Laura Dale 
As a care provider with four nursing homes in Devon, we see first-hand how quickly an older person’s care needs can change. Families often reach out to us when a situation has already become a crisis. Usually it’s following a fall, a hospital admission, a sudden deterioration in health, or when caring for an elderly … Read more
Dolphins greeted nursing home residents who were on a boat trip in Torquay to celebrate the home’s 25th anniversary. Ten residents and team members from The Old Rectory nursing home in Exeter climbed aboard a specially adapted tour boat and took in the sights off the coast of Torbay. The boat tour is run by … Read more
Nursing home residents and team members from Southern Healthcare walked more than 15 miles to raise money for a new gym as part of the care group’s 25th anniversary celebrations. Thirty team members and four residents took part in the 15.2 mile walk from The Old Rectory nursing home on Tiverton Road, Exeter, to Sefton … Read more
Recent headlines about delayed CQC inspections have reignited an important conversation across the adult social care sector. Reports suggest more than 5,400 care homes in England have not received a full inspection in the past five years with hundreds more waiting significantly longer. For families searching for the right care or nursing home, the statistics … Read more
Southern Healthcare has gained an endorsement from the world’s largest nursing union and professional body for their advanced diploma. Our Advanced Diploma (CPD) in Adult Social Care Nursing has secured accreditation from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), which represents more than half a million nurses, student nurses, midwives and nursing support workers in the … Read more
Southern Healthcare has launched a free training programme for young people, creating a pathway into social care careers while helping tackle staff shortages across the sector. The initiative comes at a time when youth unemployment remains a significant challenge. Around 15 per cent of 16–24 year olds were unemployed in 2025, making them three times … Read more
Devon nursing home owners met King Charles at Buckingham Palace after they were invited to attend a Royal Garden Party in recognition of their contributions to social care. Southern Healthcare’s managing director Geoffrey Cox and his wife, the director of nursing and compliance, Margot Whittaker, attended the prestigious garden party at the Royal Family’s historic … Read more
In this blog, George Williams, a musician in residence at the Southern Healthcare Butterfly and Dragonfly care homes in Devon, talks about the importance of live music in care homes and he explains the huge benefits of his regular visits to the homes with his double act Dotty the dog. The original blog was published … Read more
Care team members at Sefton Hall in Dawlish celebrate a resident’s birthday with a homemade cake.
At Southern Healthcare, a large number of our residents are living with a dementia. Our homes in Exeter, Plymouth, Seaton and Dawlish, specialise in dementia care and we are continually striving for further excellence in this field. For many years, Southern Healthcare has engaged with the work of some of the leading thinkers in research … Read more
