Hillside House
Care home in Sidmouth, Devon
Operated by Coast & Country Care
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).
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About
Hillside House is a 14-bed care home located on the outskirts of Newton Poppleford in East Devon, near Sidmouth. The home is set within 18 acres of grounds and provides residential care for 14 residents across ground and first-floor bedrooms, each with an ensuite shower room.
The Care Quality Commission rated Hillside House Outstanding overall in 2018. The home was rated Good for safety, effectiveness and caring, and Outstanding for its responsiveness to residents' needs and the quality of its leadership.
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
19 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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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
Hillside House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), 8.4 miles away. The local GP practice is SID VALLEY PRACTICE, 3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Sidmouth
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Sid Valley Memory Cafe
We provide help and support to people within the Sid Valley with memory issues, their carers and loved ones. Our services include weekly meetings with music with our own pianist, games, quizzes,…
Ottery Help Scheme
We work closely with our local community to provide transport for medical appointments, a wide range of activity groups that focus on enhancing wellbeing and building social connections, as well…
Exmouth and District Community Transport Group
Provides community transport for those with a mobility problem and lone parents in isolated rural areas. the charity has three tail-lift minibuses - a ring & ride bus supported by local government…
Seaton University of the Third Age (U3a)
A self-help organisation for older people and those who are retired from full time work, which draws upon the knowledge, experience and skills of our members to organise and provide interest…
Part of Coast & Country Care
Hillside House is one of 2 homes run by Coast & Country Care 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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