Wolborough Court
Care home in Newton Abbot, Devon
Operated by StBenetsRCG
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.
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About
Wolborough Court is a 25-bed care home in Newton Abbot, Devon. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with all five key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — assessed as Good in the 2022 report.
The home provides care for older people requiring residential and nursing support.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 9 February 2022 · Last inspected 4 January 2022
Inspectors rated Wolborough Court good at its first inspection, which was planned and based on the previous rating. The report describes a home for 23 older people where staff are said to be caring, kind and respectful, people's choices and independence are supported, and medicines, infection control and premises checks are handled well. Staffing was a concern, with inspectors noting recruitment difficulties and last-minute sickness, though the report says the home had recruited new staff since the visit.
- Staff are described as caring, friendly and respectful, with kind and compassionate support
- Medicines are managed safely and care plans reflect individual preferences
- Strong infection control, a clean premises, and regular health and safety checks
- Staff are reported to be well trained and competent, and the leadership culture is viewed positively
- Mixed views on staffing levels, linked to staff leaving, recruitment difficulties and last-minute sickness
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 November 2025
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
160 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 |
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Local health safety net
Wolborough Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Torbay Hospital, 3.8 miles away. The local GP practice is ALBANY SURGERY, 0.5 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Newton Abbot
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Kerswella Care
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Purple Angel Dementia Awareness Devon
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Riverside Surgery Befrienders
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Age UK Torbay
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Devon Memory Cafe Consortium
The promotion of the efficient and effective use of resources for charitable purposes among the network of Memory Cafes in Devon for the public benefit by acting as an umbrella organisation for…
Part of StBenetsRCG
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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