Care Gems

Care Gems

Home care agency in Exeter, Devon

CQC Requires improvement
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement CommunityPeaceful Neighbourhood
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.
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
AddressSeaton House, Exminster, Exeter, EX6 8DB

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About

Care Gems is a home care agency based at Matford Business Centre on Matford Park Road in Marsh Barton, Exeter. It provides health care and support in people's own homes, with the aim of improving clients' quality of life through personalised care. The agency supports older people aged 65 and over, as well as younger adults under 65.

The Care Quality Commission rated Care Gems Requires Improvement overall in its 2025 report. Its key questions were rated Good for being effective, caring and responsive, and Requires Improvement for being safe and well-led.

Specialist care

Older people (65+)
Younger adults (under 65)

What's nearby

GP surgery150 m
Hospital2.7 miles

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtSparse
  • Bowling GreenLimited
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsLimited
  • Restaurants & CafesLimited
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysLimited

What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care — typically £22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care — typically £150–£220 per night
Live-in care — typically £1,100–£1,600 per week

Estimated typical UK ranges — Care Gems will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.

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Local health safety net

Care Gems is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), 2.7 miles away. The local GP practice is WESTBANK PRACTICE, 0.1 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) · 2.7 mi
Nearest GP
WESTBANK PRACTICE · 0.1 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Information last reviewed October 2026.

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