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Children's care at home in Chudleigh
Of the 25 home care agencies covering Chudleigh, 4 offer children's care. CQC has rated 4 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 89% for children's care across England. Outstanding: 1. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 3 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
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Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Children's care at home in Chudleigh", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 4agencies on the CQC register
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 2offer dementia support
- 0with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Children's care in Chudleigh: providers ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 25
- Elderly care · 23
- Care for adults under 65 · 22
- Physical disability care · 20
- Sensory impairment care · 18
- Mental health care · 15
- Dementia care · 15
- Learning disability care · 11
- Substance misuse support · 4
- Children's care · 4
- Eating disorder support · 3
- Supported living · 3
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayforward Specialist Support Services Ltd | Oct 2022 | 3.2 miles | 3 | |
| 2 | Ocean Healthcare | Jan 2023 | 5.0 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | Westcountry Case Management Ltd | Mar 2020 | 4.4 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | Nurse Plus UK - Newton Abbot | Oct 2018 | 5.1 miles | 10 |
Every agency covering Chudleigh registered with CQC for children's care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Children's care in Chudleigh: ratings, size and cost
Registered for children's care: 4 out of 25 agencies covering Chudleigh (16%). England-wide, 89% of agencies registered for children's care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, 9 points above the 91% for all agencies in the town).
For children's care, the top rated agencies are Wayforward Specialist Support Services Ltd, Ocean Healthcare and Westcountry Case Management Ltd. 0 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from October 2018 and the newest from January 2023. 0 have an office within 2 miles of Chudleigh centre.
Council-wide, 21 agencies in Devon list children's care, and 100% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Here 16% of agencies list children's care, compared with 14% across Devon.
Visiting home care in the South West typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from children's care
Short breaks for parents, personal care and support with health routines are the main parts of this care, which is for young people and children with disabilities or complex health needs, together with their families.
Questions to ask agencies about children's care
- What experience do carers have with children of this age and need?
- Can support be paid for with a direct payment from the council?
- How do you handle safeguarding and DBS checks?
- Are carers trained in the child's specific health needs?
- Can we have the same carers each time?
Free advice: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Ask Devon for a care needs assessment.
Where else nearby offers children's care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chudleigh | – | 4 | 4 |
| Bovey Tracey | 3.4 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Newton Abbot | 5.1 mi | 9 | 7 |
| Teignmouth | 5.6 mi | 6 | 4 |
| Dawlish | 5.9 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Kingskerswell | 7.2 mi | 8 | 6 |
| Exmouth | 9.1 mi | 7 | 2 |
Council support
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What families want to know about children's care in Chudleigh
Which home care agencies in Chudleigh offer children's care?
4 of the 25 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Chudleigh list children's care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Wayforward Specialist Support Services Ltd, Ocean Healthcare and Westcountry Case Management Ltd.
Are home care agencies in Chudleigh well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 4 (100%) of the 4 rated, including 1 Outstanding.
How much does home care cost in Chudleigh?
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. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. 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 Chudleigh?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: none of the 4 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, while 4 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 Chudleigh for children's care?
Counting children's care: Chudleigh 4 (4 Good or Outstanding); Bovey Tracey (3.4 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Newton Abbot (5.1 miles): 9, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Teignmouth (5.6 miles): 6, 4 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.