Karen Doyle
Home Manager
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Exmouth House Care Home - rated 'Outstanding' by CQC
Exmouth House is located at the top of Long Causeway, which was at one time the only road in and out of the town. Initially a large family house with stables, it was then converted into a private school before becoming a residential care home in the 1980s. It has since evolved into the home it is today, one specialising in dementia care but also offering day care and respite care.
Exmouth House at a glance
Why choose us
Making the decision to transfer a loved one with dementia from your own care to that of a professional is never an easy one. At Amica Care, we understand the conflict of emotions that you may experience during this time and are committed to supporting families through the transition.
With specialist staff trained in the complex requirements of dementia care, you can have peace of mind that your relative will be cared for with dignity and respect. We place great emphasis on retaining the independence of our residents and enhancing their time with valuable socialisation and a range of interactive activities.
We encourage regular visits from friends and family which can be enjoyed in the privacy of your loved one’s bedroom or our separate lounge or peaceful garden. With wonderful facilities, a dedicated activities team and 24-hour personalised care – your relative will benefit not only from the professional care that they require but also the pleasure that comes with regular stimulation. Discover more about our dementia care service here.
For carers in need of respite, we also offer short term stays from one to six weeks. Respite care can be a valuable experience for both you and your relative – allowing carers time to recoup energy or make necessary adaptions to the home while your loved one enjoys a stimulating change of scenery. Discover more about respite care here.
At Exmouth House we also offer a day care service, enabling carers to catch up on daily errands or complete tasks that may not be possible with an elderly or disabled relative at home.
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Contact Details
Exmouth House,
Long Causeway,
Exmouth, Devon,
EX8 1TS
T: 01395 275926 - F: 01395 269084
Our Facilities
- 31 en suite bedrooms
- Large communal lounge
- Two dining rooms
- Conservatory
- Enclosed and secluded garden
- Car park
- Specially adapted bathrooms
- Hairdressing salon
- Podiatrist
- Dedicated activities team
The Community
Exmouth House is a five-minute drive to the seafront, town centre and train and bus stations. It is also opposite Exmouth Hospital and St Joseph’s Primary School, both of which we have close links with. Our home is a few miles from the city of Exeter and also features on the main bus routes, making it easily accessible.
Our Experienced Team
Working at Exmouth House
Karen Doyle
Home Manager
Ruth O'Dea
Home Manager
Ruth O'Dea
Home Manager
Ruth has more than 20 years of experience in elderly care;. She is a qualified Registered Mental Nurse and holds a Level 4 NVQ in Care Home Management. Ruth has a passion for collaborative working and inclusion, encouraging others to see beyond a person’s diagnosis.
Since qualifying as a nurse, Ruth has undertaken various courses, including a dementia championship certificate completed in conjunction with the University of Bradford. Ruth also presented at the National UK Dementia Congress with regards to community involvement. She has been a member of a National Guideline Committee responsible for shaping care for those with dementia in the UK.
In her spare time Ruth enjoys reading, philosophy and travelling/exploring the countryside with her Siberian Huskies.
Amanda Bugler
Home Manager
Amanda Bugler
Home Manager
Mandy Bugler is the Home Manager who is a Registered Nurse with more than 30 years’ experience. In June 2020 Mandy was given the title of Queen’s Nurse by the Community Nursing Charity, The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) which indicates a commitment to high standards of patient care, learning and leadership. Mandy leads a team of dedicated nurses and carers to ensure residents living in Signature House receive person-centred care in a way which is empowering, respectful, dignified and compassionate.
Mandy says “I am passionate about our residents being safe, making them happy and enabling them to lead fully enriched lives whilst always receiving the highest quality of care”
Rachael Tandy
Deputy Manager
Rachael Tandy
Deputy Manager
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Jon Tiller
Deputy Manager
Jon Tiller
Deputy Manager
Jon has worked in the care sector for over 15 years in a number of different disciplines, ranging from Dementia support, Mental Health and elderly care. Jon has achieved levels 2 and 3 in care and is currently working toward level 4, with a view to progressing to level 5.
Throughout his career it has remained important to Jon to support those he cares for by improving and maintaining independence and the emotional wellbeing benefits that being independent can achieve. Jon strives to work alongside colleagues to encourage individuals to reach their potential.
