Care Homes in TQ3
The TQ3 postcode district has 14 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 424 beds, falling under Torbay council. 12 are rated Good. 2 homes currently require improvement.
About care in TQ3
TQ3 covers Paignton including Preston, Roundham, Goodrington, and Stoke Gabriel on the south Devon coast. Twelve of the 14 registered homes hold a Good CQC rating, with none Outstanding — though the 86% Good rate is one of the highest concentrations of Good-tier providers for any seaside postcode in Devon. Torbay Council is a unitary authority managing adult social care independently of Devon County Council. Torbay has one of England's highest proportions of older residents, driving consistent demand for residential care across TQ3. Torbay Hospital is the main NHS facility. Several TQ3 homes have sea views or coastal access, a distinctive feature for mobile residents who value outdoor environments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the TQ3 postcode area?
There are 14 CQC-registered care homes in TQ3, offering a combined 424 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in TQ3 have?
Of the 14 care homes in TQ3: 0 are rated Outstanding; 12 are rated Good; 2 require 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 TQ3?
Primley Court Nursing Home is among the highest-rated care homes in TQ3, holding a CQC rating of Good with 78 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the TQ3 postcode?
The TQ3 postcode area falls under Torbay. 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 TQ3?
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 Torbay'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