Best Care Homes in Devon (2026)
311 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doveridge Care Home | Outstanding | Residential | 20 |
| Dove Court Care Home | Outstanding | Residential | 32 |
| Mallands Residential Care Home | Outstanding | Residential | 38 |
| Hillbrow Residential Care Home Limited | Outstanding | Residential | 24 |
| Pottles Court | Outstanding | Residential | 17 |
| Parkland House | Outstanding | Residential | 52 |
| Keychange Charity Rose Lawn Care Home | Outstanding | Residential | 29 |
| Tregarland | Outstanding | Residential | 20 |
| The Lodge | Outstanding | Nursing | 62 |
| Lucerne House | Outstanding | Nursing | 74 |
| Rose Lodge Exmouth | Outstanding | Residential | 34 |
| The Seaton | Outstanding | Nursing | 30 |
| Southview | Outstanding | Residential | 6 |
| Spring House Residential Care Home | Outstanding | Residential | 25 |
| Hillside House | Outstanding | Residential | 14 |
| Sundial Care Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 37 |
| Riverview | Outstanding | Residential | 9 |
| InFocus Charity | Outstanding | Nursing | 50 |
| Exmouth House | Outstanding | Residential | 31 |
| Grindon | Outstanding | Residential | 4 |
| The Check House | Outstanding | Residential | 59 |
| Eastleigh Care Homes | Outstanding | Residential | 54 |
| Malden House | Outstanding | Residential | 29 |
| Arcot House Residential Home | Outstanding | Residential | 28 |
| Sefton Hall | Outstanding | Nursing | 52 |
| Highlands Borders Care Home | Good | Residential | 28 |
| The Rock Care Home | Good | Residential | 14 |
| Hilldales Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 56 |
| Norwyn House | Good | Residential | 5 |
| The Rise Care Home | Good | Residential | 36 |
| Willow House | Good | Residential | 30 |
| Pinhay House Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 25 |
| Pippin House | Good | Residential | 8 |
| Parklands | Good | Residential | 18 |
| West View | Good | Residential | 28 |
| Park Lane Care Home | Good | Nursing | 40 |
| Meadowside Residential Home | Good | Residential | 11 |
| Pinehurst Residential Home | Good | Residential | 20 |
| Lawrence House Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 10 |
| Crelake House Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 27 |
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Choosing a Care Home in Devon
With 311 care homes in Devon, families have 261 well-rated options to choose from. 29 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 65 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 246 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
Devon care homes offer specialist support for residential care, dementia care, physical disability care, learning disability care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Devon?
Devon has 311 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 8,421 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Devon?
Devon has 25 Outstanding-rated care homes and 236 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding is the highest possible CQC grade and means inspectors found exceptional, person-centred care.
What types of care are available in Devon?
Devon has 65 nursing care homes and 246 residential homes, including 171 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include residential care, dementia care, physical disability care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Devon?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in Devon?
Devon Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.