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Woodrow Retirement Home Limited

Asheldon Road, Wellswood, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2QN · View on map

Residential Care
Regulated by CQC · England Full report ↗
Good Overall rating
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The CQC says: “The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.” Read the CQC report

Safe GoodEffective Good carried forwardCaring Good carried forwardResponsive Good carried forwardWell-led Good

Report published 2 March 2026

Beds
19
CQC rating
Good
Registered
2010

Woodrow Retirement Home Limited

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Key facts

The inspection record

Care Quality CommissionEngland's independent regulator of health and social care

Overall

Good

Report published 2 March 2026

SafeGood
EffectiveGood carried forward
CaringGood carried forward
ResponsiveGood carried forward
Well-ledGood

“Date of assessment: 30 December 2025.The service had made improvements to the way they protected people from risk and had also improved governance arrangements. We judged the previous breaches had been met. The assessment rating has changed from requires improvement to good in safe and well led. This means the overall rating of the service is now good.”

“There was an improved safety culture. The new manager explained there was a more robust approach to monitoring people falling in the home. Staff described a good working relationship with health care professionals who visited the home to assess people when their care needs increased.”

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“The staff group had received safeguarding training and knew when to raise concerns with the local authority. Risks to people’s wellbeing and safety were identified and plans put in place to reduce them. People’s risks were routinely monitored, with records well completed. The management team made sure equipment, and facilities supported the delivery of safe care. Staff were appropriately qualified, skilled and experienced. Records showed staff were recruited safely. The home was well-maintained and clean.”

“The registered manager/provider, the new manager and the head of care showed they had established a cohesive and effective team to monitor the well-being of people living and working at the home and the running of the service. Staff were complimentary about the impact of the new manager on the running and atmosphere of the home. The new manager told us about the ways in which they were continually looking to improve the home and were strengthening the ways they collected information.”

“We saw staff practice valued people’s individuality and the staff group were attentive and spent time chatting with people. There was a focus on people’s well-being.”

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REPORT PUBLISHED 2 MARCH 2026 · CQC LOCATION ID 1-121124881 View full CQC report

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Record timeline

30 Dec 2010

Registered with CQC

Woodrow Retirement Home Limited entered the official register.

2 March 2026

Rated Good overall

Report published 2 March 2026 by the Care Quality Commission.

12 October 2026

Record last synced

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Older reports from the CQC's previous inspection approach

Inspected 25 April 2022, rated Requires improvement

Inspected 4 January 2018, rated Good

Inspected 25 September 2015, rated Good

Registration details

Registration statusActive
Registered30 December 2010
Registered managerMr Peter Edwards
Council areaTorbay
Integrated care boardNHS Devon Integrated Care Board
Client groupOlder Adults

Location

Asheldon Road, Wellswood, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2QNOpen in Google Maps

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Frequently asked questions

What types of care is Woodrow Retirement Home Limited registered for?

Woodrow Retirement Home Limited is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide Residential Care.

How many Rooms does Woodrow Retirement Home Limited have?

There are 19 Single Rooms.

What is Woodrow Retirement Home Limited's CQC rating?

Woodrow Retirement Home Limited is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (report published 2 March 2026). The full CQC inspection report is available at cqc.org.uk/location/1-121124881.

How many beds does Woodrow Retirement Home Limited have?

Woodrow Retirement Home Limited is registered for 19 beds.

Who is the registered manager at Woodrow Retirement Home Limited?

The registered manager is Mr Peter Edwards.

When was Woodrow Retirement Home Limited last inspected?

The Care Quality Commission published its latest report on Woodrow Retirement Home Limited on 2 March 2026.

Where is Woodrow Retirement Home Limited located?

Woodrow Retirement Home Limited is located in Torquay, United Kingdom.

When did Woodrow Retirement Home Limited register with CQC?

Woodrow Retirement Home Limited first registered on 30 December 2010.

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