Little Oldway
Care home in Paignton, Torbay
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.
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Little Oldway is a 30-bed care home in Paignton, Torbay, Devon. It provides residential care for older adults. The home was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2024, with Safe and Well-led rated Requires Improvement, while Effective, Caring and Responsive were rated Good.
Food hygiene rating
Generally satisfactory
Food Standards Agency · inspected December 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 450 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
236 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 Torbay council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,129 |
| 2025 | £1,163 |
What Torbay council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Little Oldway is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Torbay Hospital, 2.8 miles away. The local GP practice is PEMBROKE MEDICAL GROUP, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Paignton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Torbay
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Purple Angel Dementia Awareness Devon
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Brixham Does Care
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Kerswella Care
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Devon Memory Cafe Consortium
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Totnes and Rural Community Transport
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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