Home care · Devon
Home care in Ottery St Mary
CQC lists 11 home care agencies covering Ottery St Mary. 90% of the 10 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 92% across Devon and 88% across England). 2 hold an Outstanding rating. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 8 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- Latest CQC rating changes in Devon, checked daily.
- Good or Outstanding: 9 of the 10 rated agencies, 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate; 1 is still waiting for a first rating.
- Whatever your savings, Devon council will assess care needs for free.
- 7 list dementia as a specialism.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Home care in Ottery St Mary", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 11CQC-registered agencies
- 90%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 7offer dementia support
- 0inspected or rated in the last 2 years
| Care | Ottery St Mary | South West | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting care, an hour | £33.50 | £33.50 | £33.50 |
| Live-in care, a week | £1,610 | £1,610 | £1,610 |
Agencies covering Ottery St Mary, ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
OutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequateNot yet ratedMap © OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap
- All 11
- Elderly care · 10
- Physical disability care · 9
- Care for adults under 65 · 8
- Dementia care · 7
- Sensory impairment care · 7
- Learning disability care · 6
- Mental health care · 4
Charity Earnshaw
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
RV Care Limited - Devon
What inspectors found: People and relatives described staff as kind, gentle and respectful, and all questionnaires received said people were always treated with dignity.
Est. £32–£39/hr
Harcombe Valley Care Limited
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
United Response - Supported Living: Exeter and East Devon
What inspectors found: This comprehensive inspection took place on 11 and 12 July 2018 and was announced.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Absolute Care South West Ltd
What inspectors found: People received an exceptionally personalised service because staff had an excellent understanding of their needs.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Fourways Community Care
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
Head Office
What inspectors found: This comprehensive announced inspection took place on 25 July 2018.
Est. £30–£37/hr
SeeAbility - Devon Support Service
What inspectors found: This comprehensive inspection took place on 4 and 5 April 2018 and was announced.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Home Instead
Est. £34–£42/hr
Care With Kindness Limited
What inspectors found: People had care plans in place, however, these did not include clear information to guide staff to provide care and support.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Blackdice Healthcare Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Distances are measured from the centre of Ottery St Mary to each office. Carers travel to you, so ask whether your street is covered.
Dementia care at home in Ottery St Mary
7 of the 11 agencies covering Ottery St Mary are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 5 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 7 registered for dementia.
Home care prices in Ottery St Mary
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
Devon County Council's own rates: £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). Choosing a provider that charges more usually means paying the difference as a top-up.
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. Work out your weekly cost or ask local providers for their prices.
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What the numbers say about Ottery St Mary
Blackdice Healthcare Limited is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in February 2023. Registered specialisms here: 9 of 11 list physical disabilities, 6 of 11 list learning disabilities and 4 of 11 list mental health conditions. Dementia appears on 7 of 11 registrations here (64%), compared with 73% in Devon as a whole. SeeAbility - Devon Support Service has the oldest rating still in force, from May 2018. 2 Outstanding agencies are covering Ottery St Mary, against 14 across Devon. Counting all listed agencies, not only rated ones, Ottery St Mary ranks first of 7 local towns for Good or Outstanding ratings (82%), with Budleigh Salterton second (80%). 90% of rated agencies covering Ottery St Mary are Good or Outstanding, compared with 92% of those rated among the 183 we list across Devon. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 0% covering Ottery St Mary, 15% across Devon.
Providers behind the agencies covering Ottery St Mary
- HC-One Limited 1 in this list
- United Response 1 in this list
- Fourways (Sidmouth) Limited 1 in this list
- The Royal School for the Blind 1 in this list
- Home Instead 1 in this list
Most recent ratings
CQC's most recently published ratings for agencies covering Ottery St Mary.
Ottery St Mary and the towns around it
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottery St Mary | – | 11 | 9 |
| Honiton | 4.8 mi | 9 | 7 |
| Cranbrook | 5.5 mi | 36 | 14 |
| Budleigh Salterton | 8.5 mi | 15 | 12 |
| Cullompton | 8.9 mi | 8 | 4 |
| Exmouth | 10.0 mi | 32 | 19 |
Agencies with an office within 7 miles of each town. Many cover several towns.
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Common questions about home care in Ottery St Mary
Which home care agencies cover Ottery St Mary?
There are 11 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Ottery St Mary (register checked Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Charity Earnshaw, RV Care Limited - Devon and Harcombe Valley Care Limited.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Ottery St Mary have?
Of the 10 that have been rated, 9 (90%) are rated Good or Outstanding, including 2 Outstanding, while 1 is rated below Good. 1 is awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical home care prices in Ottery St Mary?
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 Devon council pay for 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.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Ottery St Mary?
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, none of the 11 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 10 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Ottery St Mary compare with nearby towns for home care agencies?
Nearest towns we cover: Honiton (4.8 miles): 9, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Cranbrook (5.5 miles): 36, 14 rated Good or Outstanding; Budleigh Salterton (8.5 miles): 15, 12 rated Good or Outstanding. Ottery St Mary itself has 11, 9 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Home care near Ottery St Mary
- Home care in Honiton 4.8 mi
- Home care in Cranbrook 5.5 mi
- Home care in Budleigh Salterton 8.5 mi
- Home care in Cullompton 8.9 mi
- Home care in Exmouth 10.0 mi
- Home care in Willand 10.4 mi
- Home care in Exeter 10.6 mi
- Home care in Dawlish 14.3 mi
Other help in Ottery St Mary
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- Devon's Outstanding-rated services (2026)
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- Who pays for care at home, and how
- How to choose a home care agency
- The council care needs assessment
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