Crelake House Residential Care Home
Care home in Tavistock, Devon
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.
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About
Crelake House Residential Care Home is a 27-bed residential care home in Tavistock, Devon, providing care for people aged 65 and over. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with key strengths in effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership, though safety was rated as Requiring Improvement in the 2022 inspection.
The home supports residents with individual care tailored to their needs, delivered within a community setting that emphasises dignity and respect.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 26 September 2022 · Last inspected 17 August 2022
Inspectors rated Crelake House, a home for older people registered for 27 people with 21 living there at the time, as good overall. Staff were described as knowing how to keep people safe and how to raise concerns, and care records were said to reflect each person's needs and the risks they face. The inspection was prompted by an incident involving a serious injury, and inspectors found that medicines were given as prescribed.
- Staff understood their safeguarding duties, which helped protect people from abuse and avoidable harm.
- There were enough staff on duty to meet people's needs, and staff were recruited safely.
- Staff received induction and training and were judged to have the knowledge and experience to support people.
- Infection control guidance was followed and staff had access to protective equipment.
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 200 m away
- Fire station about 250 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 SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
78 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | 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
Crelake House Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Derriford Hospital, 9 miles away. The local GP practice is TAVYSIDE HEALTH CENTRE, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Tavistock
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Tavistock Memory Cafe
Tavistock Memory Cafe is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation based in Tavistock, Devon. The Cafe provides a range of activities for those living with dementia and offers sessions where carers…
Tavistock Community Transport Association
It provides community transport services in the Tavistock, West Devon and East Cornwall areas through the operation of the Tavistock Country Bus.
Yelverton Community Projects
The charity has three operating arms. YelverCare provides services primarily to elderly people, including transport to medical and other appointments, providing company and a monthly luncheon…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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