Ridgeway Residential Home
Residential care home in Sidmouth, Devon
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
Ridgeway Residential Home is a residential care home in Sidmouth, East Devon, providing care for older people aged 65 and over. The home is registered for 15 beds.
The home is registered to provide residential care and support to its residents.
Care provided
Specialist care
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
19 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Ridgeway Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), 12.2 miles away. The local GP practice is SID VALLEY PRACTICE, 1.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Sidmouth
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Sid Valley Memory Cafe
We provide help and support to people within the Sid Valley with memory issues, their carers and loved ones. Our services include weekly meetings with music with our own pianist, games, quizzes,…
Ottery Help Scheme
We work closely with our local community to provide transport for medical appointments, a wide range of activity groups that focus on enhancing wellbeing and building social connections, as well…
Exmouth and District Community Transport Group
Provides community transport for those with a mobility problem and lone parents in isolated rural areas. the charity has three tail-lift minibuses - a ring & ride bus supported by local government…
Seaton University of the Third Age (U3a)
A self-help organisation for older people and those who are retired from full time work, which draws upon the knowledge, experience and skills of our members to organise and provide interest…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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