Alphington Lodge Residential Home

Exeter · EX2 8XH

Care type
Residential Care Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £1,818/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Mar 2019
Capacity
28 beds
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What to know before your visit

Alphington Lodge Residential Home is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Good (Mar 2019).

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Public funding routes appear accepted

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  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift
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Registered provider
TN CARE LTD
Provider group
-
Local authority
Devon
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Alphington Lodge Residential Home Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection report published · Jan 2021
Registered Manager
Martine Maria Williams
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Published care capabilities

Published age groups: Adults aged 65+. Ask the home to assess the individual care needs.

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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis

Staffing

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Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Registered Manager
Martine Maria Williams

Alphington Lodge Residential Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,818/week

From ≈ £7,905 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Alphington Lodge Residential Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Alphington Lodge Residential Home is a residential care home in Exeter, South West, operated by TN CARE LTD since 2017. The home has 28 beds and is an inspection rating of Good.

Contact & location

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

1 St Michaels Close, Alphington, Exeter, EX2 8XH

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest GP
200m
Nearest Pharmacy
300m
Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops
Nearest Train Station
900m

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

113m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

Nutrition details available

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5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected November 2025)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Very good
Food safety management:Very good
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Facilities & Features

4 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Lift
Stairlift

Rooms

Ensuite

Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Bar
Minibus
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Medical & Therapy

Oxygen Supply
Hydrotherapy

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Alphington Lodge Residential Home a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Alphington Lodge Residential Home

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  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Alphington Lodge Residential Home

What does the inspection rating for Alphington Lodge Residential Home show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 13 January 2021.

Is Alphington Lodge Residential Home a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 13 January 2021. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.3 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Alphington Lodge Residential Home cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Alphington Lodge Residential Home: From £1,818/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Alphington Lodge Residential Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

Alphington Lodge Residential Home accepts self-funding and local authority funded residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Alphington Lodge Residential Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

Alphington Lodge Residential Home is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.

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How many beds does Alphington Lodge Residential Home have?

Alphington Lodge Residential Home has 28 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

What do care home reviews say about Alphington Lodge Residential Home?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.3 out of 5.

Are Alphington Lodge Residential Home's reviews enough to make a decision?

Alphington Lodge Residential Home's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Alphington Lodge Residential Home safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Alphington Lodge Residential Home is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Alphington Lodge Residential Home?

Alphington Lodge Residential Home is operated by TN CARE LTD (Company registration number: 09352326). Ownership type: independent.

Has Alphington Lodge Residential Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Alphington Lodge Residential Home in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Alphington Lodge Residential Home's provider?

Alphington Lodge Residential Home's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Alphington Lodge Residential Home?

Ask Alphington Lodge Residential Home how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Alphington Lodge Residential Home?

Before choosing Alphington Lodge Residential Home, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Exeter to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Alphington Lodge Residential Home's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history suggests Alphington Lodge Residential Home's inspection position is improving. The inspection report was published on 13 January 2021.

What is Alphington Lodge Residential Home's food hygiene rating?

Alphington Lodge Residential Home currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 24 November 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Alphington Lodge Residential Home?

When visiting Alphington Lodge Residential Home, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, and ask how families are updated when needs change. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Alphington Lodge Residential Home?

Our visit checklist for Alphington Lodge Residential Home starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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Topics to take into your visit

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  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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