Simply Caring

Simply Caring is a home care agency in Ivybridge, Devon (PL21 9QP). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Simply Caring

We at Simply Caring are proud to provide compassionate home care across Ivybridge and the surrounding communities of Devon, supporting people to live safely and comfortably in the place they know best: their own home. Based in the PL postcode area, our team serves families throughout Ivybridge and the wider South West region. Rather than asking loved ones to move into a residential setting, we bring thoughtful, personalised support directly to their doorstep, allowing them to remain surrounded by familiar rooms, treasured possessions, and cherished memories whilst receiving the assistance they need to thrive each day. Our specialisms reflect the diverse needs of the people we support. We provide older person care tailored to changing circumstances, whether that involves a little help with daily routines or more comprehensive support as needs evolve. For those living with dementia, we offer patient, understanding care that focuses on maintaining dignity, encouraging independence, and creating calm, reassuring moments throughout the day. Families often tell us how much peace of mind it brings to know a familiar, trusted carer is visiting their loved one. We also support adults living with physical disabilities, helping with mobility, personal care, and the practical tasks that can make daily life more challenging. For individuals with visual or hearing impairments, we adapt our communication and approach to ensure every visit feels comfortable, respectful, and genuinely helpful. Our support extends to younger adults too, recognising that care needs are not defined by age and that every person deserves a package built around their own goals, preferences, and lifestyle. In practice, this means we take the time to truly understand each individual before we begin. We listen to families, learn routines, and build care plans that fit around the person rather than the other way around. Whether it is help with getting up in the morning, preparing a favourite meal, medication support, companionship during the day, or assistance settling comfortably in the evening, our aim is always the same: to make life easier, safer, and more enjoyable. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of Good across every domain assessed, including Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. For families weighing up their options, this consistent recognition offers reassurance that the care being delivered meets the standards expected by the independent regulator. It reflects our ongoing dedication to safe practice, effective outcomes, genuine kindness, responsiveness to individual needs, and thoughtful leadership behind the scenes. Choosing home care is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand it often comes at an emotional time. If you are exploring support for a parent, partner, relative, or yourself, we warmly invite you to get in touch. We are always happy to have an unhurried conversation, answer your questions, and help you consider what good care at home in Ivybridge could look like for your family.

Care provided at Simply Caring

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Simply Caring

Where is Simply Caring located?

Simply Caring is a home care agency based in Ivybridge, Devon (PL21 9QP), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.

What type of care does Simply Caring provide?

Simply Caring is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Simply Caring's CQC rating?

Simply Caring is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 22 December 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Simply Caring provide dementia care?

Yes. Simply Caring supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.

Questions families ask about Simply Caring

Can they support someone living with dementia at home?

Yes. Yes. Simply Caring 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. Simply Caring covers roughly 10 miles from Ivybridge.

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

Simply Caring 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.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Simply Caring. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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