There are 8 extra care housing services registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in Devon, covering Tiverton, Ivybridge, Totnes, Okehampton, Newton Abbot, Exeter and more. Extra care housing gives older people their own flat with care available on site, as an alternative to a care home.
At a glance
- 8 registered extra care services in Devon (South West).
- 4 of 5 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding. Across England the figure is 90%.
- Services by type of operator: independent companies 8.
- Largest operators: Cera Care Operations Limited (4), G P Homecare Limited (2), Castle Grove Retirement Home Partnership.
- Devon council paid £28.08 an hour for home care in 2025/26, which is what council-funded care in extra care housing is usually based on.
Extra care housing services in Devon
| Service | Town | Run by | CQC rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Grove Nursing Home | Tiverton | Castle Grove Retirement Home Partnership | Good |
| Cera Douro Court | Ivybridge | Cera Care Operations Limited | Good |
| Cera Quayside | Totnes | Cera Care Operations Limited | Good |
| Springfields Community Care Limited | Okehampton | Springfields Community Care Ltd | Good |
| Cera Castleham Lodge | Okehampton | Cera Care Operations Limited | Requires improvement |
| Cera Haydon Court | Newton Abbot | Cera Care Operations Limited | Not yet rated |
| Radis Community Care (Edwards Court) | Exeter | G P Homecare Limited | Not yet rated |
| Radis Community Care (Moreton Court) | Bideford | G P Homecare Limited | Not yet rated |
CQC registers the care service that works in each scheme. Some providers run care in several schemes from one registered office. Source: CQC register of active locations, October 2026.
How to get a place
- Through the council: ask Devon council for a care needs assessment. Many extra care flats are allocated by the council or a housing association, often with priority for people with care needs.
- Directly: some schemes sell or rent flats privately. Contact the scheme or its landlord.
- Paying for it: rent and service charges can often be paid with Housing Benefit or Pension Credit. Care is charged separately and means-tested, but the home you leave is not counted for care at home. See paying for care in Devon.
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