West Heanton - Residential Home
Care home in Beaworthy, Devon
Operated by West Heanton
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
West Heanton is a residential care home in Beaworthy, Devon, providing accommodation for 28 residents. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with an Outstanding rating for Caring. It offers residential and respite care, and also provides domiciliary support across Torrington, Holsworthy, Hatherleigh and nearby villages.
The home operates a day centre open Monday to Friday, and offers additional services including meals on wheels and sitting support. West Heanton has been run as a family business since 1991.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 2 August 2019 · Last inspected 21 June 2019
Inspectors found that people were consistently positive about everyday care at this care home for older people, which was rated Good. Staff were described as compassionate and kind, and the home had a warm, friendly atmosphere with close relationships between people and staff. Activities and social opportunities were a major part of daily life and were seen as supporting people's wellbeing.
- Staff were described as compassionate and kind, and people had built close, trusting relationships with them.
- Staff anticipated needs well and tailored support to individuals, such as helping a person with dementia, who had once been a florist, to arrange flowers from the garden.
- Activities, outings and community events were a significant part of people's lives, including a vintage-themed fete that local residents could attend.
- People and relatives praised the registered manager as approachable and a good leader, and the home received recognition for dementia awareness work and for the manager's care awards.
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
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2024
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured).
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- 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 (June 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 |
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Local health safety net
West Heanton - Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is North Devon District Hospital, 16.1 miles away. The local GP practice is BLACK TORRINGTON SURGERY, 3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Beaworthy
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Okehampton District Community Transport Group
The provision of transport facilities for the elderly, disabled, poor, mothers with young children or people living in isolated areas where there are no adequate public transport facilities.
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Part of West Heanton
West Heanton - Residential Home is one of 2 homes run by West Heanton 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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