Kenwith Castle Care Home
CQC Good
Tucked away in the enchanting, history-rich harbour town of Bideford, you'll find Kenwith Castle, a warm and welcoming care home managed by Care South. This…
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Residential care homes in Bideford
There are 5 residential care homes in and around Bideford on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,300 a week, while Devon usually pays £1,110. The largest is Kenwith Castle Care Home, with 59 beds.
Average residential fee in Bideford: £1,300/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Bideford
| Residential care homes listed | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 5 of 5 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,300 |
| Devon usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,110 |
| Largest | Kenwith Castle Care Home (59 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Bluebell House (September 2020) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
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.
SafetyB
Good — safer than 42% of similar areas
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesB
Good — 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, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Bideford is about £1,300/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.
The care market in Bideford
100% of Bideford’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding — above the national average of 79%.
Good or above in Bideford
100%
National average
79%
CQC-rated homes
5 of 5
Of the homes in and around Bideford, 3 offer dementia care and 5 offer residential care.
Based on 5 CQC-rated homes in and around Bideford. National baseline: CQC State of Care (2024/25).
Council funding & top-up in Bideford
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 you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £190/week (≈ £9,880/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Bideford
£1,300/wk
Devon usual rate
£1,110/wk
Likely top-up gap
£190/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 Bideford on the map
- Good
Care homes (5)
updated September 2026
Kenwith Castle Country House Care is a 59-bed residential care home in Bideford, Devon, providing care for older adults.
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Lakenham Residential Care Home
CQC Good
Lakenham Residential Care Home is a 25-bed residential care home in Bideford, Devon, providing support for older people aged 65 and over, as well as those…
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Bluebell House
CQC Good
Bluebell House is a residential care home in Bideford, Devon, providing care for 36 residents.
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The Meadows
CQC Good
The Meadows is a residential care home in Bideford, Devon, with 14 registered beds.
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What care costs in Bideford
Residential (avg)
£1,300/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,300/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
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.
Types of care in Bideford
Residential care homes
5 in BidefordDementia care homes
3 in BidefordRespite care
1 in BidefordSafety
133 crimes reported in April 2026, sourced from Police.uk.
- Violent crime52
- Anti-social behaviour24
- Shoplifting14
- Public order10
Common questions
How many residential care homes are there in Bideford?
AskBart lists 5 residential care homes in and around Bideford, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Bideford rated?
Of the 5 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 5 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do residential care homes in Bideford cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,300 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between residential care homes in Bideford?
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 "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.
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