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Care homes in Newton Abbot
16 care homes in Newton Abbot are registered with CQC, holding 379 beds in total, run by 15 different providers. The largest is StBenetsRCG Ltd, with 2. CQC has rated 16 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, next to 90% across Devon and 83% across England; 1 is Outstanding. We estimate typical fees in Newton Abbot at about £1,530 a week for residential careestimated. 8 care homes have a rating more than four years old. On 28 September 2026, Southlands Residential Care Home was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- We check for new CQC ratings in Devon daily: see the latest changes.
- For dementia support, 10 have it on their CQC registration; nursing care is provided by 1.
- Devon council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
Citation: "Care homes in Newton Abbot", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 16CQC-registered care homes
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 1has nursing care
- 2rated or inspected within two years
| Care | Newton Abbot | South West | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care, a week | £1,530 | £1,450 | £1,400 |
Care homes in Newton Abbot
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- All 16
- Residential care · 15
- Elderly care · 14
- Physical disability care · 12
- Dementia care · 10
- Learning disability care · 6
- Care for adults under 65 · 6
- Sensory impairment care · 4
- Mental health care · 3
Lake View
What inspectors found: The provider is South West Care Homes Limited with Lake View being one of 10 homes they provide across Devon, Somerset and Cornwall.
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Southlands Residential Care Home
What inspectors found: Instead, our findings focus on any areas where the service needs to improve or where we found exceptional practice.
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
The Croft Residential Home
What inspectors found: Since the last inspection a new manager had been appointed.
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Wolborough Court
What inspectors found: People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in…
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
St Benets Court
What inspectors found: People looked at ease and comfortable in the company of staff.
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Mapleton
What inspectors found: The management team had addressed the concerns identified at the last inspection and were continuing to drive service improvement.
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Somerforde Limited
What inspectors found: One person told us, "It's amazing here." We observed positive interactions between people and staff, and it was evident close relationships had been formed.
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Pippin House
What inspectors found: Right support: Model of care and setting maximises people's choice, control and Independence; People were kept safe from avoidable harm because staff knew them…
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Asher Care
What inspectors found: The service provides support to both adults and older people with mental health needs, including dementia.
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Ogwell Grange Residential Care Home
What inspectors found: This was because their own investigation did not substantiate abuse had taken place.
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Fair View Lodge
What inspectors found: Each person has their own flat within the building and people can choose to spend time together or apart as they wish, using some…
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Meadowside Residential Home
What inspectors found: The service was a large home, bigger than most domestic style properties.
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Mount Pleasant Care Home
What inspectors found: Nursing care is not provided, this is provided by the community nursing service.
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Doneraile Residential Care Home
What inspectors found: Management and staff had a strong set of values which focused on supporting people in line with their preferences and needs.
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Mallands Residential Care Home
What inspectors found: People who use the service include people with dementia and people with physical needs, as well as people staying for a short while for…
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Bramble Down
What inspectors found: Bramble Down House had a visible person-centred culture which ensured that staff in all roles were highly motivated and offered care and support that…
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
What care homes cost in Newton Abbot
| Residential care home | £1,445 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,690 a week |
What Devon County Council pays providers: £28.08 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,110.34 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,363 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). If you choose a dearer provider, the difference is usually paid as a top-up.
Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Work out your weekly cost or ask local providers for their prices.
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Dementia care homes in Newton Abbot
10 of the 16 care homes in Newton Abbot are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 10 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 10 registered for dementia.
A closer look at the data for Newton Abbot
By specialism, 12 of 16 list physical disabilities, 6 of 16 list learning disabilities and 3 of 16 list mental health conditions. Outstanding ratings: 1 in Newton Abbot, 21 across Devon. Most recent to register: Pippin House (June 2021). 1 of the 16 homes (6%) provide nursing care, against 20% across Devon. Of Newton Abbot and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Newton Abbot has the highest share of all listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding (100%); next is Kingsteignton at 100%. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 13% in Newton Abbot, 20% across Devon. The average home here has 24 beds; the typical home across Devon has 25. 100% of rated care homes in Newton Abbot are Good or Outstanding, compared with 91% of those rated among the 257 we list across Devon. Oldest rating on the list: Fair View Lodge, April 2018.
Care groups with care homes in Newton Abbot
- StBenetsRCG Ltd 2 locally
- South West Care Homes Limited 1 locally
- Devon County Council 1 locally
- Achieve Together 1 locally
- Ogwell Grange Limited 1 locally
- Priory Group 1 locally
- Peninsula Care Homes Limited 1 locally
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How Newton Abbot compares with towns nearby
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot | – | 16 | 16 |
| Kingsteignton | 1.6 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Bovey Tracey | 5.1 mi | 3 | 1 |
| Chudleigh | 5.1 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Teignmouth | 5.2 mi | 14 | 11 |
| Torquay | 5.2 mi | 45 | 32 |
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Care homes in Newton Abbot: your questions answered
How many registered care homes are in Newton Abbot?
As of Oct 2026, 16 care homes in Newton Abbot are registered with CQC. Of these, 1 provides nursing care and 10 support people living with dementia. Highly rated options include Lake View, Southlands Residential Care Home and The Croft Residential Home.
How are care homes in Newton Abbot rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 16. Of those, 16 (100%) are Good or Outstanding (1 Outstanding).
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Newton Abbot?
Average 2026 self-funder fees in South West: residential care home £1,445 a week; nursing home £1,690 a week. Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). More in our cost guide.
Can Devon council help pay for a care home?
It may. Devon council must offer a free care needs assessment (Care Act 2014). For a care home, the value of the home is usually included in the means test unless a partner or certain relatives still live there, and it is ignored for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay; the upper limit in England is £23,250. NHS-funded nursing care can help with nursing costs. How to contact Devon council.
How can I pick between care homes in Newton Abbot?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 2 of the 16 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years; 14 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? Use our checklist.
What about care homes in towns near Newton Abbot?
Newton Abbot has 16, with 16 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Kingsteignton (1.6 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Bovey Tracey (5.1 miles): 3, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Chudleigh (5.1 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: care homes around Newton Abbot
- Care homes in Kingsteignton 1.6 mi
- Care homes in Bovey Tracey 5.1 mi
- Care homes in Chudleigh 5.1 mi
- Care homes in Teignmouth 5.2 mi
- Care homes in Torquay 5.2 mi
- Care homes in Paignton 6.5 mi
- Care homes in Dawlish 7.3 mi
- Care homes in Totnes 7.5 mi
More for Newton Abbot, plus guides
- Devon: paying for care
- Best rated care homes in Devon
- Nursing homes in Devon
- England care home costs 2026, region by region
- Top rated 2026: services rated Outstanding in Devon
- Home care in Newton Abbot (43)
- Understanding CQC ratings
- NHS-funded nursing care
- When is it time for a care home?
- Choosing between home care and a care home
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.