Specialist dementia care in the heart of Babbacombe.
Hadleigh Court is a small, family-run residential home offering calm, compassionate support for people living with dementia. The home has been in the same family for over forty years and has recently passed to the next generation, who are tastefully updating the environment in line with modern dementia-informed design while retaining its familiar and classic mid-century charm.
Specialist residential dementia care
Long-term & short-stay placements
Secure, level gardens
Funded & private contracts
News & updates
The latest updates from daily life at Hadleigh Court, plus our recent newsletters.
Life at Hadleigh Court
Daily life is gentle, purposeful and flexible. Activities are shaped around what people enjoy, what feels familiar and what supports their emotional wellbeing.
Meaningful activities
Music and singing, reminiscence, gardening, baking, crafts and everyday tasks that feel familiar and purposeful.
Home-cooked meals
Fresh, traditional menus with plenty of choice, snacks between meals and personalised support with eating and drinking, including texture-modified diets.
Trips & community links
Outings in our wheelchair-accessible minibus to the coastline, parks and local attractions, and support to maintain meaningful community connections where possible.
Our dementia care approach
Our care is shaped around understanding each person as an individual — their history, roles, preferences and the small details that help life feel familiar and reassuring. We focus on comfort, safety and genuine connection.
Life story & identity
We use life story work to understand important memories, roles and relationships. This helps us support people in ways that feel comforting and familiar.
Calm, predictable days
Cosy lounges, quiet corners, safe walking routes and a consistent staff team help reduce anxiety and enable people to recognise faces and feel secure.
Support during distress
Our team is trained in dementia communication and supportive approaches to distress. We use kindness, patience and reassurance — never punitive methods.
Accommodation & dining
Hadleigh Court has 27 comfortable bedrooms, communal lounges overlooking sunny gardens and a traditional dining room where home-cooked meals are served.
Bedrooms
Each bedroom includes en-suite facilities (toilet and washbasin), a call bell, television and space for personal furniture and keepsakes. Residents are encouraged to bring favourite items from home.
Lounges & gardens
Lounges overlook the gardens and offer a choice of sociable or quiet areas. The secure, level garden paths make it easier for people to enjoy fresh air safely.
Dining
We serve fresh, home-cooked meals every day with plenty of choice. We support special diets, including texture-modified meals and diabetic diets, and are happy to discuss individual needs.
Our values, feedback & CQC rating
We focus on calm, respectful care and a home that feels safe, familiar and genuinely welcoming.
Our six core principles
- Privacy
- Dignity
- Independence
- Choice
- Rights
- Fulfilment
These principles guide everyday life at Hadleigh Court, from personal care to relationships, routines and choices.
“A lovely, calm and welcoming home with kind, caring staff.”
“The home feels relaxed, friendly and well run.”
“Staff are always welcoming, supportive and approachable.”
CQC rating
Hadleigh Court is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our current rating and latest inspection report can be viewed on the CQC website.
More feedback
Read a wider selection of resident and family comments, including longer quotes and reflections.
A home in renewal
We are updating parts of the home in line with dementia-friendly design while preserving its familiar character. Updates are shared in our news section.
Contact & visiting
We’re always happy to show families around and answer any questions about life at Hadleigh Court. Please get in touch to arrange a visit.
Address
Hadleigh Court
Stanley Road
Babbacombe
Torquay, Devon
TQ1 3JZ
Contact details
Telephone: 01803 327694
Email: reception@hadleighcourt.co.uk
Please note that email is not monitored 24/7. For anything urgent, telephone is best.
How to find us
Hadleigh Court is situated between Cary Park and Tessier Gardens, with easy access to local shops, bus routes and amenities.