Care Homes in Crediton
Crediton has 9 CQC registered care homes. 7 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding, 1 Requires improvement. 7 of the 9 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Crediton at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Crediton, to help you judge the options below.
- Devon County Council pays, residential care: £1,110 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,400 to £1,650, median £1,549
- Care home beds filled across Devon: 88%. The 12 month average is 88%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 47. Devon average is 64.
- People aged 75 and over: 11,200. Rising to 13,200 by 2035, up 18%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 6 changed owner, covering 124 beds.
- Who pays, across Devon (estimate): 42% council, 40% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,500. Rising to 1,800 by 2035, up 27%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,000. Rising to 4,500 by 2035, up 52%
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Comparing the Homes Listed in Crediton
Where near identical ratings leave you
Nine homes appear here, eight rated Good and one rated Outstanding. Ratings that cluster this tightly cannot rank a list, so the reports behind them have to. Start with the publication date, because a judgement several years old may describe a staff team that has since turned over completely. Then read the detail on staffing levels, medicines management and how residents spend their day. For the home rated Outstanding, look closely at what specifically earned that judgement, since the strength inspectors identified may or may not be the one that matters most to your family.
What a visit adds
Go at a time that has not been arranged for visitors. Late afternoon is usually the most honest hour, when staffing is thinnest and the atmosphere is hardest to stage. Sit in the communal areas rather than touring only the best bedroom, and notice whether staff speak to residents in passing or only while carrying out a task. Ask who writes the care plan, how often it is reviewed, and how a family hears about a fall or a change in health. Questions about staff turnover and agency use are fair, and the openness of the answer is itself informative.
Settling the terms
Ask about trial periods, the notice required on either side, and what the home would do if needs rose beyond what it is registered to provide. Getting those points in writing before a move avoids difficulty at a bad moment.
Arranging Care and Understanding the Cost
Starting with an assessment
A care needs assessment sets out the help required with washing, dressing, eating, mobility and medicines, along with anything clinical that has to continue. It is free, and anyone who appears to need care may ask for one whatever their savings. A relative carrying most of the caring load can request a carer assessment at the same time.
How public funding is decided
A financial assessment weighs income, savings and capital to establish the contribution expected and whether public money meets the balance. Property is handled differently depending on circumstances, including whether a spouse continues to live there, so it is worth raising that directly. The adult social care team at Devon County Council carries out both assessments and can explain what support might apply while a decision is pending.
Getting a clear fee picture
Ask each home for a written schedule separating accommodation, personal care, laundry, activities, chiropody, hairdressing and escorted appointments, with extras marked plainly. Ask how often fees are reviewed and by what margin recently, and confirm whether a third party top up would be expected where a council contribution applies.
9 care homes in Crediton
- Kite House · Burridge Farm, Crediton, Devon, EX17 4EL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Crediton Care & Support Homes Limited
Here at Kite House, we provide residential care for younger adults with learning disabilities and autism, situated in the heart of Crediton, Devon. We are proud to be a place where the people we support feel genuinely at home, and where...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Hillbrow Residential Care Home · 1 Park Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3BS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Hillbrow Residential Care Home Limited
We at Hillbrow Residential Care Home are proud to offer warm, dedicated residential care in the heart of Crediton, Devon. Our home has been thoughtfully created as a welcoming place where older people can feel truly at ease, whether they...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Ridge House Residential Care Home · Church Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 6PJ
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Ridge House Residential Home Limited
We at Ridge House Residential Care Home are proud to offer warm, personalised residential care in the heart of Crediton, Devon. Our home provides a welcoming setting for older people who value comfort, companionship, and thoughtful support...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care - Burridge Farm · Sandford, Crediton, Devon, EX17 4EL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Crediton Care & Support Homes Limited
Burridge Farm is a residential care home near Crediton in Devon, supporting adults with a learning disability or autism, including younger adults. We offer permanent places and respite stays. Being in the Devon countryside shapes how life...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Kenwyn · Albert Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 2BZ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by South West Care Homes Limited
Kenwyn is a residential care home in Crediton. We provide care for older people and younger adults, and we offer respite and short stays. We do one thing and we try to do it well. There is no nursing unit here and no specialist wing. What...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Creedy Court · Shobrooke, Crediton, Devon, EX17 1AD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Crediton Care & Support Homes Limited
We are Creedy Court, a residential care home in Crediton, Devon. We support older people and younger adults, including adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people managing mental health conditions and people with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The Chantry · 46-47 Dean Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3EN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Diamond Care (2000) Limited
The Chantry is a residential care home in Crediton in Devon. We support adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults and younger adults, and we offer respite stays for people whose usual home is elsewhere. We run this as a home that...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Southview · Station Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 6HX
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by Orchard View Care Services Limited
Southview is a care home in Crediton, Devon. We provide residential care for adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, mostly younger adults, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. Our most recent overall...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Summerhayes Care Home · The Square, Crediton, Devon, EX17 4LN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Summerhayes Care Home Limited
Summerhayes Care Home is a care home in Crediton, Devon. We provide residential care for older people, including people with a physical disability and people with a visual or hearing impairment, and we offer respite stays alongside...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
What care costs in Devon, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care South West figure, because too few Devon homes publish this price. 52 homes. Median £1,549. | £1,110 | £1,400 to £1,650 |
| Nursing care South West figure, because too few Devon homes publish this price. 16 homes. Median £1,810. | £1,363 | £1,599 to £1,983 |
| Residential dementia care South West figure, because too few Devon homes publish this price. 19 homes. Median £1,665. | Not published separately | £1,450 to £1,813 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Devon homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Ridge House Residential Care Home, 1 July 2026, Requires improvement
- Hillbrow Residential Care Home Limited, 16 April 2026, Good
- Kenwyn, 2 July 2021, Good
Longest since a report
- Southview, 22 June 2018, Outstanding
- Summerhayes Care Home, 9 August 2018, Good
- Kite House, 26 February 2019, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Crediton
How many care homes are there in Crediton?
Crediton has 9 CQC registered care homes: 1 Outstanding, 7 Good, 1 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Crediton?
Devon County Council pays an average of £1,110 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,400 to £1,650 a week. South West figure, because too few Devon homes publish this price. 52 homes. Median £1,549. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which care homes in Crediton were inspected most recently?
Ridge House Residential Care Home (1 July 2026), Hillbrow Residential Care Home Limited (16 April 2026) and Kenwyn (2 July 2021) have the most recent CQC reports.