Hilldales Residential Care Home
Residential care home in Ilfracombe, 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
Hilldales Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Ilfracombe, Devon, with 56 registered beds. It was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission in its 2025 report, with Good grades for safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and well-led care.
Sunshine through the windows marks the arrival of Easter at the home, and residents join in festive activities during the season. The home recently gave 86 Easter eggs to residents and staff as a gesture of kindness. Residents spend time in each other's company during these weeks and make new memories together.
Care provided
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- 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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
121 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
Hilldales Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is North Devon District Hospital, 8.5 miles away. The local GP practice is COMBE COASTAL 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 Ilfracombe
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Ilfracombe & District Community Transport Association
The purpose of the CIO is to relieve persons who are handicapped, aged, blind and otherwise disabled or disadvantaged in North Devon by providing transport such persons to and from such…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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