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Care homes in EX39 (Bideford)

21 CQC-registered care homes have an address in the EX39 postcode district, around Bideford. Compare ratings, specialisms and the date of each inspection.

Updated 19 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)

The short version

  • Expect about £1,349 a week for residential care home (average fees paid by self-funders in South West in 2026).
  • CQC rates 95% (18 of 19) Good or Outstanding.
  • Rated since October 2024: 2.
  • Dementia is a registered specialism for 8; nursing care is provided by 3.

To cite: "Care homes in EX39 (Bideford)", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.

Care homes in EX39

Sorted on CQC rating and its date, then by distance from the EX39 centre. Our ranking method

Narrow the list:
  1. Highwood Care Home

    Bideford · Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk

    GoodRated Sep 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Highwood Care Home)
  2. Acorn Manor

    Bideford · Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk

    GoodRated Apr 2023
    See details (Acorn Manor)
  3. Lakenham Residential Care Home

    Bideford · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk

    GoodRated Nov 2022
    See details (Lakenham Residential Care Home)
  4. Primrose House

    Bideford · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk

    GoodRated Mar 2023
    See details (Primrose House)
  5. Acorn House - Bideford

    Bideford · Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk

    GoodRated Jun 2024
    See details (Acorn House - Bideford)
  6. Kenwith Castle Country House Care

    Bideford · Older people

    Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk

    GoodRated Feb 2023
    See details (Kenwith Castle Country House Care)
  7. Northam Lodge

    Bideford · Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments, Learning disabilities

    Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk

    GoodRated Apr 2018
    See details (Northam Lodge)
  8. The Warren

    Bideford · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk

    GoodRated Feb 2020
    See details (The Warren)
  9. Rosehill Bideford Ltd

    Bideford · Dementia, Older people

    Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk

    GoodRated Jul 2021Previous provider's rating
    See details (Rosehill Bideford Ltd)
  10. Herons Lea Residential Home Limited

    Bideford · Dementia, Older people, Mental health conditions

    Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk

    GoodRated May 2018
    See details (Herons Lea Residential Home Limited)
  11. Bluebell House

    Bideford · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk

    GoodRated Oct 2020
    See details (Bluebell House)
  12. Beachfield

    Bideford · Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk

    GoodRated Feb 2019
    See details (Beachfield)
  13. Golden Sands

    Bideford · Older people

    Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk

    GoodRated Jan 2019
    See details (Golden Sands)
  14. Sandhurst Residential Home

    Bideford · Dementia, Older people

    Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk

    GoodRated Jul 2019
    See details (Sandhurst Residential Home)
  15. Orion House

    Bideford · Sensory impairments, Mental health conditions, Learning disabilities

    Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk

    GoodRated Feb 2019
    See details (Orion House)
  16. Bidna House

    Bideford · Mental health conditions, Learning disabilities

    Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk

    GoodRated Jan 2019
    See details (Bidna House)
  17. The Meadows

    Bideford · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk

    GoodRated Jan 2021
    See details (The Meadows)
  18. Kingsley House

    Bideford · Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk

    GoodRated Jan 2020
    See details (Kingsley House)
  19. Cheverells Care Home

    Bideford · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk

    Requires improvementRated Jan 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Cheverells Care Home)
  20. The Gables

    Bideford · Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    See details (The Gables)
  21. The Harry Care Home

    Bideford · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    See details (The Harry Care Home)

EX39 against Devon and England

England-wide, 83% of rated care homes are Good or Outstanding; in Devon, 91%; and here in EX39, 95%. Newest rating: January 2026. Oldest: April 2018. 474 registered beds in all, with nursing care at 3 homes.

Newest on the list: Rosehill Bideford Ltd, registered September 2025. EX39 has 21 of the 259 care homes we list across Devon (8%). Northam is the closest town we cover: 6 care homes, with 5 rated Good or Outstanding. Council area: mostly Devon (90% Good or Outstanding, from 289 rated care homes).

What care homes in EX39 specialise in
Dementia8 of 21
Mental health4 of 21
Physical disabilities9 of 21
Sensory impairments8 of 21
Learning disabilities9 of 21

What people ask about care homes in EX39

What care homes are registered in EX39?

As of Oct 2026, 21 registered care homes give an address in the EX39 postcode district, around Bideford.

How are care homes in EX39 rated?

18 of the 19 with a CQC rating (95%) hold Good or Outstanding. 2 still await a first rating.

How much does a care home cost in EX39?

Average fees paid by self-funders in South West in 2026: residential care home £1,349 a week; nursing home £1,546 a week.

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