Care Homes in Devon
Devon has 311 CQC-registered care homes across South West, offering 8,421 beds for residents needing residential or nursing support. 25 homes hold an Outstanding CQC rating — the highest grade — and 236 are rated Good, reflecting strong overall care standards across the area. The local offer includes 65 nursing homes and 246 residential homes, with particular strength in dementia and physical disabilities care.
Areas in Devon
Specialist Care in Devon
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EX24 (2)
EX12 (8)
TQ12 (23)
EX17 (9)
EX6 (7)
EX4 (12)
EX10 (12)
PL19 (10)
EX1 (8)
EX2 (14)
EX8 (21)
TQ14 (15)
EX15 (8)
EX36 (3)
EX7 (13)
TQ11 (3)
EX34 (8)
EX13 (8)
TQ10 (2)
DT7 (1)
EX5 (6)
PL20 (8)
EX32 (8)
EX22 (5)
TQ13 (8)
EX39 (21)
EX21 (4)
EX11 (2)
TQ9 (8)
EX38 (3)
EX14 (7)
EX20 (6)
EX31 (4)
PL21 (5)
EX33 (2)
PL8 (2)
EX16 (10)
TQ7 (3)
EX9 (4)
TQ6 (3)
PL6 (2)
EX3 (2)
Choosing a Care Home in Devon
With 311 care homes across Devon, families have 261 well-rated options to consider. 29 homes currently require improvement — always read the latest CQC inspection report before visiting.
We recommend shortlisting three to five homes, visiting each in person, and using our guide to choosing a care home to compare them systematically. Before committing, it is also worth understanding how care home fees are funded in Devon — the local authority may contribute towards costs depending on the level of assessed need and financial circumstances.
Devon has 25 Outstanding-rated homes — see the full comparison of best care homes in Devon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Devon?
There are 311 CQC-registered care homes in Devon with a total of 8,421 beds. They span 43 postcode districts across the South West region.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Devon have?
Of the 311 care homes in Devon: 25 are rated Outstanding, 236 are rated Good, 29 Require Improvement, 1 are rated Inadequate, and 20 have not yet been rated by the Care Quality Commission.
Are there specialist care homes in Devon?
Yes — Devon has specialist care homes for: Dementia Care (171 homes), Learning Disability Care (90 homes), Mental Health Care (90 homes), Nursing Care (65 homes), Physical Disability Care (159 homes), Residential Care (246 homes), Sensory Impairment Care (86 homes).
How do I choose a care home in Devon?
Start by shortlisting three to five homes based on CQC rating, location, and specialist needs. Visit each in person and check the latest CQC inspection report on carehome.page. Contact Devon council to understand funding contributions — the local authority may cover part of the cost depending on financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data