Nursing homes in Devon
63 of the 309 care homes in Devon are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 6 are rated Outstanding and 46 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.
Nursing homes in Devon typically cost £1,375 a week, about £71,474 a year, based on 10 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,050 to £1,600. That is about 11% more than the typical residential fee in Devon of £1,238. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee, direct to the home, if you are assessed as needing nursing care.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, typically costs £1,120 a week near Devon and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £71,474 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,749 a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
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, £1,394 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.
Stay at home with a live-in carer near Devon
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.
Ashdowne Care Centre
Bay Court Nursing Home
Culm Valley Care Centre
Fernihurst Nursing Home
Hay House Nursing Home
Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home
Knappe Cross Care Centre
Chollacott House Nursing Home
Escan Manor
InFocus Charity
Lucerne House
Sefton Hall
Sundial Care Home
The Lodge
Alexander House Care Home
Amberwood Nursing Home
Barton Place Nursing Home
Beaconville Nursing Home
Blackdown Nursing Home
Bramble Down
Cadogan Court
Castle Grove Nursing Home
Devonshire House and Lodge
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.
Typical nursing homes fees in Devon
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 63 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Nursing care
- £1,375
- Usually £1,050 to £1,600 a week10 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,120
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do nursing homes in Devon cost?
Nursing homes in Devon typically charge £1,375 a week, usually between £1,050 and £1,600. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many nursing homes are there in Devon?
63 of the 309 CQC-registered care homes in Devon are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in Devon?
Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.
Will the council pay for nursing home care in Devon?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at Devon council for a needs assessment.