The Old Vicarage
Care home in Budleigh Salterton, 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
The Old Vicarage is a residential care home operated by Neways Residential, located in Budleigh Salterton, East Devon. It provides residential care, dementia care, and respite care to older adults, with 26 registered beds. The home is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with an Outstanding rating for Caring; it was also rated Good for Safe, Effective, Responsive, and Well-led.
The home serves residents from across East Devon and the surrounding area. Care is tailored to individual needs, with support designed to help people remain as independent and engaged as possible.
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 SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
16 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 |
What Devon council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Old Vicarage is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), 9.9 miles away. The local GP practice is BUDLEIGH SALTERTON MEDICAL PRACTICE, 2.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Budleigh Salterton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
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 tail-lift minibuses THIS CHARITY ONLY REMAINS OPEN for Donations/Legacies…
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,…
East Teignbridge Community Transport Association
Provision of transport for elderly, disabled and people with special needs and community groups
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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