Home care · Torbay
Supported living in Brixham
4 out of 16 home care agencies covering Brixham are registered for supported living. Of the 3 CQC has rated, 67% are Good or Outstanding, next to 90% for supported living across England. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 1 home care agency has a rating more than four years old.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Key points
- We check for new CQC ratings in Torbay daily: see the latest changes.
- CQC rates 2 of the 3 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated below Good; 1 is still waiting for a first rating.
- 2 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Whatever your savings, Torbay council will assess care needs for free.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Brixham", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 4registered agencies
- 67%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 2support people with dementia
- 0rated or inspected within two years
Ranked providers of supported living
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 16
- Elderly care · 14
- Physical disability care · 14
- Care for adults under 65 · 14
- Dementia care · 13
- Sensory impairment care · 13
- Mental health care · 11
- Learning disability care · 9
- Supported living · 4
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abide Home Care | Mar 2023 | under 0.5 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | Domiciliary Care South Devon | Oct 2018 | 3.6 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | Burrow Down Community Support | May 2024 | 3.7 miles | 4 | |
| 4 | Agincare Whitley Court | Not yet rated | – | 3.7 miles | 5 |
All agencies covering Brixham with a CQC registration for supported living. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Supported living in Brixham by the numbers
4 of the 16 agencies covering Brixham are registered with CQC for supported living (25%). 67% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 26 points below the 93% for all agencies here and below the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: Abide Home Care and Domiciliary Care South Devon. Ratings run from October 2018 to May 2024, and 0 are from the last two years. 1 is based within 2 miles of the centre of Brixham. 1 still awaits a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Torbay has 9 agencies registered for supported living; of those rated, 86% are Good or Outstanding. Across Torbay, 32% of agencies are registered for supported living, against 25% here.
Typical prices in the South West: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
Supported living around Brixham
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixham | – | 4 | 2 |
| Paignton | 3.9 mi | 11 | 8 |
| Torquay | 5.7 mi | 8 | 5 |
| Totnes | 7.7 mi | 7 | 3 |
| Kingskerswell | 7.8 mi | 11 | 8 |
| Newton Abbot | 10.3 mi | 10 | 8 |
| Teignmouth | 11.1 mi | 8 | 7 |
Help from the council
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Savings under £23,250? Torbay 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 Torbay
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Free care cost report for Brixham
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about supported living in Brixham
How many agencies in Brixham offer supported living?
Supported living is a registered specialism for 4 of the 16 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Brixham (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Abide Home Care and Domiciliary Care South Devon.
How are home care agencies in Brixham rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 3. Of those, 2 (67%) are Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 1 here is still unrated.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Brixham?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. 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. Read the full cost guide.
Can Torbay council help pay for home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Torbay council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Torbay council.
How can I pick between agencies in Brixham?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: none of the 4 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 3. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about supported living in towns near Brixham?
Brixham has 4, with 2 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Paignton (3.9 miles): 11, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Torquay (5.7 miles): 8, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Totnes (7.7 miles): 7, 3 rated Good or Outstanding.
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One short form is all it takes: featured partners and a maximum of three rated providers in the Brixham area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Brixham
- Supported living in Paignton 3.9 mi
- Supported living in Torquay 5.7 mi
- Supported living in Totnes 7.7 mi
- Supported living in Kingskerswell 7.8 mi
- Supported living in Newton Abbot 10.3 mi
- Supported living in Teignmouth 11.1 mi
- Supported living in Dawlish 13.3 mi
- Supported living in Chudleigh 14.9 mi
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