Overview
Overview
With easy access to Paignton town centre and local amenities, Whitley Court provides apartments and communal facilities for over 55s or people with long-term care needs.
Designed to offer comfort, independence and peace of mind, Whitley Court has everything you need to enjoy a happy, fulfilling retirement.
If you’d like to know more about life at Whitley Court, or if you’d like to arrange a no‑obligation visit, please contact us using the enquiry form at the bottom of this page or call 01803 698 870.
At Whitley Court you'll find:
- One double, or one double and one single bedroom apartment, with open-plan lounge and kitchen
- Communal amenities and facilities
- Staff on-site 24 hours a day and assistive technology built-in
Who can apply:
- People aged 55 or over, or those with long‑term care needs
- Applicants who live locally, or have a family connection to the area
What people say about us
"A great place to live, with good facilities, a friendly feel and regular activities"
Discover what residents, families and friends say about life at Whitley Court by reading:
Living here
See inside Whitley Court
Accommodation features and facilities
Our building
Whitley Court has a communal lounge, guest suite, salon, and a landscaped garden. There are lifts to all floors and level access throughout.
Your apartment
Your new apartment is unfurnished so you can make it your own. It has an open plan lounge and fitted kitchen, one or two double bedrooms and a level-access shower room.
Our community
Our weekly social activities and themed events throughout the year offer you a chance to meet new people and join our friendly community. There’s no obligation - you can take part as often as you want.
Safety and security
The daytime reception, 24-hour care staff on site and secure door entry to the building and your apartment help you to feel safe and secure.
Technology
There is Wi-Fi in communal areas. Pull cords are fitted in every apartment, and we can provide assistive technology for extra safety and reassurance, which can be purchased at additional cost.
Rent or leasehold
Apartments are available to rent for one or two people. You may be eligible for financial assistance towards your rent from Torbay Council. Leasehold apartments may also be available for private purchase from a current owner.
Restaurant and dining
Our Taste restaurant is open to residents and members of the public from 8.30am – 2.45pm seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and snacks. If you live nearby, enjoy a meal out in our restaurant with your family and friends.*
We regularly have special menus to celebrate special occasions throughout the year and our Taste restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 from the Food Standards Agency.
*Opening hours and menu availability may be subject to change.
What's nearby?
Local amenities
- Paignton town centre is only a short bus ride away, and Paignton Zoo is a short walk away.
- There are several GP surgeries less than a mile away.
- There is a railway and a bus station in Paignton.
Travel & transport
- Torbay Hospital is only 14 minutes away, and all emergency services are close.
- A regular local bus service and local taxis make journeys easy.
Care and support
Pricing
You may be eligible for financial support, such as Housing Benefit or Universal Credit, to help cover your rent and part of your service charge.
For guidance, the indicative weekly costs at Whitley Court are shown below. Charges can be paid weekly or monthly in advance.
Service standards
Applying
How do I apply?
- Contact us for an application form, or contact Torbay Council’s adult social care team.
- We’ll arrange for you to visit and meet us.
- Once your application has been approved by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, we may assess if you would benefit from care and support services, and our care provider, Agincare, may arrange to visit you at home to discuss your needs. For your care to be funded by Torbay Council, you must have had your needs assessed and approved by the adult social care team.