Home care · Torbay
Supported living in Torquay
Supported living is offered by 8 of the 28 home care agencies covering Torquay. Among the 6 with a CQC rating, 83% are Good or Outstanding (versus 90% for supported living across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 3 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)
In short
- Whatever your savings, Torbay council will assess care needs for free.
- Good or Outstanding: 5 of the 6 rated agencies; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate; 2 are still waiting for a first rating.
- For dementia support, 3 have it on their CQC registration.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Torbay daily: see the latest changes.
To cite: "Supported living in Torquay", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 8agencies on the CQC register
- 83%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 3offer dementia support
- 2with a rating or inspection since November 2024
Who offers supported living in Torquay
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 28
- Care for adults under 65 · 24
- Elderly care · 24
- Physical disability care · 21
- Dementia care · 19
- Sensory impairment care · 17
- Mental health care · 15
- Learning disability care · 14
- Supported living · 8
- Children's care · 5
- Substance misuse support · 3
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DCI Care Ltd | Jul 2025 | 0.6 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | Care Plus Devon Ltd | May 2024 | 0.5 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | Summerland Support | May 2019 | 1.0 miles | 2 | |
| 4 | Summon Bonum Support & Care | Dec 2018 | 1.9 miles | 5 | |
| 5 | Domiciliary Care South Devon | Oct 2018 | 3.2 miles | 6 | |
| 6 | Burrow Down Community Support | May 2024 | 3.4 miles | 4 | |
| 7 | Frank Care Devon | Not yet rated | – | 0.6 miles | 5 |
| 8 | Agincare Whitley Court | Not yet rated | – | 4.0 miles | 5 |
Every agency covering Torquay registered with CQC for supported living, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Supported living in Torquay: what the data shows
29% of Torquay's agencies (8 of 28) hold a CQC registration for supported living. Of those rated, 83% are Good or Outstanding: 8 points below the 91% for every agency here, and below the England figure of 90% for supported living.
DCI Care Ltd, Care Plus Devon Ltd and Summerland Support lead the list for supported living. 2 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from October 2018 and the newest from July 2025. Offices within 2 miles of Torquay centre: 5. Not yet rated: 2. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 9 agencies in Torbay list supported living, and 86% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Here 29% of agencies list supported living, compared with 32% across Torbay.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay | – | 8 | 5 |
| Kingskerswell | 2.8 mi | 11 | 8 |
| Paignton | 3.1 mi | 11 | 8 |
| Newton Abbot | 5.2 mi | 10 | 8 |
| Teignmouth | 5.5 mi | 8 | 7 |
| Brixham | 5.7 mi | 4 | 2 |
| Totnes | 7.5 mi | 7 | 3 |
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Common questions about supported living in Torquay
Who offers supported living at home in Torquay?
Of the 28 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Torquay, 8 list supported living as a specialism (Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include DCI Care Ltd, Care Plus Devon Ltd and Summerland Support.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Torquay have?
Of the 6 that have been rated, 5 (83%) are rated Good or Outstanding, 1 of them Outstanding, and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 2 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical home care prices in Torquay?
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 Torbay 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) Torbay 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 Torbay council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Torquay?
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 8 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 4 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Torquay compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Kingskerswell (2.8 miles): 11, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Paignton (3.1 miles): 11, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Newton Abbot (5.2 miles): 10, 8 rated Good or Outstanding. Torquay itself has 8, 5 of them Good or Outstanding.
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.