Alexander House Care Home
Exeter, EX1 · 3.6 km · 67 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,238 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
- Weekly fee
- from £1,600
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- May 2024
- Beds
- 35
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Hay House Nursing Home's reported fee
£1,600a week
About £83,200 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,200 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,344a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
Staying at home could cost about £256 a week less, £13,312 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,845 a week less than two places.
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17 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Devon
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Hay House Nursing Home
Hay House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Exeter, in the Devon council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 35 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by Chartbeech. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published May 2024, the CQC rated Hay House Nursing Home Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Hay House Nursing Home has told us it charges from £1,600 a week for nursing dementia care, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £83,200 a year. It is about 29% above the typical residential fee in Devon of £1,238 a week.
There are 309 registered care homes in Devon. The nearest to Hay House Nursing Home include Alexander House Care Home, The Court Retirement Residence and Green Tree Court. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Chartbeech Ltd
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (May 2024)
- Council area
- Devon
- Town
- Exeter
The CQC inspection, explained
Inspected but not rated; inspectors were assured about infection control, visiting arrangements and support during the pandemic.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing dementia care | from £1,600 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “our fees are from £1600 per week” | Reported by the home “our fees are from £1600 per week” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week near Devon, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Hay House Nursing Home
How much does Hay House Nursing Home cost?
Hay House Nursing Home charges from £1,600 a week for nursing dementia care (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Hay House Nursing Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated Hay House Nursing Home Good in May 2024. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Hay House Nursing Home provide nursing care?
Yes. Hay House Nursing Home is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Hay House Nursing Home offer dementia care?
Yes. Hay House Nursing Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Hay House Nursing Home have?
Hay House Nursing Home is registered for up to 35 residents.
Care at home
17 live-in carers within about an hour of Devon
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,020 to £1,270 a week. 15 can care for a couple. 13 years' experience on average.
Mark S.
1 review
From £1,015 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 25 minutes from Devon. Can care for a couple
Ana Maria Pestana da Silva S.
2 reviews
From £1,155 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 35 minutes from Devon. Can care for a couple
Love B.
3 reviews
From £1,120 a week, 7 years caring
Based about 41 minutes from Devon. Can care for a couple
Samuel A.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 41 minutes from Devon. Can care for a couple
“She is such a warm and gentle person while being professional and competent at the same time.”
“She looked after my mum, who can be incredibly challenging, so well and so gently, and we always felt confident that my mum was getting the best care available.”
See live-in carers near DevonProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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17 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Devon
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
The Court Retirement Residence
Exeter, EX5 · 4.8 km · 21 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,238 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Green Tree Court
Exeter, EX4 · 5.0 km · 68 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,238 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week