Highwood Care Home in Bideford, North Devon, is a purpose-built residence offering exceptional care and a warm, supportive environment. Designed to combine modern comfort with a homely feel, our home accommodates residents with a variety of needs, including Residential, Dementia, Nursing and Respite Care. Every aspect of Highwood is carefully considered to provide safety, dignity and a sense of belonging, ensuring residents can enjoy life to the fullest.
Highwood Care Home is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where every resident feels valued and supported. Our highly trained team of care professionals works closely with residents and their families to develop personalised care plans that reflect individual routines, preferences and aspirations. With 67 spacious en-suite bedrooms, thoughtfully designed lounges, activity spaces and secure landscaped gardens, Highwood combines comfort, independence and community living.
Our focus is on delivering person-centred care with compassion, respect and attention to detail. From social engagement and wellbeing programmes to expert nursing support, every service is tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident while fostering a vibrant and friendly atmosphere throughout the home.
Our care home in Bideford has been considerately designed to feature a range of facilities and services that ensure the comfort and convenience of each of our residents.
We recognise that everybody deserves a break from time to time, and here at Highwood Care Home, our teams support and encourage that break. Take that time for yourself and know that a secure and supportive team of highly qualified individuals are on hand to care for your loved one, whether you’re seeking temporary care following a hospital stay or need some time to recover personally. The duration of respite care in our care home can vary, ranging from several weeks to a few months, dependent on individual requirements or needs, which we evaluate upon their arrival.
Respite care is particularly useful for individuals in need of rehabilitation after an illness or a hospital stay. Many individuals choose to stay at our care home for respite as a trial period to find out whether our home is the right fit for them before committing to us at Highwood Care Home as their permanent residence. We encourage potential residents of Highwood Care Home to undertake a trial stay with us before taking that significant step if you are uncertain.
Residing in a care home offers numerous advantages, including the communal living aspect that allows residents to connect with like-minded individuals. Here, they can thrive in an environment free from the burdens of home upkeep and everyday stresses. This is one of the factors that makes our residential care at Highwood Care Home so exceptional and unique. Our primary mission as a team is to empower our residents to lead independent lives, providing as much or as little assistance as they require.
We hold a firm belief in the importance of our residents’ needs within our care home, addressing their needs in a way that is personalised to them. Our teams are dedicated to promoting both physical and mental well-being in the daily lives of our residents through our residential care in North Devon, ensuring that they receive the highest possible quality of life throughout their stay at Highwood Care Home.
At Highwood Care Home, everybody residing with us has around-the-clock access to high standards of nursing care, available whenever they need it. Nursing care is most suitable for those living with high dependency or complex care needs, long-term medical conditions and physical disabilities. At Highwood, each resident is assigned a registered nurse to ensure a continuous and reliable level of care. This nurse becomes a friendly and familiar face, providing guidance for both residents and their loved ones.
In the rare event that your assigned nurse is unavailable, another designated key worker will quickly and happily step in to provide your care. Every single member of our team is highly skilled, knowledgeable, and extensively trained in caring for individuals with a diverse range of medical needs.
Our teams have received thorough training in specialised dementia care, and we take great pride in delivering the highest quality of comprehensive care and support to each and every resident. We also recognise the impact that dementia can have on the loved ones of those living with the condition. Our care home extends its support not only to our residents but also to their family members and friends during their stay with us.
At Highwood Care Home, our home has been purposefully built to create a comforting and inviting environment for not only the individuals living with dementia but those closest to them This means that we can regularly organise activities tailored towards minimising the tensions and frustrations often paired with dementia by enhancing social and mental stimulation through interactions, supported by excellent facilities and dedicated team.
At Highwood Care Home, the needs and interests of our residents always come first, and we encourage everyone to make their own choices and continue to live their lives as they wish. Our team works hard to form relationships with our residents and their families so that their every need and wish is met. Thanks to our various facilities, range of care services, and purpose-built environment, residents are able to pursue their passions and enjoy a happy life.
Our passionate and dedicated care and support team works tirelessly to deliver the best care possible to our residents. Our reviews speak for themselves.
Highwood Care Home is nestled in the historic town of Bideford, North Devon, offering residents a peaceful and welcoming setting with easy access to the town’s amenities. The area blends the charm of a traditional market town with the natural beauty of the North Devon coast, providing a perfect environment for comfort, relaxation, and connection. Residents and their families can enjoy gentle riverside walks along the Torridge, explore the town’s quaint streets or simply take in the scenic views of the surrounding countryside.
Bideford also offers a variety of attractions and leisure opportunities for enjoyable outings. The picturesque Bideford Quay, with its independent shops and cafés, is ideal for a relaxed day out, while the nearby Tarka Trail provides scenic walking and cycling routes for those who enjoy the outdoors. Families and friends visiting will find Highwood Care Home convenient to reach, with on-site parking available for visitors. For those travelling further afield, local bus routes connect Bideford to surrounding towns and Barnstaple train station, just a short drive away, offers links across North Devon and beyond.
It is with great pride that we deliver a variety of exceptional care services at our care home in Bideford, North Devon. Our residents are at the core of everything we do, and we strongly believe that they should be able to receive the right care for them whilst they continue to do the things they love.
Highwood Care Home
Abbotsham Road
Bideford
EX39 3AB
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Highwood Care Home is easy to reach by car, train or bus, with convenient parking and accessible transport links for visiting families. Use the information below to help plan your journey and ensure a comfortable, stress-free visit.
Highwood Care Home is located at Abbotsham Road, Bideford EX39 3AB. It’s easily reached via the A386 from Barnstaple or the Atlantic Highway (A39) from the west. For example, Bideford is only about 11 miles (18 km) from Barnstaple by road, follow the A386 west into Bideford and then onto Abbotsham Road. Visitors coming from the south-west (e.g. Exeter) can take the A30/A396 toward Barnstaple (about 43 mi, /1¼ hrs), then continue on the A386. We provide ample free onsite parking for all visitors, so you can park close to the entrance when you arrive.
Bideford does not have its own railway station, the nearest station is Barnstaple, about 9 miles away. Trains on the scenic Tarka Line run roughly hourly from Exeter St Davids (and Exeter Central) to Barnstaple. From Barnstaple station, families can take the Stagecoach 21 or 21A bus (approximately 30 minutes) into Bideford or use a taxi for the 11-mile journey. (For example, the trip from Exeter to Bideford typically involves an hour+ train ride to Barnstaple, then a 30-minute bus.) In total, a rail journey from Exeter via Barnstaple to Bideford usually takes around 2–2½ hours, including the train–bus transfer.
Bideford is well served by local Stagecoach South West buses. Route 21/21A runs between Barnstaple and Appledore/Westward Ho! via Bideford and Route 319 runs from Barnstaple to Hartland, stopping on Abbotsham Road near Highwood. Bideford’s main bus station (on Mill Street near the town centre) is only a short walk from Abbotsham Road. In practice, look for Stagecoach stops marked “Bideford” or “Abbotsham Road” when planning your trip. Families should check the Stagecoach or Traveline websites for the latest timetables and any service updates, to plan the most convenient bus journey.
Our home is designed to be fully accessible. It has a step-free main entrance (with a gentle ramp) and wide level corridors, and the facility includes a passenger lift and full wheelchair access. We also have level onsite parking right beside the entrance. Our friendly staff are always on hand to assist any visitors with mobility needs, ensuring everyone can reach residents’ rooms comfortably and enjoy their visit.
