Overleat Residential Care Home
Care home in Kingsbridge, Devon
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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
Overleat Residential Care Home is a 13-bed residential care home in Kingsbridge, Devon, set in a semi-rural location. The home provides residential care, dementia care, respite care and personal care support to its residents.
Overleat is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. The report was published in 2019.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 3 April 2019 · Last inspected 10 March 2019
Overleat, a Kingsbridge home for up to 13 older people, some of whom may be living with dementia, was found to have caring staff who knew people well and a consistent team. People and their relatives said staff were kind and respectful, and people were involved in decisions and had their care tailored to them. The report also notes that the home's leadership has improved its monitoring since the previous inspection.
- People and relatives described staff as kind and respectful, and people were involved in decisions as far as possible.
- The staff team was consistent, and staff knew people well and supported them to move around the service safely.
- Risks were known, planned for and managed well, with a focus on helping people stay as independent as possible.
- The service had good working relationships with local healthcare professionals and supported people who wanted to take part in social activities.
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.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 650 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
60 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 | — |
- 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
Overleat Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Torbay Hospital, 16.9 miles away. The local GP practice is NORTON BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Kingsbridge
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Kingsbridge Age Concern
An independently registered charity responsible for raising its own funds. We promote the health & wellbeing of anyone over 55 living in and around Kingsbridge. Our services include: daily drop-in…
Salcombe Day Centre for the Elderly
meeting point for over 60s. teas/coffees available.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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