Home care · Devon
Supported living in Newton Abbot
Supported living is offered by 10 of the 43 home care agencies covering Newton Abbot. Of the 9 CQC has rated, 89% are Good or Outstanding (versus 90% for supported living across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 4 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago. Most recently, DCI Care Ltd was rated Good on 3 July 2025.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- Among the 9 rated agencies, 8 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate and 1 is not yet rated.
- Devon council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- 3 list dementia as a specialism.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Devon, updated every day.
To cite: "Supported living in Newton Abbot", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 10agencies on the CQC register
- 89%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 3offer dementia support
- 2with a rating or inspection since November 2024
Who offers supported living in Newton Abbot
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 43
- Care for adults under 65 · 38
- Elderly care · 38
- Physical disability care · 32
- Dementia care · 27
- Sensory impairment care · 27
- Mental health care · 24
- Learning disability care · 22
- Supported living · 10
- Children's care · 9
- Substance misuse support · 6
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DCI Care Ltd | Jul 2025 | 5.5 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | Step One Services | Mar 2023 | under 0.5 miles | 5 | |
| 3 | Carmel Care & Support Teignmouth | Feb 2023 | 4.9 miles | 5 | |
| 4 | Care Plus Devon Ltd | May 2024 | 5.5 miles | 7 | |
| 5 | Unicare Devon | Apr 2020 | under 0.5 miles | 7 | |
| 6 | Summon Bonum Support & Care | Dec 2018 | 4.1 miles | 5 | |
| 7 | Summerland Support | May 2019 | 6.1 miles | 2 | |
| 8 | Domiciliary Care South Devon | Oct 2018 | 6.7 miles | 6 | |
| 9 | Burrow Down Community Support | May 2024 | 6.7 miles | 4 | |
| 10 | Frank Care Devon | Not yet rated | – | 5.5 miles | 5 |
This table lists each agency covering Newton Abbot registered for supported living, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Newton Abbot centre.
Supported living in Newton Abbot: what the data shows
23% of Newton Abbot's agencies (10 of 43) hold a CQC registration for supported living. England-wide, 90% of agencies registered for supported living are Good or Outstanding and here it is 89% (in line with England, 3 points below the 92% for all agencies in the town).
For supported living, the top rated agencies are DCI Care Ltd, Step One Services and Carmel Care & Support Teignmouth. The newest rating is from July 2025 and the oldest from October 2018; 2 fall within the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Newton Abbot centre: 2. Not yet rated: 1. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 27 agencies in Devon list supported living, and 95% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Supported living is on 23% of registrations here and 18% across Devon.
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.
Supported living in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot | – | 10 | 8 |
| Kingskerswell | 2.5 mi | 11 | 8 |
| Chudleigh | 5.1 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Teignmouth | 5.2 mi | 8 | 7 |
| Torquay | 5.2 mi | 8 | 5 |
| Paignton | 6.5 mi | 11 | 8 |
| Totnes | 7.5 mi | 7 | 3 |
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What families want to know about supported living in Newton Abbot
Who offers supported living at home in Newton Abbot?
Of the 43 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Newton Abbot, 10 list supported living as a specialism (Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include DCI Care Ltd, Step One Services and Carmel Care & Support Teignmouth.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Newton Abbot have?
Of the 9 that have been rated, 8 (89%) are rated Good or Outstanding, 1 of them Outstanding, and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 1 has not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical home care prices in Newton Abbot?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. 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. See our full cost guide.
Will Devon council pay for home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Devon council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Devon council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Newton Abbot?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 2 of the 10 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 7 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Newton Abbot compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Kingskerswell (2.5 miles): 11, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Bovey Tracey (5.1 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Chudleigh (5.1 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. Newton Abbot itself has 10, 8 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.