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The Susan Day Residental Home Susan Day Residential Home is a not for profit registered charity located in the heart of Ilfracombe, Devon.

Susan Day Residential Home is a not for profit registered charity located in the heart of Ilfracombe, North Devon. The home was inaugurated by the Ilfracombe Old Peoples Welfare Committee which was founded in 1945 for promoting the welfare of, and to assist in the general good of the older individuals within Ilfracombe and surrounding district. With the advent of the welfare state, many of the objectives originating from the original constitution became irrelevant, and for many years the Committees sole function was to administrate the home. In 1974 the application was made to the Charity Commission for the change of title to the Susan Day Old Peoples Home. In 1998 this was again amended to the title of Susan Day Residential Home. South Lodge was originally the family home of the Day family, who lived within it for 50 years. In 1947 Mr T Fairchild Day gave the house to the Ilfracombe’s Old Peoples Welfare Committee as a permanent memorial to his late mother, Susan Day, her portrait still graces the main hall within the home. Susan Day’s closest interest was for the care and comfort of the old living within Ilfracombe and she is still respected and talked about within the home today. The catchment area for admission to Susan Day is Ilfracombe central West & East, Coombe Martin, Georgeham, Mortehoe, Marwood, Braunton West & East.

Making pipe cleaner pumpkins and decorating the tree, ready for Halloween 🎃
16/10/2026

Making pipe cleaner pumpkins and decorating the tree, ready for Halloween 🎃

15/10/2026

WE’RE RECRUITING – EXPERIENCED CARE STAFF

Susan Day Residential Home is looking for experienced care staff to join our lovely team on a part-time or full-time basis to cover maternity leave.

We’re looking for caring, compassionate and reliable people who are passionate about providing high-quality care and making a real difference to our residents’ lives. ❤️

What we’re looking for:

* Previous care experience is essential.
* A caring, patient and kind nature.
* Someone who enjoys working as part of a team.
* A commitment to maintaining our residents’ dignity, independence and wellbeing.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to join a friendly team where the residents are at the heart of everything we do, we’d love to hear from you!

Please send an email to [email protected] for more information or phone 01271 862528

Residents’ Meeting at Susan Day – Your Voices, Your Home, Your Ideas!
13/10/2026

Residents’ Meeting at Susan Day – Your Voices, Your Home, Your Ideas!

Halloween is coming 🧙 🦇 👻 🎃Decorating ready for Halloween...BOO! With the scary scarecrows and ghosts we made in the Art...
12/10/2026

Halloween is coming 🧙 🦇 👻 🎃

Decorating ready for Halloween...BOO! With the scary scarecrows and ghosts we made in the Art and Crafts

10/10/2026

North Devon Care Home Managers & Deputy Managers – Let’s Support Each Other!

I originally started this Facebook group for care home managers and deputy managers in Ilfracombe, with the aim of bringing local care professionals together to support one another, share ideas and learn from each other. I now want to expand this to the wider North Devon community and welcome more managers and deputies to get involved!

Working in the care sector can be incredibly rewarding, but we all know there are challenges along the way. Sometimes, having someone to talk to who understands the pressures and responsibilities of our roles can make all the difference.

We have been trying to meet up every three months to catch up, share experiences, discuss challenges and learn from one another. I would love to see this network grow so that we can offer even more support across the area.

The aim of the group is to provide a positive, supportive space where we can:

Support one another – a friendly place to talk, ask questions and share experiences.

Share ideas and good practice – learn from each other and find new ways to improve the care we provide.

Share training sessions and resources – opportunities to develop our knowledge, skills and confidence.

Build connections – meet other managers and deputies who understand the day-to-day challenges of our roles.

Work towards positive outcomes – keeping our residents at the heart of everything we do and continually striving to improve their care and quality of life.

This isn’t about competition or criticism. It’s about working together, encouraging one another and recognising that we can achieve so much more when we share our knowledge and experience.

If you are a care home manager or deputy manager anywhere in North Devon, please look for our page and join us! The more people who get involved, the more we can share, learn and support each other.

Together, we can learn, support each other and achieve better outcomes for the people in our care. 🏡❤️

Shop till you drop 🛍️
08/10/2026

Shop till you drop 🛍️

Bingo 👀
06/10/2026

Bingo 👀

WOW 🤩 Well done to our residents, helpers and especially Julie.
05/10/2026

WOW 🤩
Well done to our residents, helpers and especially Julie.

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