Harcombe Valley Care
Harcombe Valley Care is a home care agency in Sidmouth, Devon (EX10 9TZ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Harcombe Valley Care
We at Harcombe Valley Care are proud to provide compassionate home care across Sidmouth and the surrounding communities of East Devon, supporting older people to live well and safely in the place they know best: their own home. Set within the welcoming coastal town of Sidmouth, our team travels to those we support throughout the local area, bringing dedicated care directly to familiar front doors. Whether your loved one lives in a quiet village lane, a town centre flat, or a long held family home overlooking the Devon countryside, we tailor our visits around the rhythms and routines that make each household unique. There is no need to leave behind treasured surroundings, favourite armchairs, or beloved gardens to receive thoughtful, professional support. Our care is built around four core specialisms: older person care, home care, dementia care, and support for adults living with a physical disability. In practice, this means we work closely with each individual and their family to understand exactly what good care looks like for them. For older residents, that may involve gentle companionship, help with personal care, medication prompts, and assistance with daily tasks that have become more challenging over time. For those living with dementia, our approach is patient and consistent, focused on preserving dignity, reducing distress, and celebrating moments of connection. For adults with a physical disability, we offer practical, respectful support that promotes independence and enables people to continue doing the things they love. Families often tell us that the greatest gift home care can provide is peace of mind. Knowing that a familiar, well briefed carer is arriving to check in on a parent, partner, or relative can transform the worry of distance into the reassurance of reliable support. We work in partnership with families, GPs, district nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure that care plans evolve as needs change, and that nothing important slips through the cracks. Our quality of care is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of Good across every domain assessed: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. This consistent rating, achieved at our most recent inspection, demonstrates that the people who use our care feel safe, that the support they receive makes a meaningful difference to their wellbeing, that our carers treat them with genuine kindness, that we respond thoughtfully to their changing needs, and that our team is guided by strong, attentive leadership. For families researching care options, a Good rating across all five areas offers reassurance that standards are being met across the board, not just in isolated aspects of the work. Choosing home care is a deeply personal decision, and we understand that it often arrives at an emotional time. Perhaps a recent hospital stay has highlighted the need for extra support, or perhaps you have been quietly worrying about a loved one for some time and feel ready to explore the options. Whatever has brought you here, we would be honoured to have a conversation with you. We can talk through what you are noticing, what kind of help might be useful, and how a tailored package of visits could fit into daily life in Sidmouth and across the wider EX postcode area. If you would like to learn more about how we can support your family, please do reach out. A warm conversation costs nothing, and it may be the first step towards the comfort and reassurance you have been hoping to find.
Care provided at Harcombe Valley Care
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 22 January 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Harcombe Valley Care
Where is Harcombe Valley Care located?
Harcombe Valley Care is a home care agency based in Sidmouth, Devon (EX10 9TZ), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Harcombe Valley Care provide?
Harcombe Valley Care is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Harcombe Valley Care's CQC rating?
Harcombe Valley Care is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 22 January 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Harcombe Valley Care provide dementia care?
Yes. Harcombe Valley Care supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Harcombe Valley Care
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Harcombe Valley Care Limited 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. Harcombe Valley Care Limited covers roughly 10 miles from Sidmouth.
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
Harcombe Valley Care Limited 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 Harcombe Valley Care Limited. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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