Rated Care Homes

Alexander House Care Home

G

Good

Rated on

Rating from the Care Quality Commission.

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Alexander House Care Home: inspection record

Care home with nursing, 67 beds, Devon

Rated Good in July 2026.

Alexander House Care Home: inspection record: inspection ratings by year, 2015 to 2026
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Overall
Safe
Effective
Caring
Responsive
Well-led

Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.

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What inspectors found

From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 2 July 2026 (assessment visit 8 April 2026). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.

Date of Assessment: 20 to 28 May 2026. The service is a nursing home providing support to older people some of whom may be living with Dementia. Managers investigated incidents, accidents and complaints thoroughly. Lessons learned were documented and staff were encouraged to use reflective practice tools. There were clear and effective processes in place to keep people safe and protect them from harm. Risks were identified and mitigated as much as possible.

  • Safe Good
  • Effective Good
  • Caring Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Well-led Good
Read the rest of CQC's summary

The facilities and equipment metpeople’sneeds, were clean and well-maintained and any risks mitigated. There were enough staff with the right skills, qualifications and experience to meet people’s needs. Managers made sure staff received training and regular 1:1 meeting to maintain high-quality care. Staff managed medicines well and involved people in planning any changes.The provider used clinical tools to monitor outcomes for people. People had access to a range of health care professionals when required. People told us they had interesting activities to do which helped them to maintain health and wellbeing. Effective governance systems were in place to ensure the quality of care was checked and any concerns addressed without delay. Staff told us they were supported by an experienced team of managers. Staff were able to raise concerns without fear of any repercussions.

  1. Safe

    Good

    Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm. This is the first assessment for this newly registered service. This key question has been rated good. This meant people were safe and protected from avoidable harm.

  2. Effective

    Good

    Effective – this means we looked for evidence that people’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life, based on best available evidence. This is the first assessment for this newly registered service. This key question has been rated good. This meant people’s outcomes were consistently good, and people’s feedback confirmed this.

  3. Caring

    Good

    Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the provider involved people and treated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect. This is the first assessment for this newly registered service. This key question has been rated good. This meant people were supported and treated with dignity and respect; and involved as partners in their care.

  4. Responsive

    Good

    Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the provider met people’s needs.This is the first assessment for this newly registered service. This key question has been rated good. This meant people’s needs were met through good organisation and delivery.

  5. Well-led

    Good

    Well-led – this means we looked for evidence that service leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture.This is the first assessment for this newly registered service. This key question has been rated good. This meant the service was consistently managed and well-led. Leaders and the culture they created promoted high-quality, person-centred care.

Questions to ask when you visit

  1. Ask how nursing cover works at night and at weekends.
  2. Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
  3. Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.

Registration details

Registered manager
Damon Drummond
Registered with the CQC since
What it provides
Care home service with nursing
Who it supports
Dementia, Older People, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment, Younger Adults

Inspection report

Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.

Who runs it

Provider
Alexander Care (Exeter) LimitedBrand: Care Concern Group
Ownership type
Organisation
Companies House number
12511907 (opens Companies House)

Getting help from Devon County Council

The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.

Checked on the council's website, November 2026.

Common questions

Does Alexander House Care Home provide nursing care?
Yes. The Care Quality Commission lists Alexander House Care Home as a care home with nursing.
How many beds does Alexander House Care Home have?
The Care Quality Commission's register lists 67 beds at Alexander House Care Home.
When was Alexander House Care Home last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Alexander House Care Home was published on 2 July 2026.
Who runs Alexander House Care Home?
Alexander House Care Home is run by Alexander Care (Exeter) Limited.
What is Alexander House Care Home's CQC rating?
Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 2 July 2026.

Contact

Phone
01392 579777
Address
Hawkins Road, Exeter, EX1 3UW Map (opens Google Maps)
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

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  3. G
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  4. G
    Hay House Nursing Home Good, 2.2 miles away
  5. G
    Regents Park Good, 2.4 miles away

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