Welcome to Heanton Nursing Home – compassionate care for complex needs

Heanton Nursing Home is located in North Devon and stands in the peaceful village of Heanton Punchardon, very close to Braunton and Barnstaple.

The home sits next to a historic church and charming thatched cottages, nestled in a traditional village setting. Set within stunning grounds overlooking the estuary and surrounding countryside, Heanton specialises in supporting individuals with complex nursing care, including dementia and other neurocognitive disorders and expressive behaviours.

To enhance quality of life and deliver truly personalised complex care support, Heanton is divided into four smaller houses. This small-group living model is a proven approach allows for tailored routines, and supports residents, who the home refer to as family members, to live with purpose and dignity.

Heanton’s approach to life recognises the values, beliefs, and identity of each person. Each person that may need our support is unique and by understanding one’s life history, and one’s journey in life, and by striving to be a true continuation of home, we create a place where everyone feels safe and never alone.

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Stepping into a new phase of life by moving in to a care home can be both a profound and daunting transition.

Heanton’s model of care brings a heartfelt change to the care sector, focusing on turning a care facility into a welcoming home, no matter how complex your care journey is. Our aptly named “household” model of care is an approach that seeks to create an environment and care support that closely resembles a traditional home setting for individuals no longer able to live on their own. It aims to foster a sense of belonging, autonomy, and well-being by designing our support and environment to mimic the experience of living at home. Instead of the usual clinical settings, this approach strives to make the people in our care feel like they’re truly at home, surrounded by warmth and familiarity.