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Dementia care homes in Ipplepen

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There is 1 dementia care home in and around Ipplepen on AskBart. The largest is Doneraile Residential Care Home, with 25 beds. The most recent inspection was at Doneraile Residential Care Home in March 2020.

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Care homes in Ipplepen

Care homes in Ipplepen (1)

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

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Ipplepen in numbers

What Devon council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Dementia care homes listed1
Rated Good or Outstanding1 of 1 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Devon usual weekly rate (2025)£1,110
LargestDoneraile Residential Care Home (25 beds)
Most recently inspectedDoneraile Residential Care Home (March 2020)
Homes by care typeResidential 1 · Dementia 1
Average house price, Teignbridge (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£303,564
Good1
Average weekly fees
  • Devon average£1,225/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Devon. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Dementia care homes

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Teignbridge

The average house price in Teignbridge is £303,564, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£303,564
Detached
£480,980
Semi-detached
£318,287
Terraced
£248,775
Flats & maisonettes
£151,723

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Ipplepen

  • High Retirement Community
  • Peaceful 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).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 91% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

9 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime4
  • Shoplifting3
  • Other theft2
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.

Community & connection in Ipplepen

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Kerswella Care

Memory Cafes held monthly in Kingskerswell & Ipplepen, the monthly Lunch Club & twice monthly coffee mornings , monthly afternoon social/games group, running of the weekly community cafe,…

2.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1199459)
Charity

Devon Memory Cafe Consortium

The promotion of the efficient and effective use of resources for charitable purposes among the network of Memory Cafes in Devon for the public benefit by acting as an umbrella organisation for…

4.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1170159)
Charity

Kingscare League of Friends

KingsCare League of Friends is a Devon-based Charity, closely attached to Kingsteignton Medical Practice. With enormous help from dedicated volunteers, we deliver Patient Transport, Dementia &…

4.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1174450)
Charity

Purple Angel Dementia Awareness Devon

To relieve the needs of persons living with dementia and their carers by providing support, information and advice and by educating about or raising public awareness of dementia and how people…

5.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1189616)
Charity

Totnes and Rural Community Transport

Providing accessible community transport for Totnes and its surrounding villages, through scheduled bus routes, regular travel club excursions, and hire to community groups. We aim to make our…

5.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1169167)
Charity

Age UK Torbay

The mission of the charity is to promote the well being of all older people and help make life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.To achieve this in Torbay we undertake the following:Provide…

5.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1084684)

Ipplepen: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+60.2%
Projected change in Teignbridge, 2025 to 2035 (5,239 to 8,392). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+23.5%
Projected change in Teignbridge, 2025 to 2035 (39,531 to 48,829). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
0
Nearest: Well (2.8 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
4
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
92.4%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 82.8% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
3.8 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
5.9 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
7–8 out of 10
Where the 2 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Ipplepen

  • Rowcroft Hospice · 4.5 milesCQC Good (report published December 2021). CQC page

Hospitals near Ipplepen

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Ipplepen a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Ipplepen

Ipplepen suits people seeking a quieter South West setting with an established older population. At 26.3% aged 65+, it's well above the national average, signalling a settled retirement community. However, it's a small town, so your choice of care homes may be limited; you'll need to verify what's actually available locally and whether fees fit your budget. Proximity to family and your own mobility are important questions to ask first.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Check what GP surgeries and pharmacies are within the town; the nearest hospital will likely be in a nearby larger town — ask your local options before committing.
  • Safety: Recorded crime is low, with 32 offences recorded recently; violent crime and anti-social behaviour were the most common categories, but overall the area is quieter than many.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Compare local care-home fees against the national average; the South West can vary, so ask homes directly what weekly rates are.
  • Transport: Ipplepen is a small community; check whether you're comfortable with limited public transport or whether you'll rely on family visits or taxis — walkability for daily needs matters here.
  • Housing options: As a small town, the choice of care homes is likely modest; contact the local authority or care directories to see what's registered locally.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: The South West offers countryside and outdoor access; ask local care homes what clubs, groups and outings they run.
  • Community: Look into what memory cafés, social groups or befriending services operate in or near Ipplepen — isolation can be a risk in smaller towns.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited local choice: As a small settlement, you may have few care homes to choose from; be prepared to look in neighbouring larger towns if local provision doesn't suit you.
  • Transport and isolation: If you don't drive and family visits are infrequent, check how connected Ipplepen is by bus or rail to nearby towns and whether the care home offers social outings.

Questions about care homes in Ipplepen

How many dementia care homes are there in Ipplepen?

AskBart lists 1 dementia care home in and around Ipplepen, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are dementia care homes in Ipplepen rated?

Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between dementia care homes in Ipplepen?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.

Near Ipplepen

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our dementia care guides.