Home care · Devon
Dementia care at home in Bovey Tracey
11 out of 18 home care agencies covering Bovey Tracey are registered for dementia care, run by 10 different providers. The largest is Angel Care (Devon) Limited, with 2. 89% of the 9 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for dementia care across England; 1 is Outstanding. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 6 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- New and changed CQC ratings across Devon, updated every day.
- Good or Outstanding: 8 of the 9 rated agencies; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 2 not yet rated.
- A care needs assessment from Devon council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Dementia care at home in Bovey Tracey", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 11CQC-registered agencies
- 89%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 0inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Ranked providers of dementia care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 18
- Elderly care · 16
- Physical disability care · 15
- Care for adults under 65 · 15
- Sensory impairment care · 12
- Dementia care · 11
- Mental health care · 9
- Learning disability care · 7
- Children's care · 4
- Substance misuse support · 3
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CareRight | Nov 2022 | under 0.5 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | Leypass Ltd | Oct 2022 | 1.8 miles | 4 | |
| 3 | Teign Angels | Feb 2023 | 4.7 miles | 4 | |
| 4 | Ocean Healthcare | Jan 2023 | 5.2 miles | 7 | |
| 5 | Unicare Devon | Apr 2020 | 5.1 miles | 6 | |
| 6 | Nurse Plus UK - Newton Abbot | Oct 2018 | 5.1 miles | 10 | |
| 7 | Mallands Residential Care Home | May 2018 | 6.1 miles | 2 | |
| 8 | NEDCare Charitable Incorporated Organisation | Jul 2018 | 6.2 miles | 4 | |
| 9 | Sky Home Living Limited | Jan 2022 | 5.2 miles | 3 | |
| 10 | Be Happy at Home Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 3.2 miles | 4 |
| 11 | CareRight | Not yet rated | – | 5.2 miles | 5 |
Every agency covering Bovey Tracey registered with CQC for dementia care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Dementia care in Bovey Tracey by the numbers
11 of the 18 agencies covering Bovey Tracey are registered with CQC for dementia care (61%). England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for dementia care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 89% (in line with England, 5 points below the 94% for all agencies in the town).
For dementia care, the top rated agencies are CareRight, Leypass Ltd and Teign Angels. 0 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from May 2018 and the newest from February 2023. 2 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Bovey Tracey. 2 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Devon, 109 agencies are registered for dementia care, and 91% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Here 61% of agencies list dementia care, compared with 72% across Devon.
Typical prices in the South West: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
About dementia care
Providers that support people living with dementia register it as a specialism with CQC. Good dementia care keeps routines familiar, helps with eating and drinking, and handles distress without leaning on medication. Staff are trained to keep people safe while leaving them as much independence as possible.
Questions to ask agencies about dementia care
- What happens if dementia becomes more advanced?
- How do you avoid using medication to manage behaviour?
- What do you do when someone is distressed, or wants to leave?
- How do you help with eating and drinking when appetite drops?
- How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
Where to get support: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Devon: dementia care. Jargon explained: Dementia care.
Dementia care around Bovey Tracey
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bovey Tracey | – | 11 | 8 |
| Chudleigh | 3.4 mi | 15 | 10 |
| Newton Abbot | 5.1 mi | 27 | 21 |
| Kingskerswell | 7.6 mi | 25 | 18 |
| Teignmouth | 8.2 mi | 26 | 19 |
| Dawlish | 9.1 mi | 17 | 11 |
| Torquay | 10.2 mi | 19 | 15 |
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Free care cost report for Bovey Tracey
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
What families want to know about dementia care in Bovey Tracey
How many agencies in Bovey Tracey offer dementia care?
Dementia care is a registered specialism for 11 of the 18 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Bovey Tracey (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include CareRight, Leypass Ltd and Teign Angels.
How are home care agencies in Bovey Tracey rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 9. Of those, 8 (89%) are Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 2 here are still unrated.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Bovey Tracey?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.
Can Devon council help pay for home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Devon council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Devon council.
How can I pick between agencies in Bovey Tracey?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: none of the 11 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 9. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about dementia care in towns near Bovey Tracey?
Bovey Tracey has 11, with 8 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Chudleigh (3.4 miles): 15, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Newton Abbot (5.1 miles): 27, 21 rated Good or Outstanding; Kingskerswell (7.6 miles): 25, 18 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Dementia care in nearby towns
- Dementia care in Chudleigh 3.4 mi
- Dementia care in Newton Abbot 5.1 mi
- Dementia care in Kingskerswell 7.6 mi
- Dementia care in Teignmouth 8.2 mi
- Dementia care in Dawlish 9.1 mi
- Dementia care in Torquay 10.2 mi
- Dementia care in Totnes 11.0 mi
- Dementia care in Paignton 11.4 mi
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