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Care homes across Devon & Dorset

BN Care Group
The Next Best Thing To Home

A family of five distinctive care homes across Devon and Dorset, united by kindness, dignity, choice and a determination to help every resident enjoy the best possible quality of life.

A member of the team can talk through availability, care needs and the next step.

BN Care Group care and surroundings
Person-centredCare shaped around the individual
Family connectionOpen, human communication
Local careServing families in our catchment area
Clear next stepsVisit, assessment and admission support
Five individual homes

Find a home that fits the person

Each BN Care home has its own location, care focus and character. Explore them individually, then contact the home directly for a conversation or visit.

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BN Care values

Care should still feel like your life

BN Care Group brings together residential, nursing, dementia, respite and end-of-life care across five homes. Every home keeps its own character while sharing the same values, leadership support and focus on person-centred care.

KindnessIndependenceDignityRespectPrivacyChoiceCollaboration
“The goal is not to fit a resident into a routine. It is to understand the person, then build care around what matters to them.”

Our shared approach across BN Care Group: kindness, independence, dignity, respect, privacy, choice and collaboration.

Meet the team

People you can talk to

Care decisions are personal. We want families to know who is leading the home or group and to have a clear route to ask questions.

Wade Newmark — Managing Director

Wade Newmark

Managing Director

Has 36 years of experience as both an investor and advisor in healthcare. In 2005 he built his first care home investment group in Germany housing 770 residents across 7 locations.

After selling off the portfolio in 2015, he turned his focus to the UK and purchased his first UK care home in Sussex in 2016. He has built on a combination of core values in our homes (Kindness, Dignity, Security, Collaboration and Community) to create an environment of caring wellbeing and brought meticulous attention to detail to all aspects of all we do.

The focus on self-reliance and continuous improvement has created a culture of initiative and fast-moving decision making by all managers to provide the best of service to our residents and their families.

Lisa Wells — Operations and Compliance manager

Lisa Wells

Operations and Compliance manager

She began her career as a care assistant at the age of 18 years old. Now having over 25 years experience and having worked her way up from care assistant, senior care assistant, Deputy Manager, to Registered Manager, working both in care home settings and community based, completing her qualification up to level 5. Lisa is very organised and in her free time she enjoys time with her family, playing board games, and building lego.

Sharon Payne — Care Quality Manager

Sharon Payne

Care Quality Manager

Has over 20 years experience in Health and Social Care. Starting as a Care Assistant she gained her level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care, and also level 5 in leadership and Management. Sharon's roles have included Regional Support Manager, also a Registered Manager for 6 years. She enjoy walking in the beautiful countryside of Somerset, and spending time with her granddaughter.

Gary Ridewood — Financial Director

Gary Ridewood

Financial Director

He is an experienced chartered accountant, and has operated as a Finance Director in social care for nearly 10 years. He believes that whilst social care is a challenging sector it is also a privilege to work in.

Experienced in finance raising and management thereof (working capital and equity), start ups, trade sales/exits, organisational/corporate restructuring, business partnering, FP&A, operational support, project costing and customer review (incorporating bids & tenders, re-negotiation of existing customer contracts). Reporting knowledge includes multi-site, group consolidations of UK and international businesses, plc and owner managed companies, including private equity, and regulator compliance.

Manager of investor relations, due diligence, acquisitions and integration thereof. Experience within fast moving, high growth, acquisitive and entrepreneurial environments with strategic input at Board level. Desire to contribute to the success of a business and influence the direction of business strategy

Susantha — Accounting

Susantha

Accounting

He is an Accountant and an Associate Member of CMA Sri Lanka. He joined BN Care Holding in November 2024, initially to cover a maternity leave, and enjoyed the role so much that he decided to join the team permanently. Prior to this, Susantha worked as an accountant in Sri Lanka, gaining over 15 years of experience in the finance field.

He also has nearly two years of experience as a carer in UK care homes, bringing both financial knowledge and valuable insight into care home operations.

Kerri — Bookkeeper

Kerri

Bookkeeper

She is our incredibly efficient bookkeeper who gets through a large volume of work in a nanosecond! Kerri previously worked as a Senior Carer in a care home for 11 years. She has a deep understanding of how care homes work from years of experience in the sector. Kerri is a fantastic asset to our team and works across most homes

Family perspective

Trust is built in the everyday details

“I was intimidated and quite frankly scared when it came to looking for a care home for my dad. The team put both our minds at ease.”

What to look for when you visit

  • Warm, respectful interactions
  • Residents known as individuals
  • Clear answers about care and communication
  • A home that feels calm, lived-in and genuine
Advice & local guides

Useful answers before you make a decision

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What types of care does BN Care Group provide?

Across our five homes we provide a mix of residential care, nursing care, dementia care, respite care, day care and end-of-life support. The exact services vary by home, so we recommend comparing the individual homes and speaking directly with the most suitable team.

Where are the BN Care Group homes located?

Our five care homes are located across Devon and Dorset, including Exeter, Broadclyst, Cullompton and Charmouth.

How do I know which BN Care home is right for my relative?

Start with the person’s care needs, preferred location and the type of environment that would suit them. We recommend speaking with the relevant home and arranging a visit before making a decision.

Can I arrange a visit before making a decision?

Yes. Families are encouraged to visit, meet the team, see the environment and ask questions about care, availability, fees and the admissions process.

How do I enquire about current availability?

Use the contact form or call the relevant home. Availability and suitability can change, so the team will discuss the person’s current needs and explain the next step.

No pressure, just a conversation

Talk to us about the next step

Whether you are planning ahead or need care soon, our team can answer questions, explain the assessment process and arrange a visit.

Call 01392 325920