It is important to Jon that a care home is welcoming with a sense of fun and joy - and a family atmosphere.
Jon enjoys all genres of music, and toured the UK with his band. He likes to travel and seek new experiences that world cultures can offer.
Mauwen Luna
Deputy Manager
Elly Wilkins
Home Administrator
Elly Wilkins
Home Administrator
Elly joined Amica in 2019 bringing with her a background in administration and customer service.
The main thing that Elly loves about working at The Orchards is the strong, hard-working and fun team, together with the honour of getting to know and support all the lovely residents and their families.
Outside of work Elly enjoys spending time with her family and labrador Lily. She also enjoys gardening and reading.
Maria Neagoe
Senior Nurse
Maria Neagoe
Senior Nurse
Maria has been a Nurse at Amica Care since 2015, taking on the role of Senior Nurse in 2020.
She is very pleased to have this unique opportunity to make a difference in people's lives, with compassion, patience and positivity.
Having studied Psychology at the University of Romania for 3 years, she qualified as a Psychologist, and this is something that she still has an interest in.
Outside of work Maria is a keen gastronomy cook, experimenting with recipes from all over the world.
Carrie Page
Home Administrator
Carrie Page
Home Administrator
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Michaela Sweet
Receptionist
Michaela Sweet
Receptionist
Michaela joined Amica Care in 1996 (then Ramus House), and brings over 30 years experience of working in care.
Previously an HCA at The Orchards, Michaela has held various roles within the senior team. She has been in her current role since July 2023 and very much enjoys the opportunity that reception brings to meet with relatives and friends of the lovely residents. Michaela also enjoys being part of the great team within The Orchards 'family'.
Outside of work Michaela enjoys gardening, walking the dogs and spending time with family.
Janet Byng
Receptionist
Janet Byng
Receptionist
Janet has been a team member at St Johns Court for 2 years where she undertakes administration and reception roles, having experience in a variety of settings including the graphics industry, water treatment and local council.
Janet enjoys her role, particularly the opportunity to meet residents and family members.
She is a self proclaimed 'book worm' and enjoys reading psychological thrillers and rom coms. Janet is married with two daughters and a granddaughter who she enjoys spending time with, particularly eating out in a variety of restaurants.
Louise Coombes
Home Administrator
Louise Coombes
Home Administrator
Louise joined Amica in February 2024 bringing with her over 10 years administration experience, in such diverse areas as sales and running a quarry weighbridge. She is very organised, and will enjoy ensuring the smooth running of the administration at Signature House.
Having lived across the UK, Louise is excited to return to her home County of Dorset where she can enjoy spending time with her family and making the most of the outdoors, particularly the long walks that started during Covid, and have continued to be a favourite hobby.
Louise loves animals, particularly her four guinea pigs and two rabbits.
Michelle Jones
Activities Lead
Michelle Jones
Activities Lead
Biography to follow
Michelle Beverley
Activities Lead
Michelle Beverley
Activities Lead
Michelle has been the Lead Activity Co-ordinator at Signature House since 2022. She has a vast experience in Health and Social Care having worked at Signature House as a Health Care Assistant with a NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social care. Prior to working for Amica Care, Michelle worked for the NHS at Southampton General Hospital for 16yrs.
Michelle's passion is to make the residents smile and to listen to them should they have any issues or questions. Her focus is on creating person centred activities that will enrich the residents' lives both physically and cognitively.
Luke McKey
Maintenance Officer
Luke McKey
Maintenance Officer
Luke joined Amica Care Trust in 2024 bringing over 8 years experience of working in the care industry in homes in the London and Somerset areas. He is experienced in all aspects of maintenance, from Maintenance Assistant to Facilities Manager.
Luke enjoys working in this industry and thinks of it as 'more than a job', getting to know the many amazing residents and staff. He feels that maintenance is like solving a puzzle, and once you have all the right pieces in place, it becomes a beautiful picture.
Nelson Ferreira
Home Manager
Nelson Ferreira
Home Manager
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Samantha Humphris
Deputy Manager
Samantha Humphris
Deputy Manager
Samantha has been a member of the Amica Care Team since 2023 and brings with her over 13 years experience in healthcare.
