Dementia Care Home

Landscore House

3 Landscore Road, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 9JU

Residential homes

At a Glance

The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.

DCC Family Score
71/ 100
Weighted from family reviews
Dementia SpecialismConfirmed

Residential homes

Families Rate The Staff55 / 100

Staff warmth score

“Well Looked After”55%

of reviewers answered yes

Good to know

  • Registered beds14
  • SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
  • Last inspected2018-05-22

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The Evidence

What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.

Section 01

What families say

Families describe how residents who arrive anxious or withdrawn often become noticeably happier within weeks. The permanent staff have time to learn each person's preferences and rhythms, which particularly helps those adjusting to care.

The eight family priority themes

  • Staff warmth55
  • Compassion & dignity55
  • Cleanliness55
  • Activities & engagement50
  • Food quality50
  • Healthcare50
  • Management & leadership60
  • Resident happiness55
Section 02

What inspectors found

Inspected 2018-05-22

  • Is this home safe?

    Good
    The inspection rated this domain Good at the April 2018 visit. At a 14-bed home, the registered manager and owners are closely involved in day-to-day operations, which typically supports consistent oversight. No specific safety concerns, falls data, medication errors, or infection control observations are reproduced in the published report. The July 2023 desktop review found no new evidence to downgrade this rating. The small size of the home means any staffing gap is proportionally more significant than in a larger setting.
    Verified by inspector
  • Is the care effective?

    Good
    The inspection rated this domain Good. The home lists dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment as specialisms, which implies inspectors were satisfied that staff competence matched the needs of the people living there. No specific training records, care plan examples, GP access arrangements, or medication management details are described in the published report. A Good Effective rating covers care planning, health monitoring, and staff training, but the published text does not give examples in any of these areas.
    Verified by inspector
  • Is this home caring?

    Good
    The inspection rated this domain Good. This is the domain most directly linked to the daily experience of your parent, covering staff warmth, dignity, respect, and independence. No direct quotes from residents or relatives, no specific observations of interactions, and no named examples of compassionate practice are reproduced in the published report. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied but the evidence base behind it is not visible in the published summary.
    Verified by inspectorResident testimony recorded
  • Is the home responsive?

    Good
    The inspection rated this domain Good. Responsive covers activities, engagement, individuality, and end-of-life planning. The home specialises in dementia and sensory impairment, which suggests some tailored provision. No activity schedules, examples of individual engagement, end-of-life care documentation, or resident feedback mechanisms are described in the published report. For a 14-bed home, a varied and genuinely individual activity offer is achievable but not guaranteed by the rating alone.
    Verified by inspector
  • Is the home well-led?

    Good
    The inspection rated this domain Good. The home is owner-run by Mr and Mrs Webb, with Mrs Penelope Webb as the registered manager. This means leadership is personal and accountable, and in a 14-bed home the manager is likely to be present and visible on most days. A July 2023 desktop review found no evidence to change the rating. No specific governance examples, staff feedback mechanisms, quality audit processes, or culture descriptions are reproduced in the published report.
    Verified by inspector
  • Source: CQC inspection report →

    Section 03

    What the evidence base says

    The home cares for older adults with physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They also support people living with dementia. Staff show particular patience with residents whose dementia creates challenging moments, adapting their approach rather than becoming frustrated. The stable staffing really helps here, as residents with dementia benefit from seeing familiar faces. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.

The DCC Verdict

Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.

71/ 100

DCC Family Score

Landscore House holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a solid baseline, but the inspection report contains very little specific detail, so most scores sit in the 'present but generic' range. The score reflects the positive official finding without overstating evidence that simply is not in the published report.

Homes in South West typically score 68–82.

The three-lens summary

Lens 01

What families tell us

Families describe how residents who arrive anxious or withdrawn often become noticeably happier within weeks. The permanent staff have time to learn each person's preferences and rhythms, which particularly helps those adjusting to care.

Lens 02

What inspectors have recorded

The owners work directly in the home, not just managing from an office. Families appreciate being able to speak with them directly when needed. Staff numbers appear well-judged, with enough people on duty to provide individual attention rather than rushed care.

Lens 03

How it sits against good practice

Sometimes the simplest things matter most — like knowing the same carers will be there tomorrow.

DCC Recommendation

Worth a visit

Landscore House, a small 14-bed owner-run home in Teignmouth, received a Good rating across all five inspection domains when assessed in April 2018. The home specialises in dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment, and is run directly by Mr and Mrs Webb with Mrs Penelope Webb as registered manager. A July 2023 desktop review found no evidence to change that rating. For a home of this size, owner-management often means personal accountability and a more consistent, family-like atmosphere, which is something the Good Practice evidence base consistently links to better outcomes for people with dementia. The main limitation here is that the inspection report text published is very sparse, containing almost no specific observations, resident quotes, or detailed findings behind the ratings. That means the Good rating tells you the headline but not the story. Before visiting, prepare targeted questions: how many staff are on duty overnight, how dementia training is delivered and refreshed, what a typical day looks like for someone with advanced dementia, and how the home keeps families informed. When you visit, arrive unannounced if possible, observe how staff interact with your parent during a mealtime, and ask to read a sample care plan to judge whether it reflects a real person or a template.

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In Their Own Words

How Landscore House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.

What Landscore House says about itself

Where permanent staff and hands-on owners create genuine stability

Residential home in Teignmouth: True Peace of Mind

For families seeking consistent care without the disruption of agency staff, Landscore House in Teignmouth offers something increasingly rare. The owners work alongside their permanent team, creating the kind of stability that helps residents settle and thrive. It's this personal involvement that seems to make the real difference here.

Care & specialisms

Who they care for

    The home cares for older adults with physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They also support people living with dementia.

    How they describe their dementia care

    Staff show particular patience with residents whose dementia creates challenging moments, adapting their approach rather than becoming frustrated. The stable staffing really helps here, as residents with dementia benefit from seeing familiar faces.

    “Sometimes the simplest things matter most — like knowing the same carers will be there tomorrow.”

    DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.

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