Care Homes in TQ11
The TQ11 postcode district has 3 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 98 beds, falling under Devon council. 2 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement.
About care in TQ11
TQ11 covers Buckfastleigh and the upper Dart Valley on the edge of Dartmoor in Devon — a rural postcode serving a small market town and surrounding moorland villages. Three care homes provide 98 beds, with two rated Good and one Requiring Improvement, giving an average of 3.3. The district's rural isolation and small supply mean families should contact providers early, as vacancies can be scarce and alternatives require travelling to Totnes or Newton Abbot.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the TQ11 postcode area?
There are 3 CQC-registered care homes in TQ11, offering a combined 98 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in TQ11 have?
Of the 3 care homes in TQ11: 0 are rated Outstanding; 2 are rated Good; 1 requires improvement; and 0 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 TQ11?
Redmount Residential Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in TQ11, holding a CQC rating of Good with 36 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the TQ11 postcode?
The TQ11 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 TQ11?
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