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Home care agencies in EX31 (Barnstaple)

Compare the 8 home care agencies registered with CQC at an address in the EX31 district, covering Barnstaple: ratings, specialisms and when each was last inspected.

Source: CQC register · Updated 19 October 2026 · Open Government Licence

Quick summary

  • Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour.
  • 6 list dementia as a specialism.
  • Rated since October 2024: 2.
  • 5 of 6 rated (83%) hold a Good or Outstanding rating.

Cite this: The Care Panel, "Home care agencies in EX31 (Barnstaple)", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.

All home care agencies in EX31

Best CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then the nearest to the middle of EX31. How we rank

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  1. Trusted Care South West Limited

    under 0.5 miles · Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Trusted Care South West Limited)
  2. Raychantpat Company Limited

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Raychantpat Company Limited)
  3. HomeLife Carers (Barnstaple)

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2022
    More details (HomeLife Carers (Barnstaple))
  4. Hadley Care

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2020
    More details (Hadley Care)
  5. Chapter Care (North Devon) Limited

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2019
    More details (Chapter Care (North Devon) Limited)
  6. Comficare Ltd

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    Requires improvementRated Jun 2023
    More details (Comficare Ltd)
  7. Thornery Care Ltd

    under 0.5 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    More details (Thornery Care Ltd)
  8. Altogether Care – Care At Home Barnstaple

    1.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    More details (Altogether Care – Care At Home Barnstaple)

This list goes by office address. Because carers travel to you, nearby agencies may also cover EX31.

EX31 against Devon and England

In EX31, 83% of rated home care agencies are Good or Outstanding. Across Devon it is 92%, and across England 88%. Newest rating: March 2026. Oldest: August 2019.

EX31 has 8 of the 184 home care agencies we list across Devon (4%). Newest on the list: Altogether Care – Care At Home Barnstaple, registered June 2025. For council-funded care, most of EX31 is covered by Devon, where 92% of the 120 rated home care agencies are Good or Outstanding. Nearest town: Barnstaple, where we list 11 home care agencies and 7 are Good or Outstanding.

Specialisms registered with CQC in EX31
Learning disabilities4 of 8
Mental health5 of 8
Physical disabilities7 of 8
Sensory impairments7 of 8
Dementia6 of 8

What people ask about home care in EX31

How many home care agencies have an address in EX31?

There are 8, according to the CQC register for Oct 2026: these are home care agencies with an address in the EX31 district, covering Barnstaple.

What CQC ratings do home care agencies in EX31 have?

Of the 6 rated by CQC, 5 (83%) are Good or Outstanding. 2 still await a first rating.

What is the typical home care rate in EX31?

Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week.

Do I have to use an agency based in my postcode?

No. Carers travel to you, often several miles from the office, so an agency in a neighbouring district may well cover your street. Check with each before comparing prices.

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