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Knappe Cross Care Centre is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Exmouth, Devon. It is operated by Ashdown Care Limited.
The home provides specialist care for dementia, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, Knappe Cross Care Centre provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Knappe Cross Care Centre in July 2025 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Knappe Cross Care Centre is located in Exmouth, within the Devon local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Brixington Lane, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5DL |
| Phone | 01395 263643 |
| Website | www.halcyoncare.co.uk |
| Local authority | Devon |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 22 July 2025 |
| Provider | Ashdown Care Limited |
Is Knappe Cross Care Centre registered with the CQC?
Yes. Knappe Cross Care Centre is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-143411142
What type of care does Knappe Cross Care Centre provide?
Knappe Cross Care Centre provides nursing homes, rehabilitation (illness/injury), specialising in dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Knappe Cross Care Centre?
You can contact Knappe Cross Care Centre by phone on 01395 263643, or visit them at Brixington Lane, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5DL.
What is Knappe Cross Care Centre's CQC rating?
Knappe Cross Care Centre has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-143411142
What are Knappe Cross Care Centre's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Knappe Cross Care Centre's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Requires improvement, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Requires improvement.
How many care homes are in Exmouth?
There are 23 CQC-registered care homes in Exmouth. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/exmouth.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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