Independent Care Home
Swimbridge House Care Home
Nursing home in North Devon, 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
Swimbridge House Care Home is a 44-bed nursing home in North Devon providing residential, nursing, respite and dementia care. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home offers both residential and nursing care for older people, with specialist provision for those living with dementia. Respite care is also available. Families are able to visit and maintain contact with residents through a range of arrangements.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
1 recorded crimes in the local area (March 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £990 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing 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 | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,054 |
| 2025 | — | £1,110 |
| 2026 | £990 | — |
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
Swimbridge House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is North Devon District Hospital, 4.3 miles away. The local GP practice is LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE, 3.3 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in North Devon
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Well North Devon
Age Well North Devon (formerly Age Concern Barnstaple & North Devon) supports older & vulnerable people to reduce loneliness & isolation, improve health & wellbeing & support…
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It's best to call the home directly on 01271 444004 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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