Berkshire Care Homes
Castle House
Residential care home in Torrington, Devon
Operated by Berkshire Care Homes
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).
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About
Castle House is a care home in Torrington, a Devon market town. It sits beside the commons and overlooks the surrounding countryside. The home is registered for 33 residents and provides residential, dementia and respite care. Bedrooms are single rooms, many with en-suite toilets, and several communal corridors are themed to support people living with dementia.
The house was originally built as a gentleman's residence, reportedly from stone of an earlier castle on the site, and became a care home some decades ago. Meals are cooked on site using locally sourced meat and fresh ingredients, and individual dietary requests can be met. Wi-Fi covers the building, so residents can go online, use social media and speak with family by video call. The Care Quality Commission rates the home Good overall, with Good across all five key questions.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 350 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
32 recorded crimes in the local area (August 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Devon council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,054 |
| 2025 | £1,110 |
What Devon council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Castle House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is North Devon District Hospital, 10.5 miles away. The local GP practice is CASTLE GARDENS SURGERY, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Torrington
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
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Castle House is one of 4 homes run by Berkshire Care Homes on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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