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Nursing homes in Barnstaple
There is 1 nursing home in and around Barnstaple on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,400 a week, while Devon usually pays £1,110. The largest is Fremington Manor Care Home, with 60 beds.
Average residential fee in Barnstaple: £1,400/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Barnstaple
| Nursing homes listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 0 of 1 (0%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,400 |
| Devon usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,110 |
| Largest | Fremington Manor Care Home (60 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Barnstaple
High Retirement CommunityWell ServedLow Recorded Crime
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, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
SafetyA
Excellent — safer than 94% of similar areas
Based on North Devon data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
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 grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, March 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Barnstaple is about £1,400/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Council funding & top-up in Barnstaple
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 you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £290/week (≈ £15,080/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Barnstaple
£1,400/wk
Devon usual rate
£1,110/wk
Likely top-up gap
£290/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Devon’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Barnstaple on the map
- Requires improvement
Care homes (1)
updated September 2026
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What care costs in Barnstaple
Residential (avg)
£1,400/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,400/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
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.
Types of care in Barnstaple
Residential care homes
1 in BarnstapleNursing homes
1 in BarnstapleRespite care
1 in BarnstapleIs Barnstaple a good retirement location?
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.
Common questions
How many nursing homes are there in Barnstaple?
AskBart lists 1 nursing home in and around Barnstaple, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are nursing homes in Barnstaple rated?
Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 0 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do nursing homes in Barnstaple cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,400 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between nursing homes in Barnstaple?
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 "Residential vs nursing home" covers what to look for.
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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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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