Care homes · Devon
Care homes in Exeter
There are 31 care homes in Exeter on the CQC register, 1,095 beds in all; 28 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Highlands Borders Care Home Limited (2). Among the 30 with a CQC rating, 93% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 90% across Devon and 83% across England. Outstanding: 3. Typical fees in Exeter come to about £1,530 a week for residential care and £1,690 for nursing careestimated. 18 care homes have not been rated for more than four years and 1 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Dennyshill Care Home: Good, on 25 September 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 19 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 28 of the 30 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding, and 2 are rated below Good, with 1 not yet rated.
- Rating changes in Devon are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- A care needs assessment from Devon council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 22 list dementia as a specialism, and 11 provide nursing.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Exeter", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 31care homes registered with CQC
- 93%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 11are registered for nursing
- 5with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Care homes in Exeter
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 31
- Elderly care · 25
- Dementia care · 22
- Residential care · 20
- Physical disability care · 19
- Care for adults under 65 · 18
- Mental health care · 13
- Nursing care · 11
- Learning disability care · 8
- Sensory impairment care · 8
The Lodge
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
New Treetops
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Escan Manor
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
The Lilacs Residential Home
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Dennyshill Care Home
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Jack Simpson House
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Dene Court Care Home
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Greenslades Nursing Home
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
Endeavour Residential Home
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Cumberland Grange Care Home
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Barton Place Nursing Home
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
Dove Tree House
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Woodhayes
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
Highlands Borders Care Home
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Mr Warwick Phillips and Mrs Deborah Phillips - 14-15 St James Road
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Highbray Residential Care Home
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
The Old Rectory Nursing Home
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
SENSE Andlaw House
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Regents Park
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
The Dales Nursing Home
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
Aaron Court Care Home
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Sainthill House Care Home
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Alphington Lodge Residential Home
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Lucerne House
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
Green Tree Court
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
Parkland House
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Cadogan Court
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
Amelia House Residential Home
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Oak House
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Spring House
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
Cumberland Grange Care Home
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
A closer look at the data for Exeter
Cranbrook has the highest share of listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding nearby (100%); Exeter, at 87%, is 5th of the 7 towns compared. 16% of care homes in Exeter have a CQC rating from the last two years, against 20% across Devon. Highbray Residential Care Home has the oldest rating still in force, from December 2018. Homes in Exeter average 35 beds, against a typical 25 across Devon. Compare Exeter's 93% Good or Outstanding with 91% for the rated care homes among the 259 we list in Devon. On their CQC registrations, 19 of 31 list physical disabilities, 8 of 31 list learning disabilities and 13 of 31 list mental health conditions. 3 Outstanding care homes are in Exeter, against 21 across Devon. Cumberland Grange Care Home is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in April 2026. 35% of homes in Exeter offer nursing (11 of 31), compared with 20% county-wide in Devon.
Care groups with care homes in Exeter
- Highlands Borders Care Home Limited 2 locally
- Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited 2 locally
- Stonehaven (Healthcare) Ltd 2 locally
- Elizabeth Finn Homes Limited 1 locally
- Devon County Council 1 locally
- Simply Care Group UK Ltd 1 locally
- Sanctuary Care Limited 1 locally
- Southern Healthcare (Wessex) Ltd 1 locally
- Sense 1 locally
- Potensial Limited 1 locally
- Peninsula Care Homes Limited 1 locally
- The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company 1 locally
- Elysium Healthcare 1 locally
- Welltower 1 locally
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Recently inspected
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How Exeter compares with towns nearby
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter | – | 31 | 27 |
| Topsham | 3.2 mi | 9 | 4 |
| Cranbrook | 5.3 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Crediton | 7.7 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Exmouth | 8.3 mi | 22 | 18 |
| Chudleigh | 9.1 mi | 4 | 4 |
What care homes cost in Exeter
| Residential care home | £1,349 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,546 a week |
What the council pays (Devon County Council): 2026/27 (new placements in care homes for older people): residential £962.42–£1,243.77 per week (levels 1–3); nursing £1,212.96–£1,321.70 per week plus £267.68 FNC (levels 4–5) (source). Where a provider charges more, the extra is usually met by a top-up.
An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). Ask providers near you for prices, or estimate your weekly cost.
Help from the council
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How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Devon
Care homes in Exeter: your questions answered
How many care homes are there in Exeter?
Exeter has 31 care homes on the CQC register (Oct 2026). Of these, 11 provide nursing care and 22 support people living with dementia. Among the highest rated are The Lodge, New Treetops and Escan Manor.
Are care homes in Exeter well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 28 (93%) of the 30 rated, including 3 Outstanding, while 2 are rated below Good. 1 is awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much does a care home cost in Exeter?
Average self-funder fees in South West, 2026: residential care home £1,349 a week; nursing home £1,546 a week. An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). Our cost guide has more detail.
Will I get help from Devon council with the cost of a care home?
Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means Devon council has to assess care needs without charge. For a care home, the means test usually includes your home's value, unless your partner, or certain other relatives, still live in it, and never in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. The capital limit above which you pay in full is £23,250 in England, and NHS-funded nursing care can meet some nursing costs. Contacting Devon council.
How should I compare care homes in Exeter?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 5 of the 31 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, while 25 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed care, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Exeter for care homes?
Counting care homes: Exeter 31 (27 Good or Outstanding); Topsham (3.2 miles): 9, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Cranbrook (5.3 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Crediton (7.7 miles): 5, 5 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Exeter
- Care homes in Topsham 3.2 mi
- Care homes in Cranbrook 5.3 mi
- Care homes in Crediton 7.7 mi
- Care homes in Exmouth 8.3 mi
- Care homes in Chudleigh 9.1 mi
- Care homes in Dawlish 9.8 mi
- Care homes in Budleigh Salterton 10.3 mi
- Care homes in Ottery St Mary 10.6 mi
Also in Exeter, and guides
- How to pay for care in Devon
- Best rated care homes in Devon
- Nursing homes in Devon
- What care homes cost in England in 2026, by region and council
- Outstanding services in Devon, 2026
- Home care in Exeter (33)
- Home care or a care home?
- Signs it may be time for a care home
- NHS-funded nursing care explained
- CQC ratings explained
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