Bishopsteignton House
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds27
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2022-07-07
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families describe watching their relatives settle into the community here, forming new friendships and joining in activities. The management team works to support families through the admission process, helping residents find their place in the home's social life.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-07-07
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the May 2022 inspection. This domain covers care planning, staff training, healthcare access including GP and specialist input, and food and nutritional care. The published report does not include specific detail on any of these areas. Dementia is listed as a specialism, meaning the home is expected to demonstrate dementia-specific knowledge and practice, but no training content or care plan examples are described.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the May 2022 inspection. This is the domain most directly linked to how staff treat your parent day to day: whether they are warm, unhurried, respectful of privacy, and genuinely know the person they are supporting. The published report contains no direct observations of staff interactions, no resident or relative quotes, and no specific examples of dignity in practice. The rating itself is positive, but there is no inspection evidence to describe in specific terms.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the May 2022 inspection. This covers how well the home tailors its support to individual needs, including activities, engagement, and end-of-life care. The published report contains no description of the activity programme, no examples of individual engagement, and no detail on how the home supports people with advanced dementia who cannot participate in group activities. No concerns were raised.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the May 2022 inspection. A named registered manager, Mrs Donna Marie Waldron, and a nominated individual, Mr Paul David Nery, are recorded as being in post. This inspection was the home's third, suggesting an established track record of registration. The published report contains no detail on management culture, staff feedback mechanisms, governance processes, or how the home handles complaints. No concerns were raised.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides dementia care alongside support for physical disabilities and general care for over-65s. For those living with dementia, the team works to maintain familiar routines and preferences, helping residents feel settled in their environment. 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
Bishopsteignton House was rated Good across all five inspection domains in May 2022, which is a positive baseline. However, the published inspection report contains very little specific detail, meaning most scores sit in the mid-range: positive but unverified by direct observation, testimony, or record review.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe watching their relatives settle into the community here, forming new friendships and joining in activities. The management team works to support families through the admission process, helping residents find their place in the home's social life.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff here focus on learning individual preferences, with carers noted for acting on residents' choices without needing reminders. While some accounts mention occasional waits during busy periods, the overall approach centers on understanding what each resident needs.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering care options in the Teignmouth area, visiting could help you understand how the team approaches daily care.
Worth a visit
Bishopsteignton House, on Forder Lane in Teignmouth, was rated Good across all five inspection domains when inspectors visited in May 2022. The home supports up to 27 people aged over 65, including people living with dementia and physical disabilities. A registered manager and a nominated individual are in post, giving a clear leadership structure. All domains, covering safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness, and leadership, met the Good standard. The main limitation here is that the published inspection report contains almost no specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no inspector observations of staff interactions, and no data on staffing ratios, activity programmes, or food quality. A Good rating is genuinely positive, but it tells you the floor, not the ceiling. Before making a decision, visit the home at a mealtime, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (counting permanent versus agency names on night shifts), and ask what one-to-one support looks like for a resident who cannot join group activities.
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In Their Own Words
How Bishopsteignton House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where listening to residents shapes each day in Teignmouth
Residential home in Teignmouth: True Peace of Mind
When families visit Bishopsteignton House in Teignmouth, they often notice how carers pause to ask residents about their preferences — from morning tea to daily routines. This care home for over-65s sits in a peaceful spot with views that families appreciate, creating a calm environment for those adjusting to residential care.
Who they care for
The home provides dementia care alongside support for physical disabilities and general care for over-65s.
For those living with dementia, the team works to maintain familiar routines and preferences, helping residents feel settled in their environment.
“If you're considering care options in the Teignmouth area, visiting could help you understand how the team approaches daily care.”
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
Bishopsteignton House was rated Good across all five inspection domains in May 2022, which is a positive baseline. However, the published inspection report contains very little specific detail, meaning most scores sit in the mid-range: positive but unverified by direct observation, testimony, or record review.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe watching their relatives settle into the community here, forming new friendships and joining in activities. The management team works to support families through the admission process, helping residents find their place in the home's social life.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff here focus on learning individual preferences, with carers noted for acting on residents' choices without needing reminders. While some accounts mention occasional waits during busy periods, the overall approach centers on understanding what each resident needs.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering care options in the Teignmouth area, visiting could help you understand how the team approaches daily care.
Worth a visit
Bishopsteignton House, on Forder Lane in Teignmouth, was rated Good across all five inspection domains when inspectors visited in May 2022. The home supports up to 27 people aged over 65, including people living with dementia and physical disabilities. A registered manager and a nominated individual are in post, giving a clear leadership structure. All domains, covering safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness, and leadership, met the Good standard. The main limitation here is that the published inspection report contains almost no specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no inspector observations of staff interactions, and no data on staffing ratios, activity programmes, or food quality. A Good rating is genuinely positive, but it tells you the floor, not the ceiling. Before making a decision, visit the home at a mealtime, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (counting permanent versus agency names on night shifts), and ask what one-to-one support looks like for a resident 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 Bishopsteignton House measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Bishopsteignton House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where listening to residents shapes each day in Teignmouth
Residential home in Teignmouth: True Peace of Mind
When families visit Bishopsteignton House in Teignmouth, they often notice how carers pause to ask residents about their preferences — from morning tea to daily routines. This care home for over-65s sits in a peaceful spot with views that families appreciate, creating a calm environment for those adjusting to residential care.
Who they care for
The home provides dementia care alongside support for physical disabilities and general care for over-65s.
For those living with dementia, the team works to maintain familiar routines and preferences, helping residents feel settled in their environment.
Management & ethos
Staff here focus on learning individual preferences, with carers noted for acting on residents' choices without needing reminders. While some accounts mention occasional waits during busy periods, the overall approach centers on understanding what each resident needs.
The home & environment
The home occupies an attractive location that visitors comment on, with pleasant views from the property. The building creates a calm atmosphere that families value when visiting.
“If you're considering care options in the Teignmouth area, visiting could help you understand how the team approaches daily care.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
