Three Corners 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 beds41
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2018-04-26
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families visiting here often notice how residents seem more engaged and content than they were before moving in. The atmosphere feels bright and active, with plenty going on throughout the day. Staff come across as cheerful and approachable when families have questions.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness68
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership70
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-04-26
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The inspection awarded a Good rating for effectiveness at Three Corners. This domain covers how well staff understand their roles, whether care plans reflect individual needs, how healthcare access is managed, and whether training is up to date. The published summary does not include specific observations about care plan quality, GP access, medication management, or dementia training content. The home is registered to care for people living with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, which requires specific staff competencies.Is this home caring?
The inspection awarded a Good rating for caring at Three Corners. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and how well staff know the individuals in their care. The published summary does not include specific observations of staff interactions, descriptions of how residents are addressed, or accounts from residents or relatives about the quality of day-to-day kindness. Without these specifics, the Good rating cannot be independently contextualised from the published text.Is the home responsive?
The inspection awarded a Good rating for responsiveness at Three Corners. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, how well the home responds to changing needs, and end-of-life care. The published summary does not include specific descriptions of the activity programme, examples of tailored one-to-one engagement, or accounts of how the home has responded to individual residents' preferences or needs. The home cares for adults with a range of conditions including dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, each of which requires a different approach to meaningful activity.Is the home well-led?
The inspection awarded a Good rating for leadership at Three Corners. A named registered manager, Miss Michelle Mai O'Sullivan, and a nominated individual, Mrs Marta Elisabetta Broyd, were confirmed in post at the time of the inspection. The previous Requires Improvement rating suggests the leadership team made meaningful changes that satisfied inspectors. The published summary does not include detail about management visibility, staff culture, how concerns are raised, or governance structures.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for younger adults under 65 as well as older residents, supporting people with physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They also provide specialist dementia care. The team has experience supporting residents living with dementia, though it's worth discussing their specific approach and how they assess individual needs during your visit. 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
Three Corners scores 72 out of 100, reflecting a home that has improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains. The score is held back by limited specific detail in the published report, meaning many areas cannot be independently verified from the inspection text alone.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families visiting here often notice how residents seem more engaged and content than they were before moving in. The atmosphere feels bright and active, with plenty going on throughout the day. Staff come across as cheerful and approachable when families have questions.
What inspectors have recorded
While staff are described as pleasant and dedicated, some families have raised concerns about how well the home's systems work — particularly around assessing individual needs and preventing falls. There have been some serious incidents that resulted in safeguarding referrals, which is something to ask about when you visit.
How it sits against good practice
Getting the full picture means seeing the home for yourself and asking the questions that matter most to you.
Worth a visit
Three Corners, a 41-bed nursing home on Greenway Road in Brixham, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in March 2018. This is a meaningful result because the home had previously been rated Requires Improvement, meaning inspectors found real and sufficient change. A monitoring review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence to reduce the rating, which provides some reassurance that the improvements have held. The main uncertainty here is the age of the inspection and the limited detail available in the published summary. The last full inspection took place in 2018, which means some of what was observed is now over six years old. The published report does not include specific observations about staff interactions, mealtimes, activities, or night staffing, so there is a great deal that cannot be independently assessed from the inspection text alone. Before making a decision, visit at different times of day, ask to see the staffing rota for last week (not just the template), and observe how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal areas.
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In Their Own Words
How Three Corners Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Bright seaside spaces where residents find their feet again
Three Corners – Your Trusted nursing home
When someone you love needs extra support, you want them somewhere that feels alive and welcoming. Three Corners in Brixham offers cheerful, well-kept spaces where residents often show real signs of settling in well. The home specialises in supporting people with various needs, including dementia and physical disabilities.
Who they care for
The home cares for younger adults under 65 as well as older residents, supporting people with physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They also provide specialist dementia care.
The team has experience supporting residents living with dementia, though it's worth discussing their specific approach and how they assess individual needs during your visit.
“Getting the full picture means seeing the home for yourself and asking the questions that matter most to you.”
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
Three Corners scores 72 out of 100, reflecting a home that has improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains. The score is held back by limited specific detail in the published report, meaning many areas cannot be independently verified from the inspection text alone.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families visiting here often notice how residents seem more engaged and content than they were before moving in. The atmosphere feels bright and active, with plenty going on throughout the day. Staff come across as cheerful and approachable when families have questions.
What inspectors have recorded
While staff are described as pleasant and dedicated, some families have raised concerns about how well the home's systems work — particularly around assessing individual needs and preventing falls. There have been some serious incidents that resulted in safeguarding referrals, which is something to ask about when you visit.
How it sits against good practice
Getting the full picture means seeing the home for yourself and asking the questions that matter most to you.
Worth a visit
Three Corners, a 41-bed nursing home on Greenway Road in Brixham, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in March 2018. This is a meaningful result because the home had previously been rated Requires Improvement, meaning inspectors found real and sufficient change. A monitoring review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence to reduce the rating, which provides some reassurance that the improvements have held. The main uncertainty here is the age of the inspection and the limited detail available in the published summary. The last full inspection took place in 2018, which means some of what was observed is now over six years old. The published report does not include specific observations about staff interactions, mealtimes, activities, or night staffing, so there is a great deal that cannot be independently assessed from the inspection text alone. Before making a decision, visit at different times of day, ask to see the staffing rota for last week (not just the template), and observe how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal areas.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Three Corners Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Three Corners Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Bright seaside spaces where residents find their feet again
Three Corners – Your Trusted nursing home
When someone you love needs extra support, you want them somewhere that feels alive and welcoming. Three Corners in Brixham offers cheerful, well-kept spaces where residents often show real signs of settling in well. The home specialises in supporting people with various needs, including dementia and physical disabilities.
Who they care for
The home cares for younger adults under 65 as well as older residents, supporting people with physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They also provide specialist dementia care.
The team has experience supporting residents living with dementia, though it's worth discussing their specific approach and how they assess individual needs during your visit.
Management & ethos
While staff are described as pleasant and dedicated, some families have raised concerns about how well the home's systems work — particularly around assessing individual needs and preventing falls. There have been some serious incidents that resulted in safeguarding referrals, which is something to ask about when you visit.
The home & environment
The home keeps its spaces clean and nicely decorated, which families appreciate when they visit. There's a good variety of activities that residents seem to enjoy taking part in. People generally speak well of the meals too.
“Getting the full picture means seeing the home for yourself and asking the questions that matter most to you.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
