Retirement living (4)

Cumberland Complex is a retirement living community in Torquay, South West England.

Supported living

Domiciliary Care South Devon is a domiciliary care service based in Paignton, South West England.

Supported living
House prices in Torbay

The average house price in Torbay is £223,577, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£223,577
Detached
£421,228
Semi-detached
£273,729
Terraced
£214,572
Flats & maisonettes
£137,428

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Common questions
What types of retirement living are available in Torbay?

Torbay has Supported living options available. Retirement communities range from independent living apartments to assisted living villages with on-site care available if needed in the future.

Who oversees retirement living communities in Torbay?

Unlike care homes, retirement living developments in England are not regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The Associated Retirement Community Operators (ARCO) is the main trade body representing the sector, and many communities in Torbay are ARCO members. Where on-site personal care is offered, those care services are separately CQC-registered.

Weighing up your options in Torbay?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Torbay:

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