Ridge House Residential Care Home
Residential care home in Crediton, 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
Ridge House Residential Care Home is a 15-bed home in Crediton, Devon, providing residential and respite care. It is a family-run business set in its own grounds, with views over Dartmoor. Residents can use nearby amenities, including a post office, shops and a public house. The home aims to meet each resident's social, emotional, spiritual and physical needs, and it plans activities for residents.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Requires Improvement overall in its 2026 report. It rated effective and responsive care Good, and safe, caring and well-led care Requires Improvement.
Care provided
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
64 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 | — |
| 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 |
What Devon council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Ridge House Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), 14.1 miles away. The local GP practice is BOW MEDICAL PRACTICE, 4.5 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Crediton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Crediton
Age Concern Crediton is an independently registered charity responsible for raising its own funds. Our mission is to promote the well-being of 50+ people in Crediton & district & help make later…
Exeter U3a
The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those retired from full time work by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and personal…
Exeter Community Transport Association
Provision of transport services to disabled persons including Ring & Ride service, hire of wheelchairs and mobility equipment.
Friends of Mount Pleasant Health Centre
Provide transport to & from health centre/hospital/dentist for referred patients. Collect & deliver prescriptions for housebound patients. Visit lonely or isolated patients. Prepare details for…
Age UK Exeter
To promote the well-being of all older people in Exeter and help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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