Westmead
Residential care home in Braunton, Devon
Operated by Valorum 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
Westmead is a 19-bed residential care home in Braunton, Devon, providing care for older people aged 65 and over, as well as younger adults, individuals with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and mental health support needs. The home is registered to provide dementia care and maintains round-the-clock staffing to support residents with complex needs and assistance in daily living.
The Care Quality Commission rated Westmead as Requires Improvement overall in 2022. The home was rated Good for Effective care and Caring, and Requires Improvement for Safe, Responsive and Well-led domains.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 650 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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
21 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia 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
Westmead is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is North Devon District Hospital, 5.2 miles away. The local GP practice is CAEN MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Braunton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Ilfracombe & District Community Transport Association
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Part of Valorum Care
Westmead is one of 30 homes run by Valorum 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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