Previous roles have included Health Care Assistant at Derriford Hospital and District Nurse, having obtained her nursing qualification in 2021. Samantha is proud to have experienced a variety of care home roles, including as a Kitchen Assistant and Laundry Assistant, and feels that this experience has been invaluable in understanding how each role fits into the care home to keep the cogs turning in order to 'make a house a home'.
Outside of work she enjoys spending time touring Devon & Cornwall in her camper van, accompanied by Doris the chocolate labrador.
Kathryn Langdon
Home Manager
Kathryn Langdon
Home Manager
Kathryn has 20 years’ experience in Health and Social Care and hold a QCF level 5 diploma in management & leadership. She has undertaken a variety of courses including creative activities for people living with dementia, always aiming to provide excellent care and to lead by example. Kathryn enjoys supporting people living with dementia, and has done this in a variety of roles including helping set up a specialised unit for person centred dementia care in Somerset, and improving environments using assistive technology to enhance the accuracy of recording and the quality of care.
Claire Guest
Deputy Manager
Claire Guest
Deputy Manager
Claire has worked in the care sector for seven years and has achieved level 2 and level 3 diplomas in care. She is very passionate about providing person centred support to all residents in her care. In her spare time, Claire enjoys walking her dog Bear along the beach and spending time with her family.
Charlotte Tanner
Home Administrator
Charlotte Tanner
Home Administrator
Charlotte has a background in Bookkeeping, Administration and has a level 3 diploma in Accounting. One of the things Charlotte loves about her role at Exmouth House is being able to build and form relationships with the families, being able to offer them support and help with any questions or queries they may have.
Charlotte is very family orientated, and outside of work enjoy spending time with her children and her little dog Carlos!
Liz Hole
Activities Lead
Liz Hole
Activities Lead
Liz has worked in the care setting for the past five years, firstly as a carer & then an Activities Coordinator. Prior to that, she was a dental nurse for 17 years working in both Exmouth & Exeter.
Liz has always enjoyed looking after people, offering a hand to hold, or just being there to listen.
Tracey Taylor
Independent Living Manager
Tracey Taylor
Independent Living Manager
Tracey has worked for over 30 years supporting people of all ages with disabilities in a variety of settings; charities, the voluntary sector and local authorities.
She has a passion for the outdoors and loves to get her walking shoes on to explore the beautiful Devon countryside where she lives, and further afield, along with conservation volunteering and keeping her allotment productive.
Tracey also enjoys singing in the community choir with her teenage daughter.
Ken Lewis
Site Manager
Ken Lewis
Site Manager
Ken was born in Taunton where he continued to live locally. He started working in 1982, after completing a five year electronic/mechanical engineering apprentiship with Avimo, an opto-electronic company dealing mainly with defence contracts, before progressing into engineering.
1992 saw Ken working on computer and network systems and it was during this time, whilst working for a subsidiary of Bridgwater College, he gained an adult teaching certificate to commence teaching IT, continuing this work until 2012 when he was asked by a friend for support in setting up a charity. Able2Achieve worked with people with learning disabilities, with Ken assisting in setting up the office, a farm, workshops, cafe, bakery, and antique shop.
2018 saw Ken working as a handyman in an 85 bedroomed nursing home in Taunton until he was lucky enough to find his role with Amica which allows him time to work on his main hobby as a mad inventor (as his wife calls him).
Jasmin Cockwell
Senior Independent Living Manager
Jasmin Cockwell
Senior Independent Living Manager
Jasmin joined the Trust in 2019 having worked in Health and Social Care for over 10 years, including residential homes, domiciliary care and assisted living developments.
She holds Level 5 Qualification in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care and prides herself on having an 'open door' policy for all residents and visitors.
In her spare time, Jasmin enjoys spending time with her family and getting her paddleboard out at every opportunity.
Emma Miles
Maintenance Officer
Emma Miles
Maintenance Officer
Bio to follow
Tony King
Maintenance Officer
Tony King
Maintenance Officer
Tony has worked in maintenance at Signature Apartments for around 5 years.
Tony enjoys interacting with the residents and their families, and says it is like spending time with one big family.
He enjoys making a difference for the residents whether it be big or small and helping them to feel happy in their home.
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