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Trusted Dementia Care in Devon | West View Care Home
At West View Care Home, we redefine dementia care by fostering a family-like environment where residents and staff collaborate in daily life. Our philosophy, rooted in the Meaningful Care Matters approach, prioritises emotional well-being alongside physical care. With over two decades of nursing experience, our Registered Manager Diane Kehoe transitioned from traditional care models to establish Butterfly Care Homes, achieving national accreditation and a CQC Outstanding rating. Our homes, Wren House and Robin House, offer tailored support for varying dementia stages, ensuring residents maintain purpose through shared meals, activities, and decision-making. We integrate research-backed design elements, such as vibrant interiors and sensory gardens, to stimulate cognition and orientation.By eliminating uniforms and hierarchical barriers, we cultivate genuine relationships that reflect the warmth of family. Our commitment to innovation is evidenced by our Gold Standards Framework for end-of-life care and ongoing advocacy for resident-centred practices. We invite families to experience our homely atmosphere, where individuality is celebrated, and every contribution to daily life is valued. Our team, selected for emotional intelligence and dementia expertise, ensures care extends beyond clinical needs to nurture joy and connection. Through this holistic approach, we strive to set a benchmark for compassionate, person-centred dementia care in Devon.
Services
Dementia Care
Residential Care
End-of-Life Care
Recreational Activities
Homely Environment
Highlights and features
- We implement the Butterfly Care Home model for person-centred dementia support
- Our team includes CQC Outstanding-rated managers with 20+ years of nursing expertise
- Residents contribute to daily household tasks fostering purpose and dignity
- Gold Standards Framework accredited for end-of-life care excellence
- Sensory-designed environments combine safety with cognitive stimulation
Associations and certifications
- National Dementia Care Accreditation Scheme
- Meaningful Care Matters (Butterfly Care Homes)
Services
Dementia Care
Our dementia care specialises in creating meaningful daily experiences through the Butterfly Care Home model. Residents engage in household tasks, reminiscence activities, and sensory stimulation tailored to their life history. Staff build deep relationships through shared meals and decision-making, fostering emotional security while maintaining clinical excellence in a homely environment.
Residential Care
We provide 24/7 residential support across two purpose-designed households. Wren House caters to early-stage dementia with structured routines, while Robin House offers advanced care with flexible living arrangements. Both environments prioritise individual choice through open kitchenettes, themed activity spaces, and outdoor gardens that encourage physical and social engagement in a safe setting.
End-of-Life Care
Our Gold Standards Framework-accredited end-of-life care combines clinical expertise with compassionate companionship. Residents receive personalised symptom management while maintaining active participation in daily life. Family involvement is encouraged through memory boxes, life story sharing, and spiritual support that respects individual wishes and cultural backgrounds in a peaceful home environment.
Recreational Activities
Daily activities are resident-led and memory-focused, including gardening, baking, and music therapy. We incorporate vintage displays, seasonal outings, and animal interaction to stimulate cognition. Staff adapt programmes based on individual interests and abilities, ensuring meaningful participation that maintains skills and fosters social connections through shared experiences.
Homely Environment
Our care homes feature non-institutional design with vibrant interiors, patterned wallpapers, and rainbow-coloured doors for orientation. Residents enjoy uniform-free staff, open kitchenettes, and communal dining to replicate family living. Outdoor spaces include raised beds, shaded seating, and sensory gardens that promote independence and connection with nature.
People
Diane Kehoe
Registered Manager
With 20+ years in nursing, Diane transitioned from clinical roles to specialise in dementia care. She pioneered Butterfly Care Homes in the UK, achieving national accreditation and CQC Outstanding ratings. Her leadership focuses on person-centred practices, having commissioned end-of-life care frameworks while maintaining family-style living environments that prioritise resident dignity and engagement.
Questions
What makes West View different from traditional care homes?
We operate as family-style households without uniforms, prioritising emotional well-being through shared meals, decision-making, and activities tailored to residents' life histories.
How do you support residents with dementia?
Using the Butterfly Care model, we create meaningful daily experiences through sensory environments, reminiscence activities, and staff-resident relationships that extend beyond clinical needs.
Are there specialist facilities for different dementia stages?
Yes, Wren House supports early-stage dementia with structured routines, while Robin House offers advanced care with flexible living arrangements for progressing needs.
How can families stay involved?
We encourage family participation through memory boxes, life story sharing, and regular visits. Residents' personal items and photographs are displayed to maintain connections with their past.
What recreational activities are available?
Residents engage in gardening, baking, music therapy, and seasonal outings. Activities adapt to individual interests using themed displays, vintage objects, and animal interactions to stimulate cognition.
How is the environment designed for dementia care?
Our homes feature vibrant interiors with rainbow-coloured doors for orientation, patterned wallpapers for stimulation, and outdoor gardens with raised beds to promote independence and safety.
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