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Malden House Care Home

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Providing residential, dementia and respite care in the heart of Sidmouth, Devon. A welcoming care home with real character, tiered gardens, a summer house and the Jurassic Coast on the doorstep. 

Malden House

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Welcome to Malden House

Malden House is a residential care home in Sidmouth, Devon, set within a house dating back to 1820. Its period character has been carefully preserved while the home has been updated over the years to provide everything residents need today. Residential care, dementia care, respite stays, day care and end of life care are available across 29 bedrooms. 

The team takes time to get to know each resident as an individual, from their routines and preferences to the people and interests that matter to them. Couples who wish to stay together can be accommodated in interlinked rooms, while the home’s Gold Standards Framework quality hallmark reflects its commitment to providing compassionate, dignified end of life care. Above all, Malden House is a place where people are known, listened to and supported to live each day in their own way. 

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Welcome to Malden House, a home of which I am extremely proud of in its entirety. Malden House wholly encompasses the values of our Hartford Care group by supporting our residents, visitors and team to create a welcoming, home-from-home experience. I am hugely passionate about empowering our community to pursue their hobbies and provide opportunities to learn new skills and interests. Our team excel in their kindness, compassion and knowledge for their roles but are encouraged to welcome new opportunities for learning and growth. We have strong relationships with our multi-disciplinary teams and the wider community, helping us to provide our residents with holistic, person-centered care that supports both physical and emotional wellbeing.

Tabitha Donovan

Home Manager

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About the home

The original house was built in 1820, and its character still comes through in the proportions of the rooms and the detailing throughout. Bedrooms are generously sized and furnished with comfort in mind, many with en-suite facilities and garden views. A more recent extension added further bedrooms with en-suite wet rooms, along with two new lounge and dining areas, giving residents more space to relax, spend time together and enjoy social events. 

Outside, the gardens provide plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors, with patio seating and a summer house offering welcoming places to sit and relax. A herb trug sits within easy reach for residents who like to keep their hands busy. 

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Gardens to enjoy

With patio seating and a summer house, the gardens offer residents a welcoming place to relax, spend time together or enjoy some fresh air.  

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Interlinked Rooms for Couples

Couples who want to stay together can be accommodated in interlinked rooms, keeping privacy and companionship in balance. 

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Comfortable Bedrooms

All 29 bedrooms are individually furnished with residents’ comfort in mind, with a flat-screen TV, telephone point and 24-hour call bell as standard. 

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A Home Full of Character

Dating back to 1820, Malden House retains many of its original features alongside modern facilities and comfortable spaces for everyday life. 

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For families looking for a care home in Sidmouth, Malden House combines period character, comfortable surroundings and personalised care. Book a visit and discover more about life at Malden House. 

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Read about our facilities and care at your own leisure to see if our home is right for your needs. 

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Life at Malden House

Every day is yours to enjoy

Life at Malden House is shaped around the people who live here. That might mean an hour in the greenhouse, a trip down to Sidmouth seafront, joining an activity or simply enjoying a quiet morning with the paper. There are plenty of ways to spend the day, whether that’s getting involved, enjoying time outdoors or simply doing the things you love at your own pace.  

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Facilities

Facilities at Malden House

Malden House offers comfortable communal spaces, well-appointed bedrooms and welcoming outdoor areas for residents to enjoy. There are cosy lounges and dining rooms, a summer house and patio seating in the gardens, while bedrooms are furnished with comfort in mind, with many offering en-suite facilities and newer rooms featuring en-suite wet rooms. 

En-suite bedrooms

24hr care with call bell

Activity room and programme

Dining Room and home cooked meals

Wi-Fi

Large landscaped gardens ideal for relaxing

Laundry service

Visitor car parking

Lifts

Family room

Own furniture allowed

Terrace area

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Community

The community and location

Sidmouth is a Regency seaside town on the Jurassic Coast, and Malden House sits within easy reach of everything that makes it worth living in. The Esplanade and Connaught Gardens are a short trip away, and the town’s independent shops, tea rooms, and weekly market keep residents connected to everyday local life. The Donkey Sanctuary, one of Devon’s best-known attractions, is just outside town and a regular favourite for outings. Exeter and Exmouth are also within reach for longer day trips, giving residents plenty of opportunities to explore the wider area. 

Wonderful new manager and family meetings are next level. We feel listened to; the staff knew the residents so well; morale seems high and there is always a buzz in the conversatory of an activity going on. Some residents seem to enjoy sitting quietly with a newspaper or listening to music but the atmosphere is very good. Nice breeze on a hot day and outdoor space to sit. I visit regularly, I review regularly and say what I see.

Daughter of resident

Malden House

We’ve been visiting my mother for 18 months now and it is such a warm and friendly place to be! We can visit her for coffee and chats and be in the lovely conservatory or in her room if she is tired. We are continually impressed with the kind staff who all know my mother very well – even the smallest of details regarding diet, activity, mood and increasing levels of personal care needed. I don’t know how the communication amongst staff is so strong – it is v impressive! Just this morning I was going through her wardrobe – laundry is done immaculately (we have marked it all) and her room is always fresh and spotless – just how my mother lived at home!!

Daughter of resident

Malden House

The atmosphere is warm & welcoming. My relative seems very settled and calm at Malden House, she enjoys the food and her bedroom is big, light, spacious and spotless. The staff are hard working & motivated. The paramedic attached to the home is only a call away. The management seem very on top of medicine requirements & all the little things that make such a difference.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Malden House Care Home in Sidmouth, Devon, provides residential care, dementia care, respite care, day care, and end of life care.  

Yes. Malden House provides person-centred dementia care, with a calm and familiar environment and a consistent team who take time to understand each resident’s needs, routines and preferences. 

Fees at Malden House cover accommodation, all meals and refreshments, 24-hour care, a full activities programme, laundry services, and access to all facilities. As everyone’s care needs are different, we’ll talk through your requirements and provide clear information about the costs following an assessment.  

Yes. Couples who wish to stay together can be accommodated in interlinked rooms, giving them both privacy and companionship rather than having to choose between the two. 

Yes. Respite care at Malden House is a good way to experience life at the home before making any longer-term decisions. Residents enjoy full access to our care, activities, and facilities throughout their stay. 

The Gold Standards Framework (GSF) is a quality improvement programme that supports care homes to provide high-quality, person-centred end of life care. Malden House has achieved GSF accreditation, recognising our approach to providing compassionate and dignified care and supporting residents and their families at the end of life. 

Yes. We encourage residents to personalise their bedrooms with their own furniture, photographs, and treasured belongings. This helps create a familiar, comfortable space that feels like home. 

Yes. Malden House accepts residents funded by Devon County Council and NHS Continuing Healthcare. Our team can explain the funding arrangements and help you understand the options available. 

Malden House offers a varied programme of activities and outings, with something to suit different interests and abilities. Residents can enjoy gardening in the greenhouse, creative activities, exercise sessions and time outdoors in the gardens, as well as trips into Sidmouth and visits to local attractions such as The Donkey Sanctuary. 

Simply contact our team by phone or through our website to arrange a visit at a time that suits you. We’ll show you around the home, introduce you to the team and answer any questions you have about care at Malden House. 

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