Primrose House
45 Atlantic Way, Westward Ho, Bideford, EX39 1JD
Residential care home · 30 beds · Stonehaven (Healthcare)

- Weekly fee
- from £850
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- March 2023
- Beds
- 30
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £44,200 a year
For a couple, two places: £1,700 a 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.
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 Primrose House
Primrose House is a residential care home in Bideford, in the Devon council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 30 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Stonehaven (Healthcare), which operates 8 care homes in England. The home has been registered since October 2016.
At its latest inspection, published March 2023, the CQC rated Primrose 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.
Primrose 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 Primrose House include Bluebell 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
- Younger adults
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- Stonehaven (Healthcare) Ltd
- Registered with CQC
- October 2016
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (March 2023)
- Council area
- Devon
- Town
- Bideford
- 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.
Primrose House is rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind care and good leadership, but the home relied heavily on agency staff.
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 Primrose 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 Primrose House
How much does Primrose House cost?
Primrose 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 Primrose House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Primrose House Good in March 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Primrose House provide nursing care?
No. Primrose House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Primrose House offer dementia care?
Yes. Primrose House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Primrose House have?
Primrose House is registered for up to 30 residents.
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.
“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.”
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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