Primrose House
Bideford, EX39 · 0.0 km · 30 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £850 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Good
Bluebell House
47 Atlantic Way, Westward Ho, Bideford, EX39 1JD
Residential care home · 36 beds · Stonehaven (Healthcare)
- Weekly fee
- from £850
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- October 2020
- Beds
- 36
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
Bluebell House's stated fee
£850a week
About £44,200 a year
For a couple, two places: £1,700 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a week
The typical live-in carer near Devon, set by the carer
The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £345 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Bideford
17 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Devon
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Bluebell House
Bluebell House is a residential care home in Bideford, in the Devon council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 36 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and people with a physical disability. It is run by Stonehaven (Healthcare), which operates 8 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published October 2020, the CQC rated Bluebell House Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Bluebell House charges from £850 a week for care home fees, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £44,200 a year. It is about 31% below the typical residential fee in Devon of £1,238 a week.
There are 309 registered care homes in Devon. The nearest to Bluebell House include Primrose House, The Harry Care Home and Beachfield, 2 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Stonehaven (Healthcare) Ltd
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (October 2020)
- Council area
- Devon
- Town
- Bideford
The CQC inspection, explained
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Rated Good; inspectors found safer medicines management and stronger oversight, but some staff did not always wear masks correctly.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Care home fees | from £850 as of August 2026 | From the home's website “Care Fees from £850.00 per week” View on Bluebell House’s website |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week near Devon, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Bluebell House
How much does Bluebell House cost?
Bluebell House charges from £850 a week for care home fees (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Bluebell House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Bluebell House Good in October 2020. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Bluebell House provide nursing care?
No. Bluebell House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Bluebell House offer dementia care?
Yes. Bluebell House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Bluebell House have?
Bluebell House is registered for up to 36 residents.
Care at home
17 live-in carers within about an hour of Devon
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,020 to £1,270 a week. 15 can care for a couple. 13 years' experience on average.
Mark S.
1 review
From £1,015 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 25 minutes from Devon. Can care for a couple
Ana Maria Pestana da Silva S.
2 reviews
From £1,155 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 35 minutes from Devon. Can care for a couple
Love B.
3 reviews
From £1,120 a week, 7 years caring
Based about 41 minutes from Devon. Can care for a couple
Samuel A.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 41 minutes from Devon. Can care for a couple
“She is such a warm and gentle person while being professional and competent at the same time.”
“She looked after my mum, who can be incredibly challenging, so well and so gently, and we always felt confident that my mum was getting the best care available.”
See live-in carers near DevonProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
17 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Devon
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
The Harry Care Home
Bideford, EX39 · 0.0 km · 23 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,238 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Beachfield
Bideford, EX39 · 0.4 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialArk Care Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,238 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week