Care homes · Devon
Care homes in Sidmouth
CQC lists 10 care homes in Sidmouth, with 225 beds between them, operated by 9 separate providers. Tailored Care and Nurture Ltd runs the most, with 2. Of the 9 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 90% across Devon and 83% across England). 2 hold an Outstanding rating. Our estimate of typical fees in Sidmouth: about £1,450 a week for residential care and £1,690 for nursing careestimated. 3 care homes were last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Malden House was rated Good on 28 April 2026.
CQC register data as of 19 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Devon council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Devon, checked daily.
- 9 of the 9 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding and 1 is not yet rated.
- 2 list dementia as a specialism, and 2 provide nursing.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Sidmouth", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 10care homes registered with CQC
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 2provide nursing care
- 5with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Sidmouth care homes, ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
Sidmouth Nursing Home
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
Malden House
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Ridgeway Residential Home
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Fourways Residential Home
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Millmoor Cottage
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Vale View Heights
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
Arcot House Residential Home
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Radway Lodge Residential Home
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Keychange Charity Rose Lawn Care Home
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Little Poppins
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Sidmouth in figures
Keychange Charity Rose Lawn Care Home has the oldest rating still in force, from October 2019. Compare Sidmouth's 100% Good or Outstanding with 91% for the rated care homes among the 259 we list in Devon. At 23 beds on average, homes here are smaller than the typical Devon home (25 beds). 50% of care homes in Sidmouth have a CQC rating from the last two years, against 20% across Devon. Ranked against the 6 closest towns on our site by the share of every listed care home that is rated Good or Outstanding, Sidmouth comes 5th of 7 (90%), with Ottery St Mary top at 100%. 20% of homes in Sidmouth offer nursing (2 of 10), compared with 20% county-wide in Devon. Little Poppins is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in July 2025. 2 Outstanding care homes are in Sidmouth, against 21 across Devon. By specialism, 2 of 10 list physical disabilities, 2 of 10 list learning disabilities and 1 of 10 list mental health conditions.
Owners and groups: care homes in Sidmouth
- Tailored Care and Nurture Ltd 2 listed here
- Deer Capital 1 listed here
- Fourways (Sidmouth) Limited 1 listed here
- Welford Healthcare 1 listed here
- Doveleigh Care Limited 1 listed here
- Keychange Charity 1 listed here
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Newest inspection results
The latest CQC ratings published for care homes in Sidmouth.
Nearby towns against Sidmouth
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidmouth | – | 10 | 9 |
| Ottery St Mary | 4.4 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Budleigh Salterton | 5.7 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Seaton | 7.3 mi | 10 | 10 |
| Honiton | 7.4 mi | 7 | 7 |
| Exmouth | 8.3 mi | 22 | 18 |
How much care homes charge in Sidmouth
| Residential care home | £1,349 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,546 a week |
Council rates in 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). A top-up usually covers the gap if your chosen provider costs more.
Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). Next: work out a weekly cost, then get prices from local providers.
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Devon council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
Questions families ask about care homes in Sidmouth
Which care homes can I choose from in Sidmouth?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 lists 10 care homes in Sidmouth. Of these, 2 provide nursing care and 2 support people living with dementia. Top-rated names here include Sidmouth Nursing Home, Malden House and Ridgeway Residential Home.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Sidmouth have?
Of the 9 that have been rated, 9 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, with 2 Outstanding. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 1 here is still unrated.
What are typical care home prices in Sidmouth?
Self-funder fees in South West: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,349 a week; nursing home £1,546 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). Read the full cost guide.
Will Devon council pay for a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Devon council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with Devon council.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Sidmouth?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 5 of the 10 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. Older reports: 4. A checklist to help.
How does Sidmouth compare with nearby towns for care homes?
Nearest towns we cover: Ottery St Mary (4.4 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Budleigh Salterton (5.7 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Seaton (7.3 miles): 10, 10 rated Good or Outstanding. Sidmouth itself has 10, 9 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Care homes in nearby towns
- Care homes in Ottery St Mary 4.4 mi
- Care homes in Budleigh Salterton 5.7 mi
- Care homes in Seaton 7.3 mi
- Care homes in Honiton 7.4 mi
- Care homes in Exmouth 8.3 mi
- Care homes in Cranbrook 8.3 mi
- Care homes in Topsham 10.1 mi
- Care homes in Exeter 12.3 mi
Related pages and guides for Sidmouth
- Paying for care in Devon
- Best rated care homes in Devon
- Nursing homes in Devon
- England care home costs 2026, region by region
- Every Outstanding service in Devon: 2026 list
- Knowing when a care home is the right step
- Home care versus a care home
- How to read a CQC rating
- How NHS-funded nursing care works
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.