Care home
Margaret Allen
Residential care home in Tiverton, Devon
Margaret Allen
Residential care home in Tiverton, Devon
Operated by Easy Living Care
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- 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
Margaret Allen is a care home in Tiverton, Devon, registered for 15 residents and offering residential, dementia and respite care. Support is provided for older people, people with dementia, people with physical disabilities, people with mental health needs, people with sensory impairment and people with eating disorders. Care is delivered around the clock by staff who are DBS checked and trained before working alone. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall, and it received Good ratings for being safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Every room at Margaret Allen has its own ensuite, and freshly cooked meals are served daily with optional snacks and hot or cold drinks. Residents have access to a courtyard for fresh air, and there is local outside space nearby. Activities and games are arranged through the day, and a separate lounge offers a quieter setting. Telephones, televisions and radios are provided in each room.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 10 September 2019 · Last inspected 9 August 2019
Inspectors found that the home is clean and feels safe, and that people and their relatives are content with the everyday support they receive. Staff are described as kind, warm and attentive, with care plans developed alongside residents and their families. Meals are well regarded, and people have access to health professionals.
- Residents and relatives feel safe and are happy with the care and support given.
- Staff are caring, kind and compassionate, and treat people with dignity and respect.
- Medicines are managed safely, risks are identified and reduced, and safeguarding arrangements are in place.
- Staffing levels and staff training meet needs, and the home has an open culture with regular quality checks.
- There is little signage or use of colour to help people living with dementia find their way around independently.
- Feedback about the range and quality of activities is mixed, and inspectors recommended developing more meaningful occupation for residents.
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
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 850 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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
158 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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 |
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Local health safety net
Margaret Allen is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), 13.2 miles away. The local GP practice is AMICUS HEALTH, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Tiverton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Unite - Carers in Mid Devon
To promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of unpaid carers who look after someone who depends on them, in the Mid Devon area, by the advancement of education, the protection of health and…
Community Life Hub Group
The Community Life Hub Group is a social prescribing project working with both surgeries within the town and surrounding villages to help reduce loneliness, isolation or anyone just wanting a bit…
Part of Easy Living Care
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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