Home care · Devon
Learning disability care at home in Exeter
13 out of 33 home care agencies covering Exeter are registered for learning disability care. Among the 6 with a CQC rating, 83% are Good or Outstanding, next to 89% for learning disability care across England; 2 are Outstanding. Typical fees here come to about £32 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 2 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 5 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 18 August 2026, Bluebird Care Exeter & Teignbridge was rated Outstanding, the newest rating here.
Data: the CQC register, updated 19 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- For dementia support, 8 have it on their CQC registration.
- Among the 6 rated agencies, 5 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, and 1 is rated below Good and 7 are not yet rated.
- Devon council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Devon daily: see the latest changes.
Citation: "Learning disability care at home in Exeter", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 13agencies on the CQC register
- 83%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 8support people with dementia
- 4with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Who offers learning disability care in Exeter
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 33
- Care for adults under 65 · 31
- Elderly care · 27
- Physical disability care · 25
- Dementia care · 21
- Sensory impairment care · 21
- Mental health care · 16
- Learning disability care · 14
- Children's care · 9
- Substance misuse support · 3
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bluebird Care Exeter & Teignbridge | Aug 2026 | 1.8 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | 31-32, Southernhay East | May 2025 | under 0.5 miles | 5 | |
| 3 | Nurse Plus UK - Exeter | May 2026 | 2.1 miles | 8 | |
| 4 | Garland Support Exeter | Sep 2022 | 1.8 miles | 5 | |
| 5 | Home Instead | Dec 2018 | 4.2 miles | 6 | |
| 6 | Horizon Care (South West) Ltd | Jun 2026 | 1.6 miles | 5 | |
| 7 | Altogether Care - Care At Home Limited Exeter | Not yet rated | – | 0.6 miles | 6 |
| 8 | Option Care Devon | Not yet rated | – | 2.0 miles | 6 |
| 9 | Bleep 360 Care Winslade | Not yet rated | – | 3.3 miles | 5 |
| 10 | 360 Community Care South West | Not yet rated | – | 3.3 miles | 3 |
| 11 | 360 CAMHS South West | Not yet rated | – | 3.3 miles | 3 |
| 12 | 360 Complex Care South West | Not yet rated | – | 3.3 miles | 5 |
| 13 | RG Setsquare | Not yet rated | – | 3.9 miles | 6 |
All agencies covering Exeter with a CQC registration for learning disability care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Learning disability care in Exeter by the numbers
CQC lists learning disability care for 13 of the 33 agencies covering Exeter, or 39%. 83% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 4 points below the 87% for all agencies here and below the 89% for agencies registered for learning disability care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for learning disability care: Bluebird Care Exeter & Teignbridge, 31-32, Southernhay East and Nurse Plus UK - Exeter. Ratings run from December 2018 to August 2026, and 4 are from the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Exeter centre: 5. Not yet rated: 7. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 68 agencies in Devon list learning disability care, and 95% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Across Devon, 44% of agencies are registered for learning disability care, against 39% here.
Live-in care in the South West runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
What learning disability care involves
Look for a service that starts from what the person wants. Learning disability care helps adults to manage day-to-day tasks, attend health appointments, work, learn and keep friends, and the strongest providers work to CQC's guidance for this kind of support.
What to ask about learning disability care
- How are families and advocates involved in decisions?
- How do you follow "Right support, right care, right culture"?
- How do you support communication, including Easy Read or Makaton?
- How do you support health appointments and annual health checks?
- What happens if the person wants to change their support?
Free advice: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. All learning disability care in Devon.
Learning disability care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter | – | 13 | 5 |
| Cranbrook | 5.3 mi | 9 | 2 |
| Exmouth | 8.3 mi | 8 | 7 |
| Chudleigh | 9.1 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Dawlish | 9.8 mi | 8 | 8 |
| Budleigh Salterton | 10.3 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Cullompton | 10.7 mi | 3 | 2 |
Help from the council
Devon
Savings under £23,250? Devon council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Devon
Questions families ask about learning disability care in Exeter
Which agencies in Exeter provide learning disability care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 13 of the 33 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Exeter list learning disability care as a specialism. Among the highest rated are Bluebird Care Exeter & Teignbridge, 31-32, Southernhay East and Nurse Plus UK - Exeter.
How are home care agencies in Exeter rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 6. Of those, 5 (83%) are Good or Outstanding (2 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1. Not yet rated: 7. That is common for services registered recently.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Exeter?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Can Devon council help pay for home care?
It may. Devon council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Devon council.
How can I pick between agencies in Exeter?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 4 of the 13 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years; 2 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Use our checklist.
What about learning disability care in towns near Exeter?
Exeter has 14, with 5 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Cranbrook (5.3 miles): 9, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Exmouth (8.3 miles): 8, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Chudleigh (9.1 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding.
Short on time? We'll pass on your request.
One short form is all it takes: a maximum of three providers in the Exeter area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Exeter
- Learning disability care in Cranbrook 5.3 mi
- Learning disability care in Exmouth 8.3 mi
- Learning disability care in Chudleigh 9.1 mi
- Learning disability care in Dawlish 9.8 mi
- Learning disability care in Budleigh Salterton 10.3 mi
- Learning disability care in Ottery St Mary 10.6 mi
- Learning disability care in Cullompton 10.7 mi
- Learning disability care in Bovey Tracey 11.6 mi
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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.