Knappe Cross Care Centre

Brixington Lane, Exmouth EX8 5DL
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9.3 47 Reviews
  • Knappe Cross Care Centre, Exmouth
Knappe Cross Care Centre is a homely Devon care facility with pleasant surroundings and living areas that are ideal for a wide range of sensitive needs.

Overlooking the seaside town of Exmouth, the home is an ideal location for rest and recuperation, welcoming many specialist nursing needs as well as long-term personal care.

The team are highly-trained and committed to a philosophy that prioritises the privacy and dignity of each individual.

Care Provided by Knappe Cross Care Centre

  • Type of Service
  • Nursing Home
  • Privately Owned
  • For a maximum of 42 Service Users
  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Down Syndrome
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Day Care
  • Own GP if required

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Vincent Vhinyu (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 50+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (34)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 1995

Funding & Fees Guide for Knappe Cross Care Centre

  • 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 £825 – £1,100
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £900 – £1,125
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,200 – £1,500
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,285 – £1,585
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £850 – £1,150
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £950 – £1,175
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,225 – £1,525
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,250 – £1,550
  • Prices are a guide and actual prices are established based on assessment of needs and the room occupied.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Knappe Cross Care Centre to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Parking
  • There is available parking on site


Knappe Cross Care Centre Reviews (47)

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Knappe Cross Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.308) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Knappe Cross Care Centre has 47 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Upon leaving the hospital I awoke to a warm and friendly welcome at Knappe Cross Care Centre. I had no idea what had happened to me but it didn't matter because I soon became a part of it all, soon I was a happy resident and still am.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

There are no words to describe how amazing Knappe Cross is. All the staff are incredible, the manager, the deputy manager, the care staff, the chef, the housekeeping, all of them. At such a difficult time for a family, they have made this time a lot easier. It was so hard to see my dad not return home
from a month's visit to the hospital, but all the staff have really helped us all, and we can't thank you all enough for everything. Dad is still there, and he still thinks he is having a fabulous holiday. Bless him.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wow - what an amazing place for my dad to spend his last few weeks. The staff are amazing, everybody is so helpful and friendly. The place is spotless no matter what time you call in. I couldn't have asked for a better place for my dad at such a difficult time. I will never be able to replay the staff
what they deserve.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff have been amazing to my dad and the whole family. At such a difficult time to take a loved on to a care home, the staff have not only supported Dad, cared for him, but heled us as a family also.
Such an amazing group of people and such an amazing place.
We just can't thank them all
enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My dad was moved to Knappe Cross from hospital and he immediately felt comfortable with the staff and settled quickly. The staff involve us as a family in decisions on Dad's care. The staff team all seem happy in their work. They are friendly and helpful and show the residents a good deal of respect.
The building is lovely but in parts, old. The owners are aware and are dealing with the building issues. The manager is also up for ideas around how the already good food and activities can be improved to make them excellent. Currently there are new staff being trained but I am confident they will be as great on the other team members.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am unable to find words to thank all at the home for the caring and compassion shown to my husband and me during his stay in the home. Nothing was too much and trouble and he was so happy with everything. I would recommend Knappe Cross to anyone who needs a loving, caring home.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Every time I have visited mum at Knappe Cross Care Centre I have met staff who are caring, knowledgeable, and considerate, treating those under their care with respect and compassion. The care is exemplary, as far as I can tell, and residents with quite significant medical difficulties are given comfort,
dignity and support. I would like to thank all at Knappe Cross for looking after my mum as well as they are doing.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband was discharged from hospital to Knappe Cross originally for rehab. Due to his ongoing complex issues, he is not well enough to come home and will be staying at Knappe Cross.
It was a total lottery for my husband to be discharged to Knappe Cross but in all honesty, it feels like we've won
the lottery.
I couldn't wish for a more caring environment with such amazing staff looking after him.
They are amongst the most friendly and caring people I have ever come across, they really go the extra mile to make the residents comfortable and as happy as possible. This is across the board and I cannot thank every single one of them enough.
The food is lovely, my husband is a vegetarian and every meal is beautifully prepared and presented, he loves to eat.
However long my husband is with me I know he will be looked after in the way that I could only wish for
Heartfelt thanks to you all!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care Knappe Cross gave to my mother was amazing. She had a fall in February and after many weeks in hospital and at another care home, Mum moved to Knappes Cross in June. She was extremely poorly but the nurses and carers noticed straight away and nothing was too much for them. If it hadn't been
for the amazing care my mother wouldn't have returned home. Thanks is not enough for these amazing people.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Arrived last week. It is heaven.
Lovely reception, kind staff. Beautiful building. Food is delightful. Warm and welcome. Everyone is kind and caring. Cannot fault, I cannot fault it. I feel safe and at home.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife came out of hospital and has settled down well after a traumatic experience. Because of her advanced dementia, it was not possible to get her to be mobile again. Knappe Cross has been a haven for her and I could not ask for any better treatment and am very satisfied to date.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Although my wife has been in a nursing home prior to Knappe Cross Care Centre, already it has been proved to me that her care has been better for her than her previous home where she had been since 2013. The organisation of all staff appears to be superior in the organisation at Knappe Cross - the
ability for raising points of concern and notice taken, the organisation is superior and the ability to talk to management is exemplary - they actually listen to concerns.

