The Old School House

The Old School House

Home care agency in Bideford, Devon

Operated by Shalom Health Recruitment

Not yet rated by CQC
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement Community
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.
AddressOfiice 7a and 7b, 13 Bridgeland Street, Bideford, EX39 2QE

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About

The Old School House is a home care agency based in Bideford, Torridge, Devon. It provides care and support in people's own homes for older people aged 65 and over, and for younger adults under 65. The agency says its aim is to help the people it supports lead healthy, active lives. It tailors its arrangements to each person's individual needs, and can provide extra support or change a care plan when required. Care and support are available around the clock.

Specialist care

Older people (65+)
Younger adults (under 65)

What's nearby

GP surgery500 m
Hospital8.4 miles

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtSparse
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysAdequate

What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care — typically £22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care — typically £150–£220 per night
Live-in care — typically £1,100–£1,600 per week

Estimated typical UK ranges — The Old School House will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.

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Local health safety net

The Old School House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is North Devon District Hospital, 8.4 miles away. The local GP practice is WOODA SURGERY, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
North Devon District Hospital · 8.4 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
WOODA SURGERY · 0.3 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Part of Shalom Health Recruitment

The Old School House is one of 3 services run by Shalom Health Recruitment on AskBart. See how the group's services are rated and where it operates.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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