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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Care homes offering respite care in Bideford
There is 1 care home offering respite care in and around Bideford on AskBart. 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
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 1 (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) |
Data: CQC register. 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.
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 (1)
updated September 2026
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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
1 in BidefordDementia care homes
1 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 care homes offering respite care are there in Bideford?
AskBart lists 1 care home offering respite care in and around Bideford, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in Bideford rated?
Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care 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 "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.
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