Care Homes in EX39
The EX39 postcode district has 21 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 474 beds, falling under Devon council. 17 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement. 3 homes have not yet been inspected.
About care in EX39
EX39 covers the Bideford and Northam area in north Devon — a historic port town on the Torridge estuary surrounded by coastal countryside. There are 21 CQC-registered homes with 474 beds; 17 are rated Good, 1 is Requires Improvement, and 3 are not yet rated. No homes are currently rated Outstanding, though the overall quality standard is solid. The largest provider is Highwood Care Home (67 beds), followed by Kenwith Castle Country House Care (59 beds) — a distinctive setting in a converted country house outside Bideford. Devon County Council handles adult social care funding; the rural north Devon market tends to have fewer alternatives if a specific home has no vacancies, so starting the search early is advisable. North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple (about 12 miles north) is the main acute trust — families planning discharge-to-care pathways should allow for the travel distance. Bideford's location on the A39 Atlantic Highway provides access across north Devon, but public transport in the wider EX39 area is limited and families should check transport links carefully for ongoing visiting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the EX39 postcode area?
There are 21 CQC-registered care homes in EX39, offering a combined 474 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in EX39 have?
Of the 21 care homes in EX39: 0 are rated Outstanding; 17 are rated Good; 1 requires improvement; and 3 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in EX39?
Highwood Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in EX39, holding a CQC rating of Good with 67 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the EX39 postcode?
The EX39 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 EX39?
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