Combe Home Care
Combe Home Care is a home care agency in Ilfracombe, Devon (EX34 9DS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Combe Home Care
We at Combe Home Care are proud to provide compassionate home care to families across Ilfracombe and the surrounding communities in Devon. As a trusted domiciliary care provider, we bring professional support directly into the place people love most: their own home. Operating from the heart of Ilfracombe, our team covers the wider EX postcode area, reaching residents throughout this beautiful corner of the South West. Because we deliver care in your own surroundings, every visit is shaped around the home you know, the routines you cherish, and the community connections that matter most to you. There is no need to leave behind familiar views, neighbours, or treasured belongings; instead, we come to you, offering reassurance and practical help where it is needed. Our specialisms reflect the diverse needs of the people we support. We provide older person care for those who simply need a helping hand to remain independent, alongside dedicated dementia care delivered with patience, understanding, and a focus on preserving dignity and identity. For individuals living with a physical disability, our team offers thoughtful, person centred assistance that promotes confidence and autonomy. We also support younger adults, recognising that meaningful care is not defined by age but by the goals, aspirations, and circumstances of each individual. In practice, this means our care can range from companionship visits and help with daily tasks such as washing, dressing, and meal preparation, through to more complex support for those with progressive conditions. Families tell us that knowing a familiar, well briefed carer is calling in brings enormous peace of mind, particularly when relatives live at a distance. We work closely with loved ones to ensure care plans evolve as needs change, keeping communication open and honest at every step. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our CQC Overall Rating of Good, with Good ratings achieved across all five inspection domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. This consistent recognition tells families that the care we provide is not only kind and respectful but also safely delivered, clinically effective, attentive to changing needs, and supported by strong leadership. It is an independent reassurance that the standards we hold ourselves to are being met in the eyes of the regulator. Choosing home care is a deeply personal decision, and we understand that families often begin their search at an anxious moment. If you are exploring options for a parent, partner, or loved one in Ilfracombe or nearby, we warmly invite you to get in touch. We would be glad to listen, answer your questions, and help you find the right path forward, at a pace that feels comfortable for everyone involved.
Care provided at Combe Home Care
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 8 August 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Combe Home Care
Where is Combe Home Care located?
Combe Home Care is a home care agency based in Ilfracombe, Devon (EX34 9DS), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Combe Home Care provide?
Combe Home Care is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Combe Home Care's CQC rating?
Combe Home Care is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 8 August 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Combe Home Care provide dementia care?
Yes. Combe Home Care supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Combe Home Care
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Combe Home Care Ltd is registered for dementia care in people's own homes.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. Combe Home Care Ltd covers roughly 10 miles from Ilfracombe.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the South West
Combe Home Care Ltd has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £28 to £33 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Combe Home Care Ltd. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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