Care Homes in EX16
The EX16 postcode district has 10 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 217 beds, falling under Devon council. 7 are rated Good. 2 homes currently require improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in EX16
EX16 covers Tiverton and the mid-Devon rural hinterland — the market town at the heart of Mid Devon District, a predominantly rural authority where agricultural employment and lower-than-average wages have historically made care workforce recruitment challenging. The 10 care homes provide 217 beds with an average CQC rating of 3.6; Devon County Council commissions care across the mid-Devon market area and has faced significant budget pressures that tightened discretionary placement spending in recent years. Tiverton's position on the M5 corridor between Exeter and Bristol gives families good transport access, and the town's Grand Western Canal Country Park provides a tranquil setting for care home outings that several providers here include in their activity calendars.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the EX16 postcode area?
There are 10 CQC-registered care homes in EX16, offering a combined 217 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in EX16 have?
Of the 10 care homes in EX16: 0 are rated Outstanding; 7 are rated Good; 2 require improvement; and 1 has not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in EX16?
Ashdowne Care Centre is among the highest-rated care homes in EX16, holding a CQC rating of Good with 60 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the EX16 postcode?
The EX16 postcode area falls under Devon. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in EX16?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Devon's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data