Reply from Nic Ciobanu, Registered Manager at Knappe Cross Care Centre

Thank you sir, we are very grateful for your kind words


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I like living here with all the other residents.
I enjoy the staff immensely who are kind and caring.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic, cannot praise enough.
Staff are brilliant.
Everything to a very high standard.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister came here from another care environment organised by social services. We were worried owing to COVID restrictions but all our imagined fears were totally unfounded. A very sincere thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband came into Knappe Cross as an emergency in July 2020 - we were both traumatised that he had to come. Knappe Cross has looked after him so wonderfully and he is happy here, which I could never have imagined. The staff, manager, under manager, team leads and all the nurses and carers are wonderful
and so kind We would not have made this transition without them all. My husband is content and we video call twice a day and I visit every Monday and Friday for 2 hours at a time. Family visit whenever they can and we are all welcomed. Just brilliant!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having been a resident here for the past 7 months. I am completely satisfied with the management and staff. They were all very accomodating and friendly.

Reply from Nic Ciobanu, Registered Manager at Knappe Cross Care Centre

Very kind words, thank you, we are pleased our care is excellent.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

My father was sent to Knappe Cross directly from the hospital. Following our research, we immediately requested a meeting with the manager to ascertain if this facility was actually as poor as we were advised. An hour-long meeting with the manager only further convinced us that this was most definitely
not the place for my father. Very uncaring manager. The visitation schedule seemed wholly structured for the benefit of the home and not the residents, completely out of sync with other homes.
Thankfully we removed my father after two days and he is now settled in a comfortable, caring home. Do not use this home.

Reply from Nic Ciobanu, Registered Manager at Knappe Cross Care Centre

We are genuinely disappointed you felt this way about our care home.
I understand your frustration with the manager of the home, however, your review does not accurately describe the home or its services to residents and families as if you recall you have never set foot in the home. I am therefore disappointed that you describe Knappe Cross as a poor care home on the basis of one meeting that did not turn out the way you wanted or expected. Care providers as you know are under a lot of pressure to follow government guidelines and protect their residents during what proves to be one of the most challenging times in the health and social care sector.
We wish your father our very best and hope he will be cared for to the highest standards that will also meet your expectations. I wish you had asked your father if he wishes to move out of the care home prior to making this decision for him.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are good.
Food is very good.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have enjoyed my stay here. The staff are helpful and friendly. I enjoyed the food. The tea wasn't so good invariably the tea was cold, but bearable. Satisfied with the rooms (cosy). Everyone in the home was very friendly. I enjoyed playing guitar for the residents.

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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.308)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.308) out of 10 for Knappe Cross Care Centre is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 7 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 4.775 for Knappe Cross Care Centre is calculated as follows: ( (63 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 80 Ratings = 4.775

  • 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 4.533 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Knappe Cross Care Centre is based on 7 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 = 3.7

    • 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 42 registered maximum number of service users is 8.4. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 8.4 = 0.833

  • 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: 6 Nov 2024

Overall
Requires improvement

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Requires improvement
  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

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

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Meet the Team (3)

Nicoleta

Nicoleta Pavel

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 2015

Nicoleta Pavel is an exceptional care home manager who brings a wealth of expertise and experience to her role.


With a background as a registered nurse and clinical lead, Nicoleta's extensive knowledge and skills make her a fantastic clinician.


Having dedicated over seven years of her career to Knappe Cross, Nicoleta has established herself as an integral part of the care home's team. Her long-standing commitment to the facility is a testament to her dedication and loyalty. Throughout her tenure, she has consistently demonstrated her compassionate nature and genuine care for the residents and staff.


Nicoleta's compassionate approach to management sets her apart. She understands the importance of fostering a warm and supportive environment for both residents and employees. Her genuine empathy and kindness create a sense of trust and security within the care home.


Residents and staff alike find comfort in knowing that Nicoleta is always available to listen, offer guidance, and address any concerns that may arise.


