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Burrow Down Shortbreaks

Lynwood, Jacks Lane, Torquay, TQ2 8QX

Residential care home · 6 beds · Burrow Down Support Services

Street view · 2015
Street view · 2015 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,114
CQC rating
Requires improvement
January 2026
Beds
6
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Torbay
£1,114a week

About £57,928 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,228 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a week

The typical live-in carer near Torbay, set by the carer

A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £873 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Torquay
21 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Torbay

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 Burrow Down Shortbreaks

Burrow Down Shortbreaks is a residential care home in Torquay, in the Torbay council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 6 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Burrow Down Support Services, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2020.

At its latest inspection, published January 2026, the CQC rated Burrow Down Shortbreaks Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Burrow Down Shortbreaks has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Torbay with a fee on record typically charge about £1,114 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 74 registered care homes in Torbay. The nearest to Burrow Down Shortbreaks include Moorleigh Residential Care Home, Westbrooke Grange and Didsbury Court, 1 of which has 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
  • Younger adults
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Registration

Registered with CQC
February 2020
Latest CQC rating
Requires improvement (January 2026)
Council area
Torbay
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised short-break care with strong support for independence.

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

Burrow Down Shortbreaks has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Torbay typically charge about £1,114 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Burrow Down Shortbreaks

How much does Burrow Down Shortbreaks cost?

Burrow Down Shortbreaks has not published its fees. Care homes in Torbay typically charge about £1,114 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Burrow Down Shortbreaks?

The Care Quality Commission rated Burrow Down Shortbreaks Requires improvement in January 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Burrow Down Shortbreaks provide nursing care?

No. Burrow Down Shortbreaks is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Burrow Down Shortbreaks offer dementia care?

Burrow Down Shortbreaks is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Torbay listing for homes that are.

How many residents does Burrow Down Shortbreaks have?

Burrow Down Shortbreaks is registered for up to 6 residents.

Care at home

21 live-in carers within about an hour of Torbay

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 £980 to £1,400 a week. 17 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.

“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.”
Holly C., about Dace L.
“She was not phased by anything, she was adaptable, kind & gave us complete confidence to go away & not worry about a thing!”
Karen C., about Mandy E.
See live-in carers near TorbayProfiles, 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.

PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Torquay

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.

21 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Torbay
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Westbrooke Grange, Torquay

Westbrooke Grange

Torquay, TQ2 · 0.7 km · 5 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialSalutem Bid Co
Fee not published
Area typical £1,114 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Didsbury Court, Torquay

Didsbury Court

Torquay, TQ1 · 1.4 km · 21 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaArk Care Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,114 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

See all 2 care homes run by Burrow Down Support Services