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Care homes in Dartmouth

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There are 4 care homes in and around Dartmouth on AskBart. 67% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). Published fees average about £1,200 a week, while Devon usually pays £1,110. The largest is Bayards Court Care Home - Vivant Care, with 68 beds.

care homes
4
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
67%
typical residential fee
£1,200/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Devon council pays
£1,110/wk

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Dartmouth

Care homes in Dartmouth (4)

★ With family reviews

3 in Dartmouth, 1 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated

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Distance
Bayards Court Care Home - Vivant Care—On request689.8 mi—0.5 mi
Beacon HouseGood · Jul 2019On request349.1 mi—0.5 mi
Hyne Town HouseRequires improvement · Nov 2024On request3912.2 mi—3.0 mi
The Fleet Care HomeGood£1,200399.2 mi—0.2 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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Dartmouth in numbers

The average residential care home in Dartmouth costs about £1,200/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 £90/week (about £4,680/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 listed4
Rated Good or Outstanding2 of 3 (67%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£1,200
Devon usual weekly rate (2025)£1,110
LargestBayards Court Care Home - Vivant Care (68 beds)
Most recently inspectedHyne Town House (March 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 2 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 2 · Respite 1
Average house price, South Hams (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£360,571
Good2
Requires improvement1
Not yet rated1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Dartmouth£1,200/wk
  • Nursing, Dartmouth£1,200/wk
  • Dementia, Dartmouth£1,200/wk
  • South Hams average£1,080/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 South Hams. 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.

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Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

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

House prices in South Hams

The average house price in South Hams is £360,571, 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
£360,571
Detached
£545,980
Semi-detached
£348,182
Terraced
£285,959
Flats & maisonettes
£189,993

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 Dartmouth

Dartmouth is a picturesque South West England town with a well-established retired population—over a quarter of residents are 65 or older—and ready access to waterside walks, local shops and cafes. It suits those seeking a quieter pace with strong community roots, though crime rates and care-home choice merit careful review.

  • 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 84% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesB

Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

Flood risk!

Flood warning area nearby — 5 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 3.1 miles, on the English Channel.

32 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime20
  • Other theft3
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Criminal damage & arson3
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, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026; flood: Environment Agency.

Community & connection in Dartmouth

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

Charity

Brixham Does Care

Brixham Does Care is a registered befriending charity founded in 1978, which attempts combat loneliness & isolation. We offer support to people of all ages & client groups in Brixham & surrounding…

4.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1155412)
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…

6.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1084684)
Charity

Totnes U3a

The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work, by all means, including associated activities conductive to learning…

6.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1183257)
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…

6.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1170159)
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…

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

Totnes Caring Ltd

Our aim is to offer help and assistance to elderly, disabled and vulnerable people of the 2 Doctors surgeries in Totnes and surrounding parishes to enable them to live in their own homes and…

7.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1112436)

Dartmouth: health, services and environment

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

People aged 85+
+57%
Projected change in South Hams, 2025 to 2035 (3,568 to 5,601). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+21.8%
Projected change in South Hams, 2025 to 2035 (27,329 to 33,294). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
3
Nearest: Wellbeing Pharmacy (0.3 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
3
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
4.1 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
5.8 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
3–8 out of 10
Where the 4 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Dartmouth

  • Rowcroft Hospice · 8.6 milesCQC Good (report published December 2021). CQC page

Hospitals near Dartmouth

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

Is Dartmouth a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Dartmouth

Dartmouth is genuinely popular with older people; at 26.3% of residents aged 65+, it's significantly above the national average, which means established services and a real retirement culture. It's a good fit if you value a scenic, walkable riverside setting, a strong social scene, and proximity to Exeter and the wider South West—but it's smaller and quieter than larger regional hubs, so check whether the care-home options and family access match your needs.

Health & support

  • Medical access: You'll need to confirm GP surgery availability and distance to Torbay Hospital, the main emergency care provider in the area; ask any care home about their healthcare partnerships.
  • Safety: Recorded crime stands at 32 offences in the most recent reporting period, with violent crime, theft and anti-social behaviour among the most common categories—higher than many comparable towns, so worth discussing with any home.
  • Family & connection: If family live within an hour's drive in Devon or Cornwall, visits are manageable; if further afield, factor in the travel time from your usual support network.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Check local weekly care-home fees against the national average; the South West tends to be moderate compared to the South East, but Dartmouth's reputation may influence pricing for individual homes—ask for transparent quotes.
  • Transport: Buses connect Dartmouth to nearby Totnes and Exeter; the town is walkable along the waterfront but car-dependent for some services. Rail is a short drive away in Totnes.
  • Housing options: Dartmouth has a range of care-home provision, but choice is more limited than in larger towns—visit homes in person and check availability early.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Two local parks plus the River Dart itself offer riverside walks and a strong sense of place; two allotments support gardening interests, and a good calendar of restaurants, cafes and pubs (29 and 16 respectively) makes social dining easy.
  • Community: With over a quarter of the population retired, there are established social groups and a genuine community of older residents; confirm any home offers memory cafés or regular outings.
  • Climate: South West England has a mild, maritime climate with more rain than the national average but fewer frost days—pleasant for outdoor life year-round if you enjoy the weather.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime levels: At 32 recorded offences including violent crime and theft, the rate is notably higher than many quieter retirement towns—ask homes about their security measures and the reality on the ground.
  • Limited care-home choice: Being a smaller town, your options are fewer than in Exeter or Plymouth, so start your search early and visit all available homes to find the right fit.

Questions about care homes in Dartmouth

How many care homes are there in Dartmouth?

There are 4 care homes listed in and around Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth cost?

Care homes in Dartmouth range from around £1,200 per week, with averages of £1,200 for residential, £1,200 for dementia, £1,200 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

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

The average residential care fee around Dartmouth is about £1,200 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

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

2 of the 4 care homes in and around Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth?

Homes in and around Dartmouth offer dementia (2), residential (2), nursing (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 Dartmouth?

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

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Guides for families

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