Care Homes in Devon
Devon is a local authority in the South West region of England with 311 CQC-registered care homes and 8,421 beds in total. 25 homes have achieved an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission , while 236 are rated Good. 29 homes require improvement. Care homes in Devon span 43 postcode districts.
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.
Nearby Councils
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data