Respite Care Homes in Exeter

Browse the best-rated respite care homes in or near Exeter.

  1. Dove Tree House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Dove Tree House

    89-91 Heavitree Road, Exeter, EX1 2ND
    CQC Rating Good0.09 miles from centre
    Stonehaven Care Group-logo

    Dove Tree House, managed by Stonehaven Care Group, is a charming Victorian care home situated in the heart of Exeter.

    Care available

    From

    £1,000

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  2. The Lodge-main-image
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    The Lodge

    22 Spicer Rd, Exeter, EX1 1SY
    CQC Rating Outstanding0.31 miles from centre
    Elizabeth Finn Homes-logo

    Located in a beautiful Victorian villa near the centre of Exeter, The Lodge Care Home provides expert residential, nursing, respite, and palliative care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,900

    per week

    ResidentialNursingRespiteConvalescentPhysiotherapy
  3. The Lilacs-main-image
    Rooms Available

    The Lilacs

    42/44 Old Tiverton Road, Exeter, EX4 6NG
    CQC Rating Good0.87 miles from centre
    Stonehaven Care Group-logo

    The Lilacs Residential Home, managed by Stonehaven Care Group, is situated close to Exeter City Centre.

    Care available

    From

    £1,000

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
  4. Alphington Lodge Residential-main-image
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    Alphington Lodge Residential

    1 St Michael's Cl, Alphington, EX2 8XH
    CQC Rating Good1.71 miles from centre
    Rose Care Group-logo

    Alphington Lodge, managed by Rose Care Group—proud winners of the Mid-Sized Care Home Group of the Year Award in both 2024 and 2025—offers high-quality residential, dementia, and respite care in a warm, welcoming environment in Exeter.

    Care available

    From

    £1,150

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay care
  5. Barchester Healthcare Lucerne House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barchester Healthcare Lucerne House

    Chudleigh Rd, Exeter, EX2 8TU
    CQC Rating Outstanding1.82 miles from centre
    Barchester Healthcare-logo

    Surrounded by stunning grounds in the quaint Devon village of Alphington, Exeter, Lucerne House is a welcoming purpose-built care home that provides expert residential, nursing, dementia and respite care to those in need.

    Care available

    From

    £1,928

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentPhysiotherapy
  6. Barchester Healthcare Cumberland Grange-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barchester Healthcare Cumberland Grange

    Cumberland Way, Exeter, EX1 3ZU
    CQC Rating Good1.95 miles from centre
    Barchester Healthcare-logo

    Situated in the historical city of Exeter, Cumberland Grange is a stunning purpose-built care home that provides expert residential, dementia and respite care to the elderly.

    Care available

    From

    £1,624

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
  7. Alexander House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Alexander House

    Alexander House Care Home, Exeter, EX1 3UW
    CQC Rating Not yet inspected2.75 miles from centre

    Alexander House is a purpose-built care home situated in the charming and peaceful suburb of Pinhoe, Exeter.

    Care available

    From

    £1,540

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
  8. Watermeadow Grange-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Watermeadow Grange

    Bewick Ave, Exeter, EX3 0FF
    CQC Rating Not yet inspected2.86 miles from centre
    Cinnamon Luxury Care-logo

    Located near Exeter, in the historic town of Topsham, Watermeadow is a purpose-built luxury care home offering person-centered residential and dementia care, as well as first-class respite and convalescent care in an exquisite setting.

    Care available

    From

    £1,750

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  9. Barchester Healthcare Raleigh Manor-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barchester Healthcare Raleigh Manor

    13 Drake's Ave, Exmouth, EX8 4AB
    CQC Rating Good8.48 miles from centre
    Barchester Healthcare-logo

    Situated in Exmouth, one of the oldest and most picturesque seaside towns in Devon, Raleigh Manor is a stunning purpose-built care home that provides expert residential, dementia and respite care to the elderly.

    Care available

    From

    £1,624

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
  10. The Homestead-main-image
    Rooms Available

    The Homestead

    6 Elwyn Rd, Exmouth, EX8 2EL
    CQC Rating Good8.71 miles from centre
    Rose Care Group-logo

    The Homestead is an award winning care home, Rated Top Regional Care Home 2025, and is operated by the Rose Care Group, winner of the Top mid-sized group award in 2024 and 2025.

