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Susan Day Residential Home
Care home in Ilfracombe, Devon
Susan Day Residential Home
Care home in Ilfracombe, 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.
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About
Susan Day Residential Home is a 33-bed residential care home in Ilfracombe, Devon. The home is registered to provide personal care and nursing care for older people and younger adults. It was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key-question areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. The CQC report was published in 2019.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 5 March 2019 · Last inspected 7 February 2019
Inspectors found that people had a good experience living at the home, with care plans drawn up in detail alongside them and their health needs met. Staff were described as capable and supported in their work, and the home was seen as promoting dignity and respect, with people's views taken into account. The premises were found to be very clean and well maintained, although staff were sometimes felt to be rushed at certain times.
- People were invited to shape how the home is run and to share their views freely, including on food and menus.
- Staff were described as skilled, experienced and knowledgeable, and were supported in their roles.
- Care was planned in detail with people, and their health and care needs were being met.
- Activities were available for people to enjoy, and contact with relatives and friends was supported through visits and social media.
- Staff were considered to be rushed at certain times of the day.
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 February 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 500 m away
- Fire station about 500 m away
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 ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
121 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 Devon council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,054 |
| 2025 | £1,110 |
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Local health safety net
Susan Day Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is North Devon District Hospital, 8.7 miles away. The local GP practice is COMBE COASTAL PRACTICE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Ilfracombe
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Ilfracombe & District Community Transport Association
The purpose of the CIO is to relieve persons who are handicapped, aged, blind and otherwise disabled or disadvantaged in North Devon by providing transport such persons to and from such…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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