Arcot House

Arcot Gardens, Sidmouth EX10 9HR
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9.8 85 Reviews
  • Arcot House, Sidmouth
Arcot House, in Sidmouth, Devon, is a twenty eight capacity care accommodation run by a dedicated team of carers, eager to provide effective care and lifestyle solutions for people with elderly care needs.

The service looks to maintain strong links throughout the local community and to empower residents in the pursuit of a satisfying retirement, with hobbies and entertainments encouraged.

Arcot House was rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission in April 2020, being rated 'Outstanding' in all five domains of inspection.

Care Provided by Arcot House

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 28 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Jenna Heynes (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 60+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (28)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (8)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No

Funding & Fees Guide for Arcot House

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £1,428 – £1,568
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,498 – £1,645
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Arcot House to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Gardens
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Visitors welcome at any time


  • Parking
  • Parking is available on site


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Arcot House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.760) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Arcot House has 85 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So much love was shared for my friend who lived at Arcot House. The staff showed a real interest in him and knew what would make him happy. The activity staff understood what he was interested in and catered for this. I can't recommend the home more for a loved one as they showed genuine care.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

She is a family friend who I visited when pregnant and then again after she knitted my baby girl a hat. The care home is beautifully presented, homely and welcoming. All the staff I encountered were warm and chatty, and had sourced knitting supplies and a pattern for her to make the hat which made her
very happy!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My uncle has been extremely well cared for by the friendly welcoming team. Arcot House has always been clean and fresh when we visit and my uncle has been very happy in spite of his disabilities. The home has left such a good impression that I have admitted my mother here initially for respite care
with a view to seeing how she fits in long term.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Uncle was with Arcott House for over a year and he built up a great rapport with all the staff, we were all very happy at how he was welcomed and settled in. The staff, two in particular made sure he was well looked after and we never had any cause for concern or worry about how he was. We were always
made welcome and the staff were kind. His accommodation was everything that he needed and wanted. These events can always be a worrying time for all those involved, both residents and family members. This was never an issue. Every aspect that we encountered was excellent, we could not mark the activities though, as my Uncle chose not to be involved, so had no direct experience to grade!
Would we recommend it? - without a second thought.
Thank you to all at Arcot House.

Reply from Amy Burt, General Manager at Arcot House

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased you experienced an excellent rapport and service from the team, we will pass your kind words on to the staff team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall Arcot House has a lovely environment, the staff are polite - we have our favourites - the cleanliness isn't 100% and needs more deep cleans, the grounds/gardens are lovely as are the communal areas in the house. I love the entertainment provided to keep residents active and mobile.

Reply from Amy Burt, General Manager at Arcot House

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review card on behalf of your friend who is residing with us. We are very pleased to hear you love the entertainment provided by us and how it benefits the people living in the home. We are also pleased to hear you find our staff team polite and you find the overall home environment lovely. It is disappointing you feel the home is not as clean as you would have expected, this has not been raised with our very approachable management team. We will review our cleaning schedules and as part of the review the manager will be in touch to discuss the areas you feel we could improve on.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad spent four weeks at Arcot for respite after a spell in hospital. He was looked after very well and enjoyed his stay. The staff were very professional, kind, friendly and respectful. We always felt welcome as a visitor and they kept us informed of Dad's progress. He really enjoyed his trips out and
the activities on offer, as well as the food. Dad is now hoping to spend a week there for respite in the future.

Reply from Amy Burt, General Manager at Arcot House

Thank you so much for leaving such positive feedback on your Dad's stay with us. We will feedback on your lovely comments to the team. It is great to hear your Dad enjoyed a variety of activities and trips out, as well as the food during his stay. We look forward to welcoming your Dad back for future stays with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My uncle has been with Arcot House for two months, and I am most pleased. The staff are always welcoming, professional and smart. This is a testament to their manager, who I cannot fault. More importantly, my uncle likes it as well. He has been very happy and content, and we are extremely pleased that
he has decided to stay. I know he is looked after, and it is a great relief to me.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kindness, care, friendliness. A very pleasant two weeks.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother appears to be very happy with her stay considering her age she has taken her respite care well. The only niggle she has expressed to me was the food on a weekend was not all that brilliant. She has praised all the staff for being friendly, helpful and happy to talk and help with Mum's needs.
Our impression from visiting family and friends has also been very good.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everything is very fine.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very well.
Very nice staff.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Management and staff at Arcot House provide excellent person-centred care for my Mother-in-Law. The family are always kept very well informed of every development and change in my Mother-in-Law's condition. It is a great comfort to all the family knowing that my Mother-in-Law is being cared for so well.
The family are very grateful to the manager and all his staff for all their efforts in trying to keep my Mother-in-Law as comfortable as possible. I would highly recommend Arcot House. It is an excellent home to choose for your loved ones.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find this home to be excellent and would recommend it unreservedly. I would recommend this home for its caring abilities.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I think the staff are wonderful. Helpful, friendly. I love the building, especially the stairwell. Like a film scene.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I like my room here at Arcot House. I have my own bird table and everyone is kind.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent stay with lots to do, the room was good and staff helpful and kind.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very nice, homely home.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has always been extremely happy at Arcot House. The care she receives is excellent and she is treated with dignity and respect. I am kept very well informed at all times - especially while I was unable to visit - and I can't fault the kindness that all the staff show, even during testing times.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

They care for me very well.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good care home, enjoyable talking to staff.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.760)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.760) out of 10 for Arcot House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.860 for Arcot House is calculated as follows: ( (94 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 107 Ratings = 4.86

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Arcot House is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.9

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 28 registered maximum number of service users is 5.6, which has been reached with 9 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 2 Apr 2020

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Outstanding

  • Caring

    Outstanding
  • Effective

    Outstanding
  • Responsive

    Outstanding
  • Safe

    Outstanding
  • Well-led

    Outstanding

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

posted 07 Mar 2025

For more information please contact the home


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Meet the Team (1)

Jenna

Jenna

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2023

I have been with Doveleigh Care since May 2023 as a Manager and then became a Registered Manager.


My mother has always worked in care since we arrived from South Africa in 2004, and I have always volunteered in the homes where she worked.


In 2018, I decided on a career change from Dental Nursing and took the leap into care in a home in Teignmouth as a Deputy Manager.  I became very passionate and have moved onwards to being a trainer in 27 different topics within Health and Social Care.


I relocated when I met my (now) husband and found myself at Arcot House, where my dog is able to come to work with me when needed.


I am an avid reader outside of work, though I don’t always find time to immerse myself in a good book.  I enjoy the outdoors, long walks exploring and camping with our camper van.


Frequently Asked Questions about Arcot House

What types of Care is Arcot House registered for?

Older Person Care & Respite Care are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Arcot House provide?

Palliative Care, Day Care, Convalescent Care, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Arcot House have?

There are 28 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Arcot House?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Minibus or other transport, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Arcot House to the centre of Sidmouth?

0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.