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There are 13 home care agencies in and around Bideford on AskBart. 90% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The most recent inspection was at Ark Nursing & Care Agency in June 2023.

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Home care agencies (13)

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Kalm Living is a home care agency based in Bideford, Devon.

CQC:Safe: Requires improvementWell-led: Inadequate
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AVH Care is a home care agency based in Bideford, Devon, delivering care and support in people's own homes.

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CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Requires improvement
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Key facts: Bideford

Home care agencies listed13
Rated Good or Outstanding9 of 10 (90%)
Rated Outstanding1
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Devon usual weekly rate (2025)£1,110
Most recently inspectedArk Nursing & Care Agency (June 2023)
Outstanding1
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 Bideford

Rated Good or Outstanding
9/ 10 rated
Outstanding
1
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 Bideford

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 Bideford

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

Average weekly care costs in Bideford, Torridge and the UK
Type of careBidefordTorridge avgUK average
Residential care home—£1,300£1,200
Nursing care home——£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 (Bideford within ~5 miles; Torridge 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 Bideford?

AskBart lists 13 CQC-registered home care agencies in and around Bideford, 1 of them rated Outstanding.

How much does home care cost in Bideford?

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 Bideford 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 Bideford regulated?

Yes. Every agency listed here is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). 9 of the 10 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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