Community Choices

CQC good
Address1 Westacott Cottages, Bishops Tawton, Barnstaple, EX32 0AE

About

Community Choices is a retirement living service in Barnstaple, Devon, supporting older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and people with learning disabilities. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with all key-question areas — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — also rated Good in the 2022 inspection report.

Specialist care

Learning disabilities
Older people (65+)
Younger adults (under 65)

Nearby amenities

GP surgery1.1 mi
Hospital33.2 mi

What's in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsLimited
  • Play SpaceLimited
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkLimited
  • Tennis CourtLimited
  • Bowling GreenLimited
  • Playing FieldLimited

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsLimited
  • Restaurants & CafesLimited
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsLimited
  • TakeawaysLimited

Area figures for South West England.

What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care — typically £22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care — typically £150–£220 per night
Live-in care — typically £1,100–£1,600 per week

Estimated typical UK ranges — Community Choices will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.

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Local health safety net

Community Choices is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, 33.2 miles away. The local GP practice is LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.1 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital · 33.2 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Outstanding
LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE · 1.1 mi

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

Information last reviewed September 2026.

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