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Care homes in Sherford offering care for adults under 65
12 of the 21 care homes in Sherford offer care for adults under 65 and 366 registered beds, from 9 providers. Durnford Society Limited (The) has the most, at 2. CQC has rated 12 of them, and 92% are Good or Outstanding, against 82% for care for adults under 65 across England. We estimate typical fees in Sherford at about £1,450 a week for residential care and £1,690 for nursing careestimated. 6 care homes were last rated over four years ago and 1 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Stone Barton Short Break, rated Good on 20 August 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- New and changed CQC ratings across Plymouth, updated every day.
- Among the 12 rated care homes, 11 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 5; 4 have nursing care.
- A care needs assessment from Plymouth council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Sherford offering care for adults under 65", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 12care homes on the CQC register
- 92%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 5list dementia as a specialism
- 1inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering care for adults under 65
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 21
- Elderly care · 20
- Physical disability care · 16
- Residential care · 15
- Dementia care · 13
- Care for adults under 65 · 12
- Sensory impairment care · 8
- Learning disability care · 7
- Nursing care · 6
- Mental health care · 3
| # | Care home | Overall rating | Last rated | Registered beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stone Barton Short Break | Aug 2026 | 3 | No | |
| 2 | Elburton Heights | Mar 2023 | 73 | Yes | |
| 3 | Hardwick View | May 2024 | 20 | No | |
| 4 | Oaklands | Jul 2023 | 10 | No | |
| 5 | The Durnford Society Limited - 31 Parkstone Lane | Jul 2023 | 4 | No | |
| 6 | Kanner Project | Mar 2019 | 5 | No | |
| 7 | Ridgecott | Apr 2020 | 10 | No | |
| 8 | Merafield View Nursing Home | Mar 2021 | 40 | Yes | |
| 9 | Furzehatt Residential and Nursing Home | Jul 2021 | 62 | Yes | |
| 10 | Meadowside and St. Francis | Apr 2019 | 69 | Yes | |
| 11 | St Winnow | Jan 2019 | 5 | No | |
| 12 | Ashleigh Manor Residential Care Home | Feb 2024 | 65 | No |
The full list for care for adults under 65 in Sherford: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
How care for adults under 65 in Sherford compares
12 of the 21 care homes in Sherford are registered with CQC for care for adults under 65 (57%). England-wide, 82% of care homes registered for care for adults under 65 are Good or Outstanding and here it is 92% (above England, 11 points above the 81% for all care homes in the town).
For care for adults under 65, the top rated care homes are Stone Barton Short Break, Elburton Heights and Hardwick View. 1 has a rating from the past two years. Oldest: January 2019. Newest: August 2026. Registered beds across these homes: 366; 4 also provide nursing care.
Plymouth as a whole has 52 care homes registered for care for adults under 65; 80% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for care for adults under 65: 57% here, 60% across Plymouth.
Expect around £1,445 weekly for residential care in the South West, or £1,690 with nursing; specialist care can be dearer, so get every home's price list. Where these figures come from.
Care for adults under 65: what it means
Under-65s living with a disability, a long-term health condition or mental ill health need support that fits their stage of life. The best services organise care around jobs, studying, family and independence, not around routines built for older people.
Questions worth asking about care for adults under 65
- How many people of a similar age do you support?
- How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?
- How do you match staff to the person?
- How do you support work, study and social life?
- How do you plan for more independence over time?
Helpline: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Ask Plymouth for a care needs assessment.
Nearby towns: care for adults under 65
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherford | – | 12 | 11 |
| Plymouth | 3.9 mi | 28 | 19 |
| Ivybridge | 5.8 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Torpoint | 7.0 mi | 11 | 9 |
| Saltash | 8.5 mi | 7 | 6 |
| Totnes | 16.6 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Liskeard | 19.3 mi | 4 | 1 |
Council support
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What families want to know about care for adults under 65 in Sherford
How many care homes in Sherford offer care for adults under 65?
Care for adults under 65 is offered by 12 of the 21 registered care homes in Sherford (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Stone Barton Short Break, Elburton Heights and Hardwick View.
How does CQC rate care homes in Sherford?
11 (92%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 12 with a rating; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate.
What does a care home cost in Sherford?
Self-funder fees in South West: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,445 a week; nursing home £1,690 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: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Read the full cost guide.
Does Plymouth council fund a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Plymouth 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 Plymouth council.
How do I choose between care homes in Sherford?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 1 of 12 was inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 11. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more care for adults under 65 in towns near Sherford?
In Sherford there are 12, 11 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Plymouth (3.9 miles): 28, 19 rated Good or Outstanding; Ivybridge (5.8 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Torpoint (7.0 miles): 11, 9 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: care for adults under 65 around Sherford
- Care for adults under 65 in Plymouth 3.9 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Ivybridge 5.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Torpoint 7.0 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Saltash 8.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Kingsbridge 13.2 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Tavistock 13.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Callington 15.2 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Totnes 16.6 mi
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