Care homes · Devon · Oct 2026
Best rated care homes in Exmouth
The 17 care homes in Exmouth with the best CQC ratings, checked against the CQC register on 27 October 2026. 2 are rated Outstanding. Of all 21 care homes in Exmouth, 17 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 Exmouth", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026. How we rank
The 17 best rated care homes in Exmouth
| # | Name | CQC rating | Rated | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exmouth House | Outstanding | May 2020 | Rated Outstanding, Dementia |
| 2 | Rose Lodge Exmouth | Outstanding | Apr 2019 | Rated Outstanding, Dementia |
| 3 | Rest Haven Residential Home | Good | Jul 2026 | Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently |
| 4 | Knappe Cross Care Centre | Good | Jul 2025 | Dementia, Nursing care, Inspected recently |
| 5 | Ashfield | Good | Feb 2023 | Dementia |
| 6 | Miramar | Good | Oct 2022 | |
| 7 | Kahanah House | Good | Jul 2021 | |
| 8 | Fernihurst Nursing Home | Good | Jul 2021 | Dementia, Nursing care, Physical disability |
| 9 | The Lawns | Good | Jun 2021 | Physical disability |
| 10 | Sheridan House | Good | Apr 2020 | |
| 11 | Southgarth Care Home | Good | Jan 2020 | Dementia |
| 12 | Dove Lodge Care Home | Good | Aug 2019 | |
| 13 | Brimley | Good | Aug 2019 | Dementia, Physical disability |
| 14 | Brandon House | Good | Jun 2018 | Physical disability |
| 15 | Amberwood Nursing Home | Good | Jun 2018 | Nursing care |
| 16 | Halsdown Nursing Home | Good | Apr 2018 | |
| 17 | The Homestead | Good | Mar 2018 | 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
Exmouth House
What inspectors found: The management and staff team had worked very hard to ensure people maintained positive wellbeing and contact with their loved ones throughout the COVID-19…
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Rose Lodge Exmouth
What inspectors found: There are two communities; The Cottage and The Lodge and all rooms are single occupancy.
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Rest Haven Residential Home
What inspectors found: We undertook an unannounced visit to the service on 26 May 2026.
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Knappe Cross Care Centre
What inspectors found: At out last inspection, December 2024, the service was rated requires improvement.
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
Ashfield
What inspectors found: People were happy with the care they received and complimentary about the staff who supported them.
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Miramar
What inspectors found: People were positive about the support provided by staff.
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Kahanah House
What inspectors found: People told us they were very happy living at Kahanah House and felt safe.
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Fernihurst Nursing Home
What inspectors found: There was a calm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the home with good relationships amongst people, staff and visitors.
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
The Lawns
What inspectors found: People and their families were positive about The Lawns and staff who supported them.
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Sheridan House
What inspectors found: This is provided by the community nursing service.
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Questions about the best rated care homes in Exmouth
What is the best rated care home in Exmouth?
2 are rated Outstanding by CQC: Exmouth House, Rose Lodge Exmouth. Ordered by rating and then the most recent inspection, the top three are Exmouth House, Rose Lodge Exmouth, Rest Haven Residential Home. 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 Exmouth?
17 of the 21 care homes in Exmouth are rated Good or Outstanding (CQC register, 27 October 2026).
CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.