Home care agency
Community Choices
Home care agency in Barnstaple, Devon
Community Choices
Home care agency in Barnstaple, Devon
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- 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.
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About
Community Choices is a home care agency based in Barnstaple, North Devon. It provides care and support to people in their own homes, working with older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and people with learning disabilities.
Community Choices was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2022, achieving Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 31 August 2022 · Last inspected 29 July 2022
Inspectors found that the service supports two people in one supported living setting, with a strong focus on choice, control and independence. Staff knew people well, gave kind and compassionate care, and people appeared at ease with them. The provider's values were visible in day-to-day practice, and staff had relevant training and felt respected and supported.
- People were supported to make their own choices and keep control of their lives, with restrictions limited to what was necessary.
- Comprehensive risk assessments covered all aspects of care, and staff who knew people well helped keep them safe from avoidable harm.
- Staff were caring, kind and compassionate, and relatives described the people they support as happy and well cared for.
- Staff received relevant, good-quality training, and the service used several methods to check quality and made continuous improvements in response.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Specialist care
What's nearby
Straight-line distances.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
What home care costs
Estimated typical UK ranges — Community Choices will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.
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Local health safety net
Community Choices is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is North Devon District Hospital, 2.6 miles away. The local GP practice is LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.1 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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