Venville House
Care home in Yelverton, 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
Venville House is a small care home in Yelverton, Devon, with 8 registered beds. It provides care for older people and is registered with the Care Quality Commission.
The home was rated Requires Improvement in the 2023 CQC inspection. It was rated Requires Improvement for Safety and Well-led services, and Good for Effective, Caring and Responsive care.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 7 February 2023 · Last inspected 4 January 2023
Inspectors found that people at this eight-bed residential home felt safe and spoke warmly of the manager and staff team. Staff were described as kind, patient and respectful, understood safeguarding, followed infection control guidance, and worked with health and social care professionals to meet people's needs. People were supported to make their own choices and to keep in touch with family and take part in local community life.
- People said they felt safe and loved living at the home and spoke positively about the manager and staff.
- Staff were trained and knowledgeable, with sufficient numbers available to meet people's needs.
- Staff treated people with dignity, respect and kindness, and supported choice and control in the least restrictive way.
- People were supported to maintain family relationships and to be part of the local community.
- The provider remains in breach of regulation over governance processes, and the rating stays at requires improvement.
- Inspectors recommended improvements to how some medicines are managed.
- Care records need to be kept up to date and better reflect people's current needs.
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
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 150 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
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- 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 | 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
Venville House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Derriford Hospital, 10.3 miles away. The local GP practice is YELVERTON SURGERY, 5.4 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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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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