Red Gables
Care home in Bude, Cornwall
Operated by Mr & Mrs L Difford
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).
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About
Red Gables is a 32-bed care home in Bude, Cornwall. It is registered to provide nursing and residential care for older adults. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2023 report, with Good ratings across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 17 March 2023 · Last inspected 8 March 2023
Inspectors found that Red Gables provides a safe, relaxed and caring environment, with staff who know residents well and support their choices, independence and dignity. People said they felt safe and were content with the care, and a relative praised the home and its staff. Some areas of the building, such as worn and stained hallway flooring, were noted as needing updating, and the registered manager said replacement flooring was being ordered.
- Staff were described as caring, spending time chatting with people and treating them with dignity and respect.
- Staff knew people well, and care plans were individualised, up to date and gave clear guidance on communication and risks.
- Staff were trained, inducted and recruited in sufficient numbers, with mentions of fire safety and dementia care training.
- Management was described as approachable and responsive, and professionals said the staff were responsive to their requests.
- Some areas of the building needed updating, including a heavily stained, worn and split hallway carpet.
- Medicines given by visiting healthcare professionals were not always recorded on the home's medicines administration records, so these records were incomplete.
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected April 2026
What's nearby
- Ambulance station about 850 m away
- Fire station about 850 m away
Straight-line distances. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
41 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 Cornwall council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,097 |
| 2025 | £1,123 |
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Local health safety net
Red Gables is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is North Devon District Hospital, 27.9 miles away. The local GP practice is NEETSIDE SURGERY, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Bude
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Bude and District
Formed in 1977 with the object of promoting the welfare of the elderly within Bude, and the surrounding areas detailed in our constitution, in any manner that is or may become charitable.…
Part of Mr & Mrs L Difford
Red Gables is one of 4 homes run by Mr & Mrs L Difford 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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