Malden House Care Home, East Devon

Hartford Care

Malden House Care Home

Residential care home in East Devon, Devon

Operated by Hartford Care

CQC Outstanding19 bedsDementiaResidential
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement CommunityPeaceful Neighbourhood
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.
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Address69 Sidford Rd, Sidmouth EX10 9LR, UK
Beds19
Weekly feefrom £1,350 · 2026
En-suite95%
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Malden House Care Home is a residential care home run by Hartford Care in East Devon. The home has 19 registered beds and provides residential, respite and dementia care. It was rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission overall.

The home was rated Good for safety and Outstanding across the other four key questions: effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership.

Care provided

Dementia
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Pets Allowed
Quiet Area
Terrace Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Visits from Children

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2025

What's nearby

GP surgery800 m
A&E: Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)12.0 miles
Bus stop150 m
Train station10.0 miles
Shops500 m
Pub or bar800 m
  • Set back from main road noise
  • Ambulance station about 700 m away
  • Fire station about 650 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

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtSparse
  • Bowling GreenLimited
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesLimited
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysLimited

Local crime statistics

13 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime38%
Other theft15%
Shoplifting15%
Criminal damage & arson15%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,350
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Devon usually pays £1,110 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £240 a week.

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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Devon pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£1,054
2025—£1,110
2026£1,350—

What Devon council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.

Local health safety net

Malden House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), 11.9 miles away. The local GP practice is SID VALLEY PRACTICE, 0.5 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) · 11.9 mi
Nearest GP
SID VALLEY PRACTICE · 0.5 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in East Devon

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Ottery Help Scheme

We work closely with our local community to provide transport for medical appointments, a wide range of activity groups that focus on enhancing wellbeing and building social connections, as well…

1.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1150898)
Charity

Trip Community Transport Association

Providing and maintaining non-profit community transport services.general mobility aids and equipment, and a befriending service

3.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1082544)
Charity

Honiton Carers Support Group

Activities include Art & Craft, Speakers on various subjects, Walk & Chats and many other activities all chosen by the members themselves.

4.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1209718)
Charity

The Sid Valley Memory Cafe

We provide help and support to people within the Sid Valley with memory issues, their carers and loved ones. Our services include weekly meetings with music with our own pianist, games, quizzes,…

5.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1154261)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Malden House?
Malden House can be found in Sidmouth, conveniently near to many popular facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Malden House?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body responsible for overseeing health and social care services in England. Malden House has received an outstanding rating, reflecting the high standards of care and safety provided at the facility.
What kinds of senior care does Malden House provide?
Malden House offers a variety of senior care options, including respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity of Malden House?
At present, Malden House can accommodate 19 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Malden House?
Hartford Care is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
Malden House offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Culinary and Baking Sessions, Literature and Poetry Discussions, and Hair & Beauty Services.
How much does care at Malden House cost?
The cost of care at Malden House can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care at Malden House is £1,350 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01395 206878.

Part of Hartford Care

Malden House Care Home is one of 54 homes run by Hartford Care 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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