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Dementia care at home in Torquay
Of the 28 home care agencies covering Torquay, 19 offer dementia care. Of the 15 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for dementia care across England. Outstanding: 3. 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 have not been rated for more than four years and 1 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to DCI Care Ltd: Good, on 3 July 2025.
Updated 25 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
The short version
- New and changed CQC ratings across Torbay, updated every day.
- Whatever your savings, Torbay council will assess care needs for free.
- 15 of the 15 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding; 4 are still waiting for a first rating.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Dementia care at home in Torquay", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 19agencies registered with CQC
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 2inspected or rated since October 2024
Ranked providers of dementia care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 28
- Elderly care · 24
- Care for adults under 65 · 24
- Physical disability care · 21
- Dementia care · 19
- Sensory impairment care · 17
- Mental health care · 15
- Learning disability care · 14
- Children's care · 5
- Substance misuse support · 3
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Love To Care | Feb 2024 | 4.5 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | DCI Care Ltd | Jul 2025 | 0.6 miles | 5 | |
| 3 | Georgian House | Feb 2025 | 1.3 miles | 5 | |
| 4 | Homecare 2000 Ltd | Jun 2024 | under 0.5 miles | 5 | |
| 5 | Care Plus Devon Ltd | May 2024 | 0.5 miles | 6 | |
| 6 | Kensa Health Torbay and South Hams | Aug 2023 | 0.7 miles | 6 | |
| 7 | Simply Joy Care Services Ltd | Jun 2023 | 2.3 miles | 6 | |
| 8 | Palm Tree Home Care Limited | Jun 2023 | 2.7 miles | 5 | |
| 9 | Caretakers SW Limited | Jun 2024 | 3.2 miles | 7 | |
| 10 | Bay Care Domiciliary Care Ltd | May 2023 | 3.3 miles | 9 | |
| 11 | Bluebird Care (Torbay) | Jan 2019 | under 0.5 miles | 6 | |
| 12 | Helping Hands Torquay | May 2019 | 0.5 miles | 4 | |
| 13 | Sarah's Carers Torbay | Jan 2020 | 2.9 miles | 1 | |
| 14 | The Care Bureau Ltd - Domiciliary Care - Torquay. | Mar 2023 | 3.3 miles | 5 | |
| 15 | Mallands Residential Care Home | May 2018 | 4.6 miles | 2 | |
| 16 | Torquay Branch | Not yet rated | – | 0.6 miles | 4 |
| 17 | Torbay Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 0.7 miles | 2 |
| 18 | Skyline Healthcare Solutions Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 2.0 miles | 4 |
| 19 | Agincare Whitley Court | Not yet rated | – | 4.0 miles | 4 |
The full list for dementia care covering Torquay: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Dementia care in Torquay: ratings, size and cost
Registered for dementia care: 19 out of 28 agencies covering Torquay (68%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, 9 points above the town-wide 91% and above the 88% for dementia care across England.
The highest rated agencies for dementia care are Love To Care, DCI Care Ltd and Georgian House. 2 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: May 2018. Newest: July 2025. 9 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Torquay. 4 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Torbay as a whole has 20 agencies registered for dementia care; 100% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for dementia care: 68% here, 71% across Torbay.
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.
About dementia care
What does dementia care mean in practice? Trained staff who keep daily routines familiar, help with food and drink, respond to distress without reaching for medication first, and balance safety with independence. A provider that supports people with dementia lists "dementia" as a specialism on its CQC registration.
Questions worth asking about dementia care
- What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
- How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
- Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
- How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
- How do you avoid using medication to manage behaviour?
Helpline: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Torbay: dementia care. Glossary: Dementia care.
Dementia care around Torquay
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay | – | 19 | 15 |
| Kingskerswell | 2.8 mi | 25 | 18 |
| Paignton | 3.1 mi | 21 | 17 |
| Newton Abbot | 5.2 mi | 27 | 21 |
| Teignmouth | 5.5 mi | 26 | 19 |
| Brixham | 5.7 mi | 13 | 11 |
| Totnes | 7.5 mi | 17 | 12 |
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Dementia care in Torquay: your questions answered
Which home care agencies in Torquay offer dementia care?
19 of the 28 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Torquay list dementia care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Love To Care, DCI Care Ltd and Georgian House.
Are home care agencies in Torquay well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 15 (100%) of the 15 rated, including 3 Outstanding. 4 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much does home care cost in Torquay?
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 I get help from Torbay council with the cost of home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Torbay 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 Torbay council.
How should I compare agencies in Torquay?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 2 of the 19 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, while 13 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Torquay for dementia care?
Counting dementia care: Torquay 19 (15 Good or Outstanding); Kingskerswell (2.8 miles): 25, 18 rated Good or Outstanding; Paignton (3.1 miles): 21, 17 rated Good or Outstanding; Newton Abbot (5.2 miles): 27, 21 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Dementia care near Torquay
- Dementia care in Kingskerswell 2.8 mi
- Dementia care in Paignton 3.1 mi
- Dementia care in Newton Abbot 5.2 mi
- Dementia care in Teignmouth 5.5 mi
- Dementia care in Brixham 5.7 mi
- Dementia care in Totnes 7.5 mi
- Dementia care in Dawlish 7.9 mi
- Dementia care in Chudleigh 9.3 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.