Care Homes in EX8
The EX8 postcode district has 21 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 577 beds, falling under Devon council. 2 homes are rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 15 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement. 3 homes have not yet been inspected.
About care in EX8
EX8 covers Exmouth — Devon's largest coastal resort town and a popular retirement destination on the east Devon coast. There are 21 CQC-registered homes with 577 beds; the quality profile is among the strongest in Devon, with 2 Outstanding-rated providers (Rose Lodge Exmouth at 34 beds and Exmouth House at 31 beds) and 15 Good-rated homes. Only 1 home is currently Requires Improvement; 3 are not yet rated. Raleigh Manor Care Home is the largest provider at 75 beds, followed by Fernihurst Nursing Home (50 beds) which offers 24-hour nursing care. Devon County Council handles adult social care funding; as a popular retirement area, EX8 tends to have shorter vacancy waiting times for self-funders but council-funded placements may still face delays. The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital is the main acute trust. Exmouth's seafront promenade, good climate, and rail links to Exeter mean the town is well-regarded as a care home destination. Families considering EX8 should also check neighbouring EX9 (Budleigh Salterton) if the Outstanding-rated homes have no vacancies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the EX8 postcode area?
There are 21 CQC-registered care homes in EX8, offering a combined 577 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in EX8 have?
Of the 21 care homes in EX8: 2 homes are rated Outstanding; 15 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 EX8?
Rose Lodge Exmouth is among the highest-rated care homes in EX8, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 34 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the EX8 postcode?
The EX8 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 EX8?
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