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Simply Caring is a home care agency based in Ivybridge, South Hams, Devon, providing care and support in people's own homes.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
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Home care in Ivybridge
3 agencies
There are 3 home care agencies in and around Ivybridge on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The most recent inspection was at Home Instead Senior Care in October 2022.
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Home care agencies (3)
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VerifiedCQC Outstanding
Home Instead Senior Care is a home care agency based in Ivybridge, South Hams, Devon.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Outstanding
Fees on request
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VerifiedCQC Good
Cera Douro Court is a home care agency operated by Cera Care, based in Ivybridge, South Hams, Devon.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
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Key facts: Ivybridge
| Home care agencies listed | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Devon usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,110 |
| Most recently inspected | Home Instead Senior Care (October 2022) |
Outstanding1
Good2
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 Ivybridge
Rated Good or Outstanding
3/ 3 rated
Outstanding
1
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 Ivybridge
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 Ivybridge
Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Ivybridge compares with the wider South Hams area and the UK.
| Type of care | Ivybridge | South Hams avg | UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care home | — | £1,080 | £1,200 |
| Nursing care home | — | £1,080 | £1,500 |
| Live-in care (est.) | — | — | ~£1,400 |
| Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.) | — | — | ~£460 |
Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Ivybridge within ~5 miles; South Hams 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 Ivybridge?
AskBart lists 3 CQC-registered home care agencies in and around Ivybridge, 1 of them rated Outstanding.
How much does home care cost in Ivybridge?
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 Ivybridge 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 Ivybridge regulated?
Yes. Every agency listed here is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). 3 of the 3 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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