Edenmore Nursing Home
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 beds47
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions
- Last inspected2019-05-02
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 care workers who take time to understand each resident's individual needs and preferences. Staff show patience and warmth in their daily interactions, forming genuine connections that help residents feel known and valued. The approach to dementia care reflects real understanding of how the condition affects behaviour and communication.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness72
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare72
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-05-02
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The September 2025 inspection rated this domain Good. No specific detail is available in the published text about care plan quality, GP access, dementia training content, or food provision. The home's registration includes dementia and mental health conditions, which implies specific training obligations. Without detail in the published findings, the Good rating cannot be further contextualised.Is this home caring?
The September 2025 inspection rated this domain Good. No specific inspector observations, resident quotes, or relative testimony are available in the published text to illustrate how staff interact with people who live here. The Good rating in this domain is positive but unsubstantiated by the available detail.Is the home responsive?
The September 2025 inspection rated this domain Good. No specific detail about the activity programme, individual engagement, end-of-life care planning, or how the home responds to individual preferences is available in the published text. The home accepts both older and younger adults, which raises a question about how activities and social engagement are tailored across a varied age range.Is the home well-led?
The September 2025 inspection rated this domain Good. A registered manager, Mrs Gayle Gaynor Teressa Cooper, is named in post. A Nominated Individual, Mr Mark Reed, is also identified, indicating the required governance structure is in place. No further detail about management visibility, staff culture, learning from incidents, or family communication is available in the published text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults across different age groups, with specialisms in dementia and mental health conditions. They accept residents at various stages of dementia, though families should consider whether the mix of care needs suits their relative's specific situation. Staff demonstrate practical knowledge of dementia care, recognising how the condition shapes each person's needs and responses. The home accepts residents across the dementia spectrum, from earlier to later stages. 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
Edenmore Nursing Home received a Good rating across all five domains at its September 2025 inspection, which is a positive baseline, but the published report text provided is very limited in specific detail, so scores reflect the confirmed Good ratings rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe care workers who take time to understand each resident's individual needs and preferences. Staff show patience and warmth in their daily interactions, forming genuine connections that help residents feel known and valued. The approach to dementia care reflects real understanding of how the condition affects behaviour and communication.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Families considering Edenmore might want to visit and discuss how the home's approach would suit their relative's specific needs.
Worth a visit
Edenmore Nursing Home, at 6-7 Hostle Park in Ilfracombe, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment on 1 September 2025, with the report published 30 October 2025. The home is a 47-bed nursing home registered for dementia, mental health conditions, and both older and younger adults. A registered manager, Mrs Gayle Gaynor Teressa Cooper, is named in post alongside a Nominated Individual, Mr Mark Reed, indicating a formal leadership structure is in place. The main limitation here is that the published report text is very brief and provides almost no specific observational detail to support the Good ratings. This means the ratings are confirmed but the reasoning behind them is not visible in the available text. Before making a decision, visit the home in person, ask to see last week's staffing rota (counting permanent versus agency names on night shifts), and request a copy of the activity schedule for the past fortnight. Asking the manager how they handle distress in people living with dementia will tell you a great deal about the quality of care your parent would actually experience day to day.
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In Their Own Words
How Edenmore Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Dementia care with sea views in North Devon coastal town
Compassionate Care in Ilfracombe at Edenmore Nursing Home
For families navigating dementia care options in North Devon, Edenmore Nursing Home in Ilfracombe offers specialist support in a coastal setting. The home provides care for adults both under and over 65, with particular experience in dementia and mental health conditions. Its location brings the therapeutic benefit of sea views from certain rooms.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults across different age groups, with specialisms in dementia and mental health conditions. They accept residents at various stages of dementia, though families should consider whether the mix of care needs suits their relative's specific situation.
Staff demonstrate practical knowledge of dementia care, recognising how the condition shapes each person's needs and responses. The home accepts residents across the dementia spectrum, from earlier to later stages.
“Families considering Edenmore might want to visit and discuss how the home's approach would suit their relative's specific 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
Edenmore Nursing Home received a Good rating across all five domains at its September 2025 inspection, which is a positive baseline, but the published report text provided is very limited in specific detail, so scores reflect the confirmed Good ratings rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe care workers who take time to understand each resident's individual needs and preferences. Staff show patience and warmth in their daily interactions, forming genuine connections that help residents feel known and valued. The approach to dementia care reflects real understanding of how the condition affects behaviour and communication.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Families considering Edenmore might want to visit and discuss how the home's approach would suit their relative's specific needs.
Worth a visit
Edenmore Nursing Home, at 6-7 Hostle Park in Ilfracombe, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment on 1 September 2025, with the report published 30 October 2025. The home is a 47-bed nursing home registered for dementia, mental health conditions, and both older and younger adults. A registered manager, Mrs Gayle Gaynor Teressa Cooper, is named in post alongside a Nominated Individual, Mr Mark Reed, indicating a formal leadership structure is in place. The main limitation here is that the published report text is very brief and provides almost no specific observational detail to support the Good ratings. This means the ratings are confirmed but the reasoning behind them is not visible in the available text. Before making a decision, visit the home in person, ask to see last week's staffing rota (counting permanent versus agency names on night shifts), and request a copy of the activity schedule for the past fortnight. Asking the manager how they handle distress in people living with dementia will tell you a great deal about the quality of care your parent would actually experience day to day.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Edenmore Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Edenmore Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Dementia care with sea views in North Devon coastal town
Compassionate Care in Ilfracombe at Edenmore Nursing Home
For families navigating dementia care options in North Devon, Edenmore Nursing Home in Ilfracombe offers specialist support in a coastal setting. The home provides care for adults both under and over 65, with particular experience in dementia and mental health conditions. Its location brings the therapeutic benefit of sea views from certain rooms.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults across different age groups, with specialisms in dementia and mental health conditions. They accept residents at various stages of dementia, though families should consider whether the mix of care needs suits their relative's specific situation.
Staff demonstrate practical knowledge of dementia care, recognising how the condition shapes each person's needs and responses. The home accepts residents across the dementia spectrum, from earlier to later stages.
“Families considering Edenmore might want to visit and discuss how the home's approach would suit their relative's specific needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
