Deer Park Nursing Home aims to be a true home from home, a place where residents feel comfortable, cared for and treated with kindness and respect.
We offer nursing, residential and dementia care, delivered with warmth, compassion, and a deep understanding of each person’s individual needs.
What truly makes Deer Park special is our dedicated, compassionate and experienced team. Many of our staff have been caring for residents for years, and their kindness and empathy shine through in everything they do. Whether it’s a friendly chat, a helping hand, or simply sharing a smile, our team goes above and beyond to make each day meaningful.
At Deer Park families can feel confident knowing their loved ones are surrounded by warmth, respect and genuine care.
I have worked in the care sector since 2003, and as a registered manager of care homes since 2007. After an early career in human resources I started in the care sector by supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism, and then moved to nursing care and homes for older adults.
I value the privilege of being part of people’s journey at a time when they are most in need, and take pride in working alongside the committed team at Deer Park Nursing Home, who are so sincerely compassionate and dedicated in their roles.
I have worked as a home manager in the private sector as well as with the NHS, having started out as a healthcare assistant before qualifying as a nurse.
I particularly enjoy building a rapport with the residents and their family members, creating a trusting relationship in order to enhance the lives of the people we care for.
My nursing career has been shaped by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of life for older adults, especially those living with cognitive challenges, and I have spent the last 15 years working in geriatric and dementia care.
Nursing is a family tradition for me, and I am passionate about providing high-quality care.
I have spent over two decades working in health and social care, including as a hospice nurse and as a gastro nurse in a large hospital. My diverse experience enables me to contribute effectively to the support of our residents as well as to their families, friends, and carers.
I’ve been a nurse since 1983, serving across NHS specialities and in military deployments to conflict zones abroad. Throughout my career, I’ve always believed that the most vulnerable in our society deserve a voice, protection, and the freedom to live full and joyful lives.
Deer Park Nursing Home is located on the western side of the market town of Holsworthy in North Devon, on the Holsworthy to Bude road. The home stands in its own private grounds, with ample accessible parking.
Who doesn’t love a pancake? Our residents at Deer Park Nursing Home really entered into the spirit of the event when we held our inaugural pancake race on Shrove Tuesday. Activities coordinator Alyce Barber said: “This was our first-ever pancake race and we had a great time! “Residents were flipping their pancakes as they were […]
Newly-arrived residents at our recently-opened dementia care home in Holsworthy have enjoyed meeting local primary school pupils who visited to serenade them with a “beautifully rehearsed” selection of carols and Christmas songs. Suzanne Evans, manager of Deer Park Nursing Home, said: “The children brought such joy to our ladies and gents, and we all enjoyed […]
North Devon’s newest specialist dementia care home, Deer Park Nursing Home in Holsworthy, had its official opening on Monday 13 October with a ribbon-cutting by the mayor of Holsworthy, Councillor Jon Hutchings. The ceremony was watched by colleagues from Camelot Care with dozens of local people turning up throughout the day to see what the […]
We are delighted to announce the opening of our fifth specialist care home, Deer Park Nursing Home in Holsworthy, Devon, where we expect to welcome our first residents in the next few weeks. An open day will take place on Monday, 13th October 2025, from 11 am to 4 pm, giving members of the public […]
With over 25 years experience in providing top quality nursing and specialist dementia care to the elderly, Camelot Care is an award winning provider of care in the South West with five specialist homes based in Somerset and Devon.
Highly recommended by residents and relatives alike, our homes provide a safe, comfortable and stimulating environment that enable our highly trained staff to provide the best possible care.
