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Care homes in Barnstaple

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There are 7 care homes in and around Barnstaple on AskBart. 86% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,400 a week, while Devon usually pays £1,110. The largest is Fremington Manor Care Home, with 60 beds.

care homes
7
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
86%
typical residential fee
£1,400/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Devon council pays
£1,110/wk

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Barnstaple

Care homes in Barnstaple (7)

★ With family reviews

6 in Barnstaple, 1 more within 5 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement

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Distance
Chelfham House Residential HomeGood · Aug 2019On request413.3 mi—4.0 mi
Clayfield Care HomeGood · Feb 2020On request161.1 mi—0.4 mi
Fremington Manor Care HomeRequires improvement£1,400603.4 mi—2.8 mi
Heanton Nursing HomeGood · Sept 2025On request524.0 mi—3.9 mi
Oaklands Residential Care HomeGood · Mar 2023On request251.7 mi—0.8 mi
Park Lane Care HomeGood · Jan 2019On request401.5 mi—0.7 mi
Pilton House TrustGood · Feb 2018On request280.6 mi—0.7 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Barnstaple in numbers

86% of Barnstaple’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%. Based on 7 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Barnstaple costs about £1,400/week, while Devon’s published usual rate is around £1,110/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £290/week (about £15,080/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

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

Care homes listed7
Rated Good or Outstanding6 of 7 (86%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£1,400
Devon usual weekly rate (2025)£1,110
LargestFremington Manor Care Home (60 beds)
Most recently inspectedOaklands Residential Care Home (February 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 2 · Nursing 2 · Dementia 1 · Respite 1
Average house price, North Devon (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£281,532
Good6
Requires improvement1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Barnstaple£1,400/wk
  • Nursing, Barnstaple£1,400/wk
  • North Devon average£1,218/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Devon usual rate£1,110/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across North Devon. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Devon's usual cost of residential care (2025). 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 · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

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

House prices in North Devon

The average house price in North Devon is £281,532, 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
£281,532
Detached
£426,255
Semi-detached
£284,136
Terraced
£225,930
Flats & maisonettes
£137,033

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 Barnstaple

Barnstaple is a well-established retirement area in Devon with a noticeably higher share of over-65s than the national average, suggesting good local infrastructure for later life. The town offers a blend of everyday amenities, green space, and social venues, though you'll want to weigh family access and specific care-home provision carefully.

  • High Retirement Community
  • Well Served
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.
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC

Limited — quieter than 29% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

272 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime102
  • Shoplifting53
  • Anti-social behaviour35
  • Criminal damage & arson29
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 September 2026.

Community & connection in Barnstaple

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

Charity

Age Well North Devon

Age Well North Devon (formerly Age Concern Barnstaple & North Devon) supports older & vulnerable people to reduce loneliness & isolation, improve health & wellbeing & support…

0.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1201835)
Charity

Ttvs

TTVS is a council for voluntary service, incorporating Torridge Volunteer Centre and providing infrastructure support for the voluntary and community sector/for volunteering. TTVS delivers direct…

7.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1125142)

Barnstaple: health, services and environment

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

People aged 85+
+60.9%
Projected change in North Devon, 2025 to 2035 (3,941 to 6,340). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+27.1%
Projected change in North Devon, 2025 to 2035 (28,012 to 35,595). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
5
Nearest: Brannam Pharmacy (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
14
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
5.3 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.1 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–9 out of 10
Where the 19 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Barnstaple

  • North Devon Hospice · 1.2 milesCQC Good (report published October 2017). CQC page
  • Little Bridge House · 2.6 milesCQC page

Hospitals near Barnstaple

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

Is Barnstaple a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Barnstaple

Barnstaple suits people seeking a quieter Devon base with solid local services and an active over-65 population (26.3%, well above the national average of 18.6%). The town has reasonable shops, parks and social outlets, but it's not a major urban centre, so access to specialist healthcare and the choice of care homes may be more limited than in larger cities. It's worth checking what specific care-home options exist locally before committing.

Health & support

  • Medical access: You will need to confirm the locations of local GP surgeries and the nearest hospital; Devon's geography means some rural areas have longer travel times to major centres.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the area is very low, with only 1 offence recorded in the most recent reporting period (criminal damage arson).
  • Family & connection: Consider how close your family and support network are; Barnstaple is a market town in Devon, so travel from elsewhere in the UK may take planning.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Local care-home fees are not provided in the data; you should request quotes from homes in the area and compare them against the national average to assess affordability.
  • Transport: Barnstaple has bus services and rail links to nearby towns and cities; the town centre is moderately walkable, though you may rely on transport for some journeys.
  • Housing options: The town has a modest local care-home market; you should contact the local authority or a care broker to understand the full range of provision.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Barnstaple has 10 parks and 6 allotments, plus 36 restaurants and cafes and 26 pubs and bars, offering good scope for walking, dining out and social gatherings.
  • Community: A higher over-65 population suggests established social networks; you may find memory cafés and older-person groups, but it's worth asking care homes and the council directly.
  • Climate: Devon's South West location means a milder, wetter climate than the UK average, with fewer hard frosts but more frequent rain.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited specialist choice: Care-home selection in Barnstaple may be smaller than in major cities, so early research and site visits are important.
  • Rural travel for some services: While the town centre is accessible, some medical specialists and major services may require travel further afield.

Questions about care homes in Barnstaple

How many care homes are there in Barnstaple?

There are 7 care homes listed in and around Barnstaple on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Barnstaple cost?

Care homes in Barnstaple range from around £1,400 per week, with averages of £1,400 for residential, £1,400 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Barnstaple compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Barnstaple is about £1,400 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Barnstaple are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

6 of the 7 care homes in and around Barnstaple are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Barnstaple?

Homes in and around Barnstaple offer nursing (2), residential (2), dementia (1), respite (1). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Barnstaple?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Barnstaple:

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