As a manager, Nicoleta excels in her role. She is highly organized and detail-oriented, ensuring that all aspects of the care home's operations run smoothly. Her strong leadership skills enable her to effectively manage and motivate the staff, promoting a collaborative and cohesive team environment. Nicoleta leads by example, inspiring her colleagues to deliver the highest quality of care to the residents.


Nicoleta's open-door policy is a testament to her approachability and willingness to engage with others. She actively encourages communication and values input from residents, families, and staff members. By creating an environment where everyone feels comfortable expressing their concerns or suggestions, Nicoleta ensures that the care home is constantly evolving and improving.


In summary, Nicoleta Pavel is a dedicated and compassionate care home manager with years of experience as a registered nurse and clinical lead. Her commitment to Knappe Cross is evident through her longevity at the facility. As a manager, she excels in creating a supportive and collaborative environment, inspiring her team to provide the highest standard of care.


Nicoleta's open-door policy reflects her approachability and willingness to address concerns, fostering an atmosphere of trust and communication.


Rebecca

Rebecca Jackson

Job Title: Deputy manager

Joined: 2017

Rebecca Jackson is an exceptional care home deputy manager who possesses a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of health and social care. With her completion of the QCF (Qualifications and Credit Framework) Level 5 in Health and Social Care, Rebecca has demonstrated her commitment to professional development and staying up-to-date with the latest industry standards.


As a deputy manager, Rebecca's primary focus is on enhancing the quality of care provided to the residents of the care home. She understands the importance of creating a nurturing and supportive environment for the residents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social well-being. Rebecca's dedication to improving the quality of care is evident in her meticulous attention to detail and her proactive approach to identifying areas for improvement.


Moreover, Rebecca is deeply committed to maintaining the overall quality assurance of the care home. She works diligently to implement policies, procedures, and best practices that align with regulatory guidelines and industry standards. Rebecca's ability to effectively manage resources, coordinate staff, and maintain compliance ensures that the care home operates smoothly and efficiently.


Rebecca's strong leadership skills make her an invaluable asset to the care home's team. She inspires and motivates her colleagues, encouraging them to strive for excellence in their roles. Her approachable nature fosters a positive working environment, where open communication and collaboration are valued.


In summary, Rebecca Jackson is a dedicated and knowledgeable care home deputy manager who is passionate about improving the quality of care and the overall well-being of the residents. Her completion of the QCF Level 5 in Health and Social Care showcases her commitment to professional growth, and her focus on quality assurance ensures that the care home operates at the highest standards. With her exceptional leadership skills, Rebecca plays a vital role in creating a nurturing and supportive environment for both residents and staff alike.


Bogdan

Bogdan Florea

Job Title: Clinical Lead

Joined: 2023

Bogdan Florea is a highly skilled registered nurse who brings excellent clinical expertise to our team. As our newest addition, Bogdan is dedicated to completing and supporting the registered manager in providing exceptional care to our residents. Currently enrolled in and studying for the QCF Level 5 qualification, Bogdan is committed to advancing his knowledge and skills in health and social care.


Having trained as a nurse in the UK, Bogdan is familiar with the healthcare system and understands the unique challenges and responsibilities associated with delivering quality care. His experience as a nurse provides him with a solid foundation in clinical practices and protocols, allowing him to make informed decisions and provide compassionate care to residents.


Bogdan's dedication to professional development and pursuit of the QCF Level 5 qualification demonstrates his commitment to continuous learning and growth. This commitment enables him to stay updated with the latest industry standards and best practices, ensuring that he delivers the highest standard of care to residents.


As a nurse, Bogdan possesses excellent clinical leadership skills. He demonstrates a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and critical thinking in his work. His ability to lead and coordinate a team is invaluable, as he collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive and person-centred care to residents.


Bogdan's caring nature and compassionate approach make him a valuable asset to the team. He has genuine empathy for the well-being of residents, and his interactions reflect his dedication to their comfort and happiness. Additionally, Bogdan's open and approachable demeanour fosters effective communication, allowing residents, families, and staff members to feel comfortable discussing any concerns or sharing their needs.


In summary, Bogdan Florea is a highly skilled registered nurse who is dedicated to providing exceptional care to our residents. His enrollment in the QCF Level 5 qualification and his training as a nurse in the UK highlights his commitment to professional development and continuous improvement. With his excellent clinical leadership skills and compassionate approach, Bogdan is a valuable member of our team, ensuring that our residents receive the highest quality of care.


Frequently Asked Questions about Knappe Cross Care Centre

What types of Care is Knappe Cross Care Centre registered for?

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

What additional types of Care does Knappe Cross Care Centre provide?

Day Care & Own GP if required are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Knappe Cross Care Centre have?

There are 34 Single Rooms and 4 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Knappe Cross Care Centre?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, 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 Knappe Cross Care Centre to the centre of Exmouth?

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