Care homes · Devon · Oct 2026

Best rated care homes in Exeter

The 20 care homes in Exeter with the best CQC ratings, checked against the CQC register on 27 October 2026. 3 are rated Outstanding. Of all 30 care homes in Exeter, 27 are rated Good or Outstanding.

How this list is ordered

  • Outstanding before Good, then the most recent rating first. Nothing else changes the order.
  • Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to be listed here.
  • "Best for" labels come from each service's CQC registration and inspection date.

Cite this: The Care Panel, "Best rated care homes in Exeter", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026. How we rank

The 20 best rated care homes in Exeter

#NameCQC ratingRatedBest for
1The LodgeOutstandingNov 2021Rated Outstanding, Nursing care
2Lucerne HouseOutstandingOct 2019Rated Outstanding, Dementia, Nursing care
3Parkland HouseOutstandingJun 2019Rated Outstanding, Dementia, Physical disability
4Dennyshill Care HomeGoodSep 2026Physical disability, Inspected recently
5The Lilacs Residential HomeGoodAug 2026Dementia, Inspected recently
6New TreetopsGoodJul 2026Physical disability, Inspected recently
7Escan ManorGoodSep 2025Dementia, Nursing care, Physical disability
8Barton Place Nursing HomeGoodSep 2024Dementia, Nursing care
9Endeavour Residential HomeGoodApr 2024Dementia, Physical disability
10Jack Simpson HouseGoodMar 2024Dementia, Physical disability
11Amelia House Residential HomeGoodApr 2023Dementia, Physical disability
12Greenslades Nursing HomeGoodFeb 2023Dementia, Nursing care, Physical disability
13Dene Court Care HomeGoodOct 2022Dementia, Physical disability
14WoodhayesGoodAug 2021Dementia, Nursing care, Physical disability
15The Old Rectory Nursing HomeGoodJun 2020Dementia, Nursing care, Physical disability
16Highlands Borders Care HomeGoodMay 2020Dementia, Physical disability
17Regents ParkGoodMar 2020Physical disability
18Aaron Court Care HomeGoodMar 2020
19Green Tree CourtGoodFeb 2020Dementia, Nursing care, Physical disability
20The Dales Nursing HomeGoodJan 2020Dementia, Nursing care, Physical disability

Source: CQC register, checked 27 October 2026 (Open Government Licence). Ratings can change after an inspection, so read the latest report before you decide.

Details for the top 10

  1. The Lodge

    Exeter · Older people

    What inspectors found: People and their relatives were extremely positive about their experience of living at The Lodge.

    Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk

    OutstandingRated Nov 2021
    Full profile (The Lodge)

  2. Lucerne House

    Exeter · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People received an outstanding, personalised, caring service.

    Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk

    OutstandingRated Oct 2019
    Full profile (Lucerne House)

  3. Parkland House

    Exeter · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: The provider, Peninsula Care Homes Limited, also operates a nursing home and three further residential homes in the South West.

    Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk

    OutstandingRated Jun 2019
    Full profile (Parkland House)

  4. Dennyshill Care Home

    Exeter · Older people, Physical disabilities, Mental health conditions

    What inspectors found: Instead, our findings focus on any areas where the service needs to improve or where we found exceptional practice.

    Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Dennyshill Care Home)

  5. The Lilacs Residential Home

    Exeter · Dementia, Older people, Mental health conditions

    What inspectors found: There were 28 people living at the service at the time of the site visit.

    Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (The Lilacs Residential Home)

  6. New Treetops

    Exeter · Physical disabilities, Learning disabilities

    What inspectors found: We visited the service on 23, 24 and 28 April 2026.

    Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (New Treetops)

  7. Escan Manor

    Exeter · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: Some people living at the service were living with dementia.

    Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk

    GoodRated Sep 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Escan Manor)

  8. Barton Place Nursing Home

    Exeter · Dementia, Older people, Mental health conditions

    What inspectors found: The service provides support to people living with dementia and mental illness.

    Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk

    GoodRated Sep 2024
    Full profile (Barton Place Nursing Home)

  9. Endeavour Residential Home

    Exeter · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: The assessment was completed between 23 January 2024 and 22 February 2024.

    Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk

    GoodRated Apr 2024
    Full profile (Endeavour Residential Home)

  10. Jack Simpson House

    Exeter · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People said they felt safe with staff; staff practice showed they knew them well.

    Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk

    GoodRated Mar 2024
    Full profile (Jack Simpson House)

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Questions about the best rated care homes in Exeter

What is the best rated care home in Exeter?

3 are rated Outstanding by CQC: The Lodge, Lucerne House, Parkland House. Ordered by rating and then the most recent inspection, the top three are The Lodge, Lucerne House, Parkland House. Read the latest CQC report before you decide.

How is this list ordered?

Only by the CQC rating (Outstanding before Good) and then by how recent the rating is. Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to appear here.

How many are rated Good or Outstanding in Exeter?

27 of the 30 care homes in Exeter are rated Good or Outstanding (CQC register, 27 October 2026).

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