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There are 12 home care agencies in and around Barnstaple on AskBart. 89% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The most recent inspection was at Comficare Ltd in March 2023.

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Home care agencies (12)

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Hadley Care is a home care agency based in Barnstaple, North Devon, providing care and support to people in their own homes.

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CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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Comficare Ltd is a home care agency based in Barnstaple, North Devon.

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CQC:Safe: Requires improvementWell-led: Requires improvement
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View agency: Comficare Ltd

Key facts: Barnstaple

Home care agencies listed12
Rated Good or Outstanding8 of 9 (89%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Devon usual weekly rate (2025)£1,110
Most recently inspectedComficare Ltd (March 2023)
Good8
Requires improvement1
Not yet rated3

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

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CQC quality of home care in Barnstaple

Rated Good or Outstanding
8/ 9 rated
Newly registered (awaiting rating)
3

Every agency here is regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Each profile shows the full CQC breakdown — whether the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.

What home care costs in Barnstaple

Visiting care typically costs £22–£30 per hour across the UK. That’s a typical range, not a local quote, so ask each agency for a written quote. For context, Devon council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £1,110/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. Devon council carries out the free care needs assessment.

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What later-life care costs in Barnstaple

Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Barnstaple compares with the wider North Devon area and the UK.

Average weekly care costs in Barnstaple, North Devon and the UK
Type of careBarnstapleNorth Devon avgUK average
Residential care home£1,400£1,218£1,200
Nursing care home£1,400£1,218£1,500
Live-in care (est.)——~£1,400
Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.)——~£460

Residential care in Barnstaple averages £1,400/week — about 17% above the UK average.

Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Barnstaple within ~5 miles; North Devon county-wide); actual fees depend on the home, room and level of care. Home-care figures are typical UK estimates — we don’t yet hold verified local agency rates, so they aren’t shown per area. Always get written quotes. Model your own numbers with the care cost calculator.

Common questions

How many home care agencies are there in Barnstaple?

AskBart lists 12 CQC-registered home care agencies in and around Barnstaple.

How much does home care cost in Barnstaple?

Across the UK, visiting (hourly) home care typically costs £22–£30 per hour, overnight care £150–£220 per night, and live-in care £1,100–£1,600 per week. Actual fees in Barnstaple depend on the agency and your care needs, so always ask for a written quote after a free needs assessment.

Are home care agencies in Barnstaple regulated?

Yes. Every agency listed here is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). 8 of the 9 rated agencies are rated Good or Outstanding. Each profile shows the full CQC rating across all five areas: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.

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