Didsbury Court
Residential care home in Torquay, Torbay
Operated by Ark 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.
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Didsbury Court is a 21-bed residential care home in Torquay, providing care for older people and those living with dementia. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2023 report).
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 24 May 2023 · Last inspected 2 May 2023
Inspectors found that people living at this home for older adults felt safe, and that staff could spot possible abuse and knew where to report it. Medicines were managed safely and given on time, and people, relatives and staff spoke positively about how the service is run and the changes being made.
- People felt secure, and staff could recognise possible mistreatment and knew who to alert.
- Medicines were kept and handled safely, with accurate records and doses given at the right times.
- Health and safety risks were identified, and guidance helped protect people from harm that could be prevented.
- Quality checks are in place, and people and their families are regularly invited to give feedback on their care.
- Some checks on staff employment history were not completed in full, and inspectors made a recommendation about safe recruitment.
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected December 2024
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
432 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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 | — |
- 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 Torbay council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,129 |
| 2025 | £1,163 |
What Torbay council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Didsbury Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Torbay Hospital, 1.2 miles away. The local GP practice is CHILCOTE PRACTICE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Torquay
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Purple Angel Dementia Awareness Devon
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Age UK Torbay
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Kerswella Care
Memory Cafes held monthly in Kingskerswell & Ipplepen, the monthly Lunch Club & twice monthly coffee mornings , monthly afternoon social/games group, running of the weekly community cafe,…
Brixham Does Care
Brixham Does Care is a registered befriending charity founded in 1978, which attempts combat loneliness & isolation. We offer support to people of all ages & client groups in Brixham & surrounding…
Kingscare League of Friends
KingsCare League of Friends is a Devon-based Charity, closely attached to Kingsteignton Medical Practice. With enormous help from dedicated volunteers, we deliver Patient Transport, Dementia &…
Devon Memory Cafe Consortium
The promotion of the efficient and effective use of resources for charitable purposes among the network of Memory Cafes in Devon for the public benefit by acting as an umbrella organisation for…
Part of Ark Care Homes
Didsbury Court is one of 4 homes run by Ark 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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