Crocus Care
The Red House Care Home
Residential care home in Yelverton, Devon
Operated by Crocus Care
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 Red House Care Home is a 28-bed residential care home in Yelverton, Devon, operated by Crocus Care. It provides residential, respite and dementia care.
The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 900 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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
8 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 | from £1,076 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia 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 | £1,076 | — |
What Devon council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Red House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Derriford Hospital, 5.5 miles away. The local GP practice is YELVERTON SURGERY, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Yelverton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Tavistock Community Transport Association
It provides community transport services in the Tavistock, West Devon and East Cornwall areas through the operation of the Tavistock Country Bus.
Yelverton Community Projects
The charity has three operating arms. YelverCare provides services primarily to elderly people, including transport to medical and other appointments, providing company and a monthly luncheon…
Tavistock Memory Cafe
Tavistock Memory Cafe is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation based in Tavistock, Devon. The Cafe provides a range of activities for those living with dementia and offers sessions where carers…
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Part of Crocus Care
The Red House Care Home is one of 2 homes run by Crocus Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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