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Care homes in Devon

There are 309 care homes registered with the CQC in Devon, South West. 63 are nursing homes and 172 are registered for dementia care. 21 are rated Outstanding and 237 Good by the CQC.

Of the 8 homes with a fee on record, the typical residential fee is £1,238 a week, with the middle half of homes charging £1,145 to £1,312. Nursing care is typically £1,600 a week. A live-in carer at home typically costs about £1,120 a week across England and can look after a couple.

Nursing careDementia careFees published
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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.

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 Court Retirement Residence

Exeter, EX5 · 21 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaPerfected Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,238 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Croft Residential Home, Newton Abbot

The Croft Residential Home

Newton Abbot, TQ12 · 22 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaThe Croft ECM Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,238 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Dales Nursing Home, Exeter

The Dales Nursing Home

Exeter, EX4 · 31 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaThe Dales Nursing Home
Fee not published
Area typical £1,238 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Firs, Witheridge

The Firs

Witheridge, EX16 · 27 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaSWCH
Fee not published
Area typical £1,238 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Firs Residential Home, Budleigh Salterton

The Firs Residential Home

Budleigh Salterton, EX9 · 38 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaBuckland
Fee not published
Area typical £1,238 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Fleet, Dartmouth

The Fleet

Dartmouth, TQ6 · 79 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaCare Concern Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,238 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Holt, Exeter

The Holt

Exeter, EX6 · 2 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialSalutem Bid Co
Fee not published
Area typical £1,238 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Homestead, Exmouth

The Homestead

Exmouth, EX8 · 24 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialHomestead Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,238 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Koppers Residential Home, Axminster

The Koppers Residential Home

Axminster, EX13 · 25 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaThe Koppers Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,238 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Lawns, Exmouth

The Lawns

Exmouth, EX8 · 9 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialVoyage
Fee not published
Area typical £1,238 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Lawns Care Home, Tavistock

The Lawns Care Home

Tavistock, PL19 · 12 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialMrs Joan Stewart
Fee not published
Area typical £1,238 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Lilacs Residential Home, Exeter

The Lilacs Residential Home

Exeter, EX4 · 29 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaLilacs Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,238 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Manor House Residential Home, Seaton

The Manor House Residential Home

Seaton, EX12 · 15 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaAmbient Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,238 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Meadows, Bideford

The Meadows

Bideford, EX39 · 14 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialBlue Opal
Fee not published
Area typical £1,238 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Old Rectory, Axminster

The Old Rectory

Axminster, EX13 · 15 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialOakprice
Fee not published
Area typical £1,238 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Old Vicarage, Budleigh Salterton

The Old Vicarage

Budleigh Salterton, EX9 · 26 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaGlebefield Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,238 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Red House Residential Home, Yelverton

The Red House Residential Home

Yelverton, PL20 · 28 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialClonway Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,238 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Rise Care Home, Dawlish

The Rise Care Home

Dawlish, EX7 · 36 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaRegency Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,238 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
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.

“She is such a warm and gentle person while being professional and competent at the same time.”
Martin B., about Love B.
“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.
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.

Typical fees in Devon

Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 309 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Nursing care
£1,600
Usually £1,535 to £1,650 a week5 homes
Residential care
£1,238
Usually £1,145 to £1,312 a week8 homes
Care home fees
£1,385
Usually £1,114 to £1,455 a week14 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 care homes in Devon cost?

The typical residential care home fee in Devon is £1,238 a week, based on 8 homes with a fee on record. Nursing care is typically £1,600 a week. Every home page shows where its figure came from and when.

How many care homes are there in Devon?

309 care homes in Devon are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

Will the council pay for a care home 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. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.