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Care homes in Bideford

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There are 12 care homes in and around Bideford on AskBart. 91% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). Published fees average about £1,300 a week, while Devon usually pays £1,110. The largest is Highwood Care Home, with 67 beds.

care homes
12
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
91%
typical residential fee
£1,300/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Devon council pays
£1,110/wk

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Bideford

Care homes in Bideford (12)

★ With family reviews

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated

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Distance
Bluebell HouseGood · Oct 2020On request368.7 mi—1.9 mi
Cheverells Care HomeRequires improvement · Jan 2026On request388.1 mi—1.0 mi
Golden SandsGood · Jan 2019On request178.9 mi—2.1 mi
Herons Lea Residential Home LimitedGood · May 2018On request209.0 mi—1.5 mi
Highwood Care HomeGood · Sept 2025On request678.6 mi—0.2 mi
Kenwith Castle Country House CareGood · Feb 2023£1,300599.3 mi—1.5 mi
Lakenham Residential Care HomeGood · Nov 2022On request258.1 mi—1.8 mi
Primrose HouseGood · Mar 2023On request308.7 mi—1.9 mi
Rosehill Bideford LtdGood · Jul 2021On request178.7 mi—1.0 mi
Sandhurst Residential HomeGood · Jul 2019On request238.8 mi—0.3 mi
The Harry Care Home—On request238.6 mi—1.9 mi
The WarrenGood · Feb 2020On request278.1 mi—1.5 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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Bideford in numbers

91% of Bideford’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%. Based on 11 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Bideford costs about £1,300/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 £190/week (about £9,880/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 listed12
Rated Good or Outstanding10 of 11 (91%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£1,300
Devon usual weekly rate (2025)£1,110
LargestHighwood Care Home (67 beds)
Most recently inspectedPrimrose House (March 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 3 · Dementia 2 · Respite 1
Average house price, Torridge (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£260,783
Good10
Requires improvement1
Not yet rated1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Bideford£1,300/wk
  • Dementia, Bideford£1,300/wk
  • Torridge average£1,300/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 Torridge. 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 · Dementia care homes · Respite care

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

House prices in Torridge

The average house price in Torridge is £260,783, 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
£260,783
Detached
£382,250
Semi-detached
£270,650
Terraced
£200,908
Flats & maisonettes
£132,914

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 Bideford

  • High Retirement Community
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.
Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 42% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesB

Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

133 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime52
  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Shoplifting14
  • Public order10
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.

Community & connection in Bideford

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

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…

0.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1125142)
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…

7.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1201835)

Bideford: health, services and environment

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

People aged 85+
+62%
Projected change in Torridge, 2025 to 2035 (2,652 to 4,295). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+23.7%
Projected change in Torridge, 2025 to 2035 (21,112 to 26,107). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
2
Nearest: Bideford Pharmacy (0.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
4
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
3.9 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
5.7 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
2–8 out of 10
Where the 11 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Bideford

  • Little Bridge House · 5.4 milesCQC page
  • North Devon Hospice · 7.9 milesCQC Good (report published October 2017). CQC page

Hospitals near Bideford

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

Questions about care homes in Bideford

How many care homes are there in Bideford?

There are 12 care homes listed in and around Bideford 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 Bideford cost?

Care homes in Bideford range from around £1,300 per week, with averages of £1,300 for residential, £1,300 for dementia care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

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

The average residential care fee around Bideford is about £1,300 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

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

10 of the 12 care homes in and around Bideford 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 Bideford?

Homes in and around Bideford offer residential (3), dementia (2), 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 Bideford?

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

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Bideford

Near Bideford

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

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.

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