Kenwith Castle Country House Care
Residential care home · Bideford
Abbotsham, Bideford, EX39 5BE
Run by Care South
- GoodCQC · Feb 2023
- 8.4Our score
- Beds59
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01237 470060
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 24 February 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Kenwith Castle Country House Care
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-10983124844
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Kenwith Castle Country House Care
Residential care for older people is at the heart of Kenwith Castle Country House Care, set within peaceful surroundings near Bideford. The home is registered as a care home without nursing and forms part of Care South, a not-for-profit provider with residential and dementia care across southern England.
Kenwith Castle offers a settled community environment with connections to the local landscape and community life. Care South also operates assisted living and care-at-home services elsewhere, while this home’s focus is residential care for older people.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Bideford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herons Lea Residential Home LimitedBideford | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Rosehill Bideford LtdBideford | 0.6 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| The GablesBideford | 0.9 miles | |||
| Golden SandsBideford | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Bluebell HouseBideford | 1 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Care South
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beauchamp House Nursing HomeTaunton | Good | 7.4 | |
| Maiden Castle HouseDorchester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Buxton HouseWeymouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| Fern Brook LodgeGillingham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Dorset HousePoole | Good | 8.0 | |
| Elizabeth HousePoole | Good | 8.0 | |
| Marjorie HousePoole | Good | 8.0 | |
| Alexandra HousePoole | Good | 8.0 | |
| FairlawnFerndown | Good | 8.0 | |
| Talbot ViewBournemouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| St