    Care available

    From

    £1,180

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay care
  11. The Firs-main-image
    Rooms Available

    The Firs

    33 West Hill, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6AE
    CQC Rating Good10.00 miles from centre
    Buckland Care-logo

    Nestled within a sweeping landscaped garden in the picturesque and tranquil area of Budleigh Salterton in East Devon, The Firs care home has up to 38 spacious and private bedrooms with en-suite facilities.

    Care available

    From

    £1,100

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay care
  12. Bishopsteignton House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Bishopsteignton House

    Forder Ln, Teignmouth, TQ14 9SE
    CQC Rating Good11.84 miles from centre
    Rose Care Group-logo

    Bishopsteignton House near Teignmouth is proudly managed by Rose Care Group—winner of the Mid-Sized Care Home Group of the Year Award in both 2024 and 2025—and offers more than just luxurious residential care in a stunning Grade II listed manor.

    Care available

    From

    £1,150

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaConvalescentDay careRehabilitation services
  13. Sidmouth-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Sidmouth

    106-108 Winslade Rd, Sidmouth, EX10 9EZ
    CQC Rating Outstanding11.99 miles from centre
    Sidmouth Nursing Home-logo

    The Sidmouth Nursing Home, situated in the charming town of Sidmouth, offers exemplary residential, dementia and nursing care, catering to a range of needs including complex nursing, respite, and palliative care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,200

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteDay care
  14. Malden House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Malden House

    69 Sidford Rd, Sidmouth, EX10 9LR
    CQC Rating Outstanding12.24 miles from centre
    Hartford Care-logo

    Situated in the picturesque town of Sidmouth, Malden House Care Home provides expert permanent and respite residential, dementia, day and end of life care to the elderly.

    Care available

    From

    £1,600

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay care
  15. Mulberry House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Mulberry House

    Brimley Ln, Newton Abbot, TQ13 9JS
    CQC Rating Requires improvement12.51 miles from centre
    Buckland Care-logo

    The newly renovated Mulberry House is a wonderful care home nestled in the stunning rural Devon location of Bovey Tracey, Teignbridge.

    Care available

    From

    £1,100

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay care

Frequently asked questions

Here is some further information about respite care homes in Exeter.

Are all respite care homes in Exeter regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)?

Yes, every respite care home in Exeter has been given a rating by England's Care Quality Commission (CQC).

How many respite care homes are there in Exeter?

There are 36 homes in Exeter that offer temporary, respite care, including Dove Tree House, The Lodge and The Lilacs.

Average respite care home costs in Exeter

Average cost of residential care
£1,397per week
Average cost of nursing care
£1,533per week
Average cost of dementia care
£1,352per week
Average cost of nursing & dementia care
£1,422per week

Exeter's Care Regulator:

Care Quality Commission

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Lottie was a great service. Very quick and easy to use and managed to book a home for respite care within 24 hours of contacting the service.

P Cavanagh

2 June 2025

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Klara at Lottie was knowledgeable about respite care and took stress away at a hard time. Highly recommend this service.

Gemma

21 April 2025

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Eva’s voice and caring manner put me at ease while exploring 10-day respite for my 97yr old mum. She sent info tailored to Mum’s needs.

Gillian

16 April 2025

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Very helpful with respite care. Mum moves in tomorrow! Katie called to check in. Lovely Mum gets a welcome gift. Highly recommend.

Sue

6 April 2025

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Joe was very sympathetic and helpful. He rang around and found us a home with space. We would not have managed this without Lottie's great free service.

E Pritchett

21 March 2025

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I was able to speak to a real person who was helpful and understanding. She is doing all the research for me into respite care for my elderly mother-in-law.

Penny

5 February 2025

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Spoke with Klara, who was lovely, kind, and understanding, and provided helpful advice regarding dementia respite care for Dad.

Filipa

11 November 2024

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We were given a few options within a few hours which relieved anxiety and stress. We then organised respite care after visiting one of the recommended care homes.

Catherine

23 October 2024

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