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Care Type Care Home
Care Category Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite
Availability Yes
Weekly Prices From £1,200.00
Regulator's Rating Good
The Fleet - Care Home
Meet The Manager

Marc Chudley is Home Manager at The Fleet.

Marc is the Home Manager at The Fleet Care Home. Working in care for over 15 years, Marc started his career as a carer and worked up to become a qualified nurse and then on to Registered Manager. Marc has been working as a Home Manager for over 6 years and loves what he does.

Marc joined The Fleet in April 2024, and has a passion for truly Person-Centred care and delivering high standards with every service provided within the home. Marc is working hard to develop the Home and is looking forward to sharing the vision and the changes with the residents and their families in the coming months.

Marc Chudley

The Fleet Care Home in Dartmouth provides a warm, friendly atmosphere as well as a wide range of excellent services and amenities. Residents have everything they need to make the most of their stay, from scheduled activities such as arts and crafts to pampering time in our hairdressing salon.

Our senior care home in Devon was designed with the needs of residents in mind. Residents can spend time with like-minded people who enjoy an active and varied lifestyle as much as they do. We have it all covered in our activities programme, whether it’s playing bingo, painting, or enjoying visits from musicians, there’s always something to help keep our residents stimulated.

The Fleet Care Home’s en-suite rooms have all been renovated to the highest of standards, with modern furnishings and comfortable seating. Each of the residents’ rooms come with a nurse call system to enable 24-hour assistance, as well as temperature-controlled central heating and water. Each room has a single bed and an en-suite bathroom, ensuring a restful night’s sleep. If preferred, residents can personalise their rooms by incorporating personal décor.

Our in-house chef and kitchen staff make delicious, varied, and healthy meals every day. Seasonal dishes are produced and tailored to our residents’ food preferences. Family and friends are always welcome to join us for meals to spend quality time with their loved ones in one of our dining rooms. A space in our private dining room can be organised if a special occasion is approaching. Residents can also experience regular afternoon tea in their rooms or one of our lounges as well as snacks and refreshments in between standard meal times.

Our house has a large private garden with lots of lovely flowers and foliage for a relaxed atmosphere. When the weather permits, It’s the ideal place for residents and loved ones to mingle, watch the wildlife go by and for outside games and entertainment to take place. During the summer months, residents can also have the option to dine outside.


The Fleet
Care Options We Can Provide
Support For Companionship, Convalescence, End of Life, Palliative, Personal care, Physiotherapy, Reablement.
Disability Support Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound.
Medication By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository.
Nursing Specialisms Diabetes, Epilepsy, Pain Management, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke.
Type Of Dementia Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia.
Dementia Behaviour Agitation / Restlessness, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering .
Dementia Specialisms Alzheimer's.
Respite Care Yes

Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.

What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe

The safety and wellbeing of our staff and residents is paramount and we work in accordance with government and local healthcare regulations to ensure that all policies are adhered to which include:
Regular staff and resident LFT testing
Infection control procedures in place
The correct use of PPE
Visitors to evidence a negative LFT testing prior to entering the home.
Regulations and policies are regularly updated, for further information please do feel free to contact the Home Manager

Infection Control Initiatives in place
safe-tick Infection Control Training Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections.
safe-tick Virus Testing We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting.
Safe Visiting Space
safe-tick We have a safe visiting space
Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications

Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant.

Wireless Internet access (WiFi)

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”)

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

Telephone for external calling

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

Family Portal

Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals.

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Our Building and Facilities

Our home was designed with the needs of residents in mind. Residents can spend time with like-minded people who enjoy an active and varied lifestyle as much as they do. We have it all covered in our activities programme, whether it’s playing quizzes or bingo, or visits from animals and musicians there’s always something to stimulate our residents.


Is Our Home Purpose Built
Yes

How Many Floors We Have
3

Who Owns Our Building
Private

Communal Rooms
Bistro, Dining Rooms, Library, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges.

What Else Do We Provide
Assisted Bathroom, Cinema, Hairdressers, Library, Lift, Minibus.

Our Garden
Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access.

How 'Smart' Are We?
Reduce Plastic Use.

Brochures
The-Fleet-Care-Home brochure.pdf

Our Photos

Description

The décor and quality furnishings throughout the home have been selected with our residents in mind as part of our recent refurbishment, effortlessly combining modern and traditional styles, helping residents feel at ease, feel relaxed, happy and most importantly, feel at home. The Fleet Care Home’s en-suite rooms have all been renovated to the highest of standards, ensuring that residents have a comfortable and elegant bedroom. Our thoughtfully designed bedrooms provide comfort and allow residents to add any personal items that will enhance a comfortable setting. Each room has a single bed and an en-suite bathroom, ensuring a restful night’s sleep. If preferred, residents can personalise their rooms by incorporating personal décor.


About Our Rooms
Number Of Rooms 79
Number Of Ensuite Rooms 39

Type Of Room
Single Room.

Room Features
Furnished, Garden View.

Room Facilities
Telephone Point.

Our Photos
Weekly Fees Start From Fee
Residential Fees From / Price Per Week £1,200.00
Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week £1,350.00
Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week £1,200.00
Nursing Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week £1,350.00
Respite Fees From / Price Per Week £1,320.00

Funding Types
Local Authority Devon
Region South West
We Accept Self-Funding Clients Yes
We Accept Local Authority Funding Yes
We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare Yes
We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up Yes

Choice Dining Logo

Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.

To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.

Styles of Food Pink tick icon Gluten-free Pink tick icon Pureed Pink tick icon Vegan Pink tick icon Vegetarian
Dining Locations Pink tick icon Bedroom Dining Pink tick icon Café Pink tick icon Lounge/Diner
Dining Styles Pink tick icon Hot Trolley Pink tick icon Room Service
Hospitality Pink tick icon Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.

Pink tick icon Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.


Pink tick icon Individual dietary needs are person centred.


Pink tick icon Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.


Pink tick icon Our menu is balanced.

Pink tick icon Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.


Pink tick icon Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).

Pink tick icon Hot Trolley


Pink tick icon Room Service

A critical component for good health.

Pink tick icon Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.


Pink tick icon We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.

Pink tick icon We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.

Pink tick icon We have allergen management policies in place.

A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.

Pink tick icon Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to a Bistro.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to Dining Room.


Pink tick icon Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.

Pink tick icon Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.

Pink tick icon More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.


Pink tick icon Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.


Pink tick icon There is a weekly menu.


Pink tick icon We offer catering for special events.

Pink tick icon Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.

Pink tick icon The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.

Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.

Pink tick icon Gluten-free food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegan food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegetarian food can be served.


Pink tick icon We can support people with Diabetes.

Delivering a respectful and quality service.

Pink tick icon Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.

Pink tick icon Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.


Pink tick icon Tables are well laid.


Pink tick icon We have food theme days/nights.

Pink tick icon Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.

Pink tick icon Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).


Pink tick icon We promote an inclusive dining experience.

Pink tick icon There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.

Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.

Pink tick icon We monitor our food waste.

Pink tick icon Residents can get involved in the growing of food and/or ingredients on site.


Pink tick icon We grow some food and/or ingredients on site.

Activities Are So Important

When you stay with us at The Fleet Care Home, we think that you should be able to make the most of every day. We encourage all residents to keep doing what makes them happy, whether it’s taking in the local beauty or indulging in Afternoon Tea – we do everything we can to provide residents with everything they need to live the life they deserve.

Our Activity Coordinators make sure that there is always something to do, from arts and crafts to social outings and visiting performers. For those living with Dementia, we have a variety of activities and alternative therapies. We also organise shopping trips and visits to interesting places on a regular basis, and we have great ties to the local community.


Our Photos

Timetables
The-Fleet-Care-Home.pdf

Activities At Home
1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Music Therapy, Painting, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games.

Activities Outside Our Home
Local Tourist Attractions.
Our Pets

Pets are welcome at the managers dissection.


Can You Bring Your Pet
Yes

Victory Road
Dartmouth
TQ6 9JR

Regulator: CQC

Current Ratings
Overall Good
Safe Good
Well Led Good
Caring Good
Responsive Good
Effective Good
Inspection Reports
Last inspected 25th March 2022
Last rated 28th April 2022
Current Report

The Fleet Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Historic Reports

The Fleet Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Registration Date 17th April 2020
Service Provider Priory CC 32 Ltd, SL1 7LW
Transport
Car Park on-site.

Places of Worship
Anglican Church.

Nearby Services
Church, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops.

Frequently asked questions about The Fleet

The Fleet was given an overall rating of "Good" by the CQC in April 2022.
The Fleet provides Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care.
Prices for The Fleet start from £1,200.00 per week.
Yes. The Fleet does offer Residential care.
Yes. The Fleet does offer Respite care.
Yes. The Fleet does provide care for people with Dementia.
The Fleet accepts Local Authority clients.
The Fleet accepts NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.
Marc Chudley is the manager of The Fleet.

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