one of the more reliable signals that a home's leadership is moving in the right direction. The home provides nursing care for up to 42 people, including those living with dementia and mental health conditions. The main limitation of this report is that the published summary contains very little specific detail about daily life inside the home. There are no recorded observations of staff interactions, no quotes from residents or relatives, and no specifics about activities, food, night staffing, or agency use. A Good rating tells you the inspector was satisfied; it does not tell you what your parent's day will feel like. Before making a decision, visit at a mealtime if possible, ask to see the actual staffing rota for the past week rather than the template, and ask specifically what one-to-one support is available for someone with dementia who cannot join group activities.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Barton Place measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Barton Place describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist dementia and mental health nursing in rural Exeter
Nursing home in Exeter: True Peace of Mind
Finding the right nursing support for complex needs takes careful consideration. Barton Place Nursing Home in Exeter provides specialist care for adults with dementia and mental health conditions in a countryside setting. The home cares for both younger adults under 65 and older residents who need nursing support.
Who they care for
The home specialises in dementia care, mental health conditions, and nursing for adults both under and over 65. This mix of specialisms means they're set up for residents with complex health needs.
The home accepts residents living with dementia alongside their other specialisms. Families considering the home for someone with dementia might want to ask about activity programmes and how staff support communication needs.
Management & ethos
Families have had mixed experiences with communication at the home. While some have seen dedicated staff working hard to support residents, others have found it difficult to reach management when they've had concerns.
“Every family's priorities are different — visiting Barton Place will help you decide if it feels right for your loved one's needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
