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Home care in Budleigh Salterton

Budleigh Salterton is covered by 15 home care agencies registered with CQC; 14 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Yourlife Management Services Limited (2). 100% of the 12 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, compared with 92% across Devon and 88% across England. Outstanding: 2. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 9 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 2 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Roswell Court: Good, on 6 October 2026.

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Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence

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Quick summary

  • 13 list dementia as a specialism.
  • Latest CQC rating changes in Devon, checked daily.
  • Devon council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
  • Good or Outstanding: 12 of the 12 rated agencies and 3 are not yet rated.

Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Home care in Budleigh Salterton", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.

  • 15agencies on the CQC register
  • 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
  • 13list dementia as a specialism
  • 1with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Typical prices in Budleigh Salterton against South West and England, Oct 2026
CareBudleigh SaltertonSouth WestEngland
Visiting care, an hour£33.50£33.50£33.50
Live-in care, a week£1,610£1,610£1,610

Homecare Association minimum sustainable council rate for 2026/27: £34.42 an hour. Devon County Council pays: £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) (council source). Budleigh Salterton figures are medians of our estimates for each provider here; region and England figures are self-funder averages. How we estimate.

Budleigh Salterton home care agencies, ranked

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  1. Roswell Court

    3.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: Instead, our findings focus on any areas where the service needs to improve or where we found exceptional practice.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Roswell Court)

  2. Circle of Care Office

    3.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People were supported by extremely kind and caring staff who respected their privacy and dignity.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2023
    More details (Circle of Care Office)

  3. Charity Earnshaw

    4.8 miles · Older people

    What inspectors found: The service provides support to older people, people living with dementia and people with a physical disability living or mental health needs.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2024
    More details (Charity Earnshaw)

  4. Pinewood Home Care

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: This comprehensive inspection took place on 26 February 2018.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2018
    More details (Pinewood Home Care)

  5. Agency Assistance

    2.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People's care and housing are provided under separate contractual agreements.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2019
    More details (Agency Assistance)

  6. Premier Community Services

    3.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: They provide assistance to older people, and people living with disabilities who require support with personal care and daily living tasks.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2018
    More details (Premier Community Services)

  7. River Exe Health Care - Exmouth

    3.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: The service provided care in Exmouth, Cullompton and Honiton.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2020
    More details (River Exe Health Care - Exmouth)

  8. Bluebird Care East Devon & Exmouth

    3.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People said they felt safe and that staff were punctual, stayed the full visit and were caring, with relatives describing the service as reliable.

    Est. £33–£41/hr

    OutstandingRated Jul 2018
    More details (Bluebird Care East Devon & Exmouth)

  9. Fourways Community Care

    4.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People's experience of using this service: People using the service consistently told us they felt safe and staff treated them in a caring and…

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2019
    More details (Fourways Community Care)

  10. Harcombe Valley Care Limited

    6.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: The outcome of a safeguarding meeting was for the registered manager and the nominated individual to investigate the allegation.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2019
    More details (Harcombe Valley Care Limited)

  11. Home Instead

    6.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    OutstandingRated Dec 2018Previous provider's rating
    More details (Home Instead)

  12. Step by Step Supporting Independence Ltd

    6.9 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    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. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2019
    More details (Step by Step Supporting Independence Ltd)

  13. Yourlife (Exmouth)

    2.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    More details (Yourlife (Exmouth))

  14. Helping Hands Topsham

    3.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £28–£34/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    More details (Helping Hands Topsham)

  15. RG Setsquare

    6.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    More details (RG Setsquare)

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How much home care costs in Budleigh Salterton

Prices typically seen across England in 2026
Visiting carearound £32–£34 an hour
Live-in carearound £1,540–£1,610 a week

Council rates in Devon County Council: £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). A top-up usually covers the gap if your chosen provider costs more.

The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Ask providers near you for prices, or estimate your weekly cost.

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24-hour, overnight and live-in care in Budleigh Salterton

Round-the-clock care at home is arranged in one of two ways: live-in care, where one carer lives in and has a daily break and a proper night's sleep, or daytime visits plus waking nights, where a second carer stays awake all night. Typical prices: Live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. CQC does not record which agencies provide it, so ask each one.

Dementia care at home in Budleigh Salterton

13 of the 15 agencies covering Budleigh Salterton are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 10 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 13 registered for dementia.

What the numbers say about Budleigh Salterton

Ottery St Mary has the highest share of listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding nearby (82%); Budleigh Salterton, at 80%, is 2nd of the 7 towns compared. 2 Outstanding agencies are covering Budleigh Salterton, against 14 across Devon. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 7% covering Budleigh Salterton, 15% across Devon. 100% of rated agencies covering Budleigh Salterton are Good or Outstanding, compared with 92% of those rated among the 183 we list across Devon. By specialism, 14 of 15 list physical disabilities, 8 of 15 list learning disabilities and 7 of 15 list mental health conditions. RG Setsquare is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in May 2026. Pinewood Home Care has the oldest rating still in force, from April 2018. Dementia appears on 13 of 15 registrations here (87%), compared with 73% in Devon as a whole.

Providers behind the agencies covering Budleigh Salterton

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Budleigh Salterton and the towns around it

TownMilesNumber of agenciesGood or Outstanding
Budleigh Salterton–1512
Exmouth3.1 mi3219
Dawlish7.1 mi2518
Ottery St Mary8.5 mi119
Cranbrook8.9 mi3614
Teignmouth9.3 mi3930

An agency counts for a town if its office is within 7 miles, so many appear under several towns.

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Common questions about home care in Budleigh Salterton

How many home care agencies cover Budleigh Salterton?

According to the CQC register for Oct 2026, 15 home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Budleigh Salterton. Highly rated options include Roswell Court, Circle of Care Office and Charity Earnshaw.

Are home care agencies in Budleigh Salterton well rated?

Good or Outstanding: 12 (100%) of the 12 rated, including 2 Outstanding. 3 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.

How much does home care cost in Budleigh Salterton?

Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.

Will I get help from Devon council with the cost of home care?

Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Devon council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Devon council.

How should I compare agencies in Budleigh Salterton?

Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 1 of the 15 listed here was inspected or rated in the last two years, while 11 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.

How do nearby towns compare with Budleigh Salterton for home care agencies?

Counting home care agencies: Budleigh Salterton 15 (12 Good or Outstanding); Exmouth (3.1 miles): 32, 19 rated Good or Outstanding; Dawlish (7.1 miles): 25, 18 rated Good or Outstanding; Ottery St Mary (8.5 miles): 11, 9 rated Good or Outstanding.

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