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Alban House Residential Care Home
Care home in Ilfracombe, Devon
Alban House Residential Care Home
Care home in Ilfracombe, Devon
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
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About
Alban House Residential Care Home is a 23-bed care home in Ilfracombe, Devon. It provides residential care and was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2026. The home was rated Good for effectiveness, caring and responsiveness, but Requires Improvement for safety and leadership.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 300 m away
- Fire station about 350 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
121 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Devon council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,054 |
| 2025 | £1,110 |
What Devon council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Alban House Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is North Devon District Hospital, 8.5 miles away. The local GP practice is COMBE COASTAL PRACTICE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Ilfracombe
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Ilfracombe & District Community Transport Association
The purpose of the CIO is to relieve persons who are handicapped, aged, blind and otherwise disabled or disadvantaged in North Devon by providing transport such persons to and from such…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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