Care South
Kenwith Castle Country House Care
Residential care home in Bideford, Devon
Operated by Care South
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
Kenwith Castle Country House Care is a 59-bed residential home in Bideford, Devon, operated by Care South, a not-for-profit charity providing care services across the south of England. The home supports people living with dementia and offers residential care within a safe environment.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, achieving Good grades for safety, effectiveness, caring and leadership, and Outstanding for responsiveness to residents' needs.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 27 February 2023 · Last inspected 16 November 2022
Inspectors found that the registered manager's approachable leadership has helped create a warm, friendly atmosphere, and that people, relatives and staff spoke positively about everyday care. Residents, including some living with dementia, were supported to join social activities and use the grounds, and the report describes staff adapting their approach to protect dignity, including at the end of life. Despite wider national staffing shortages, the service recruited new staff, and the report describes staff as valued and well supported.
- The registered manager's approachable and inclusive leadership is highly regarded by staff, relatives and residents.
- Residents have equal access to social events and the grounds, including a sensory garden planned with residents and families and a social bar.
- Staff are described as caring and consistent, adapting their approach to protect dignity, including for people at the end of life.
- Food is varied, with choice and a weekly menu, and the home is described as very clean.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025
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 SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
133 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 | — |
| Dementia 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
Kenwith Castle Country House Care is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is North Devon District Hospital, 9.3 miles away. The local GP practice is NORTHAM SURGERY, 1.3 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Part of Care South
Kenwith Castle Country House Care is one of 19 homes run by Care South 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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