Care South

Fremington Manor Care Home

Nursing home in North Devon, Devon

Operated by Care South

CQC Requires improvement60 bedsNursingResidential
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement CommunityPeaceful Neighbourhood
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).
AddressManor Cl, Fremington, Barnstaple EX31 2NX, UK
Beds60
Weekly feefrom £1,400 · 2026
En-suite46%
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Fremington Manor Care Home is a 60-bed residential and nursing care home operated by Care South in North Devon. The home provides residential care, nursing care and respite care for older people and those with complex needs.

Fremington Manor Care Home is rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission. The home was found to be Good for Effective, Caring and Responsive care, but Requires Improvement for Safe and Well-led.

Care provided

Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Library & Reading Room
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Quiet Area
Terrace Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Visits from Children
Wellbeing Classes

What's nearby

GP surgery150 m
A&E: North Devon District Hospital3.4 miles
Bus stop150 m
Train station3.2 miles
Shops150 m
Pub or bar50 m
  • Near a main road

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 SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtLimited
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsLimited
  • Restaurants & CafesLimited
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysLimited

Local crime statistics

1 recorded crimes in the local area (March 2026)

Top categories:

Criminal damage & arson100%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Gallery

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,400
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Devon usually pays £1,110 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £290 a week.

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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Devon pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£1,054
2025—£1,110
2026£1,400—

What Devon council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.

Local health safety net

Fremington Manor Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is North Devon District Hospital, 3.4 miles away. The local GP practice is FREMINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
North Devon District Hospital · 3.4 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
FREMINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE · 0.1 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in North Devon

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age Well North Devon

Age Well North Devon (formerly Age Concern Barnstaple & North Devon) supports older & vulnerable people to reduce loneliness & isolation, improve health & wellbeing & support…

7.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1201835)

Frequently asked questions

What is the geographical location of Fremington Manor?
Fremington Manor is positioned in Barnstaple and is conveniently near to many local facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Fremington Manor?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body responsible for overseeing health and social care services in England. Fremington Manor currently holds a requires improvement rating, which reflects the standard of care and safety provided by the home.
What kinds of senior care does Fremington Manor offer?
This home provides various forms of senior care such as nursing, respite, and residential.
What is the total bed capacity of Fremington Manor?
At present, Fremington Manor can accommodate up to 60 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Fremington Manor?
Care South is the entity that owns and manages this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
Fremington Manor offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Physical Exercise & Fitness, Culinary Activities like Baking & Cooking, and Celebrations for Birthdays & Holidays.
How much does care at Fremington Manor cost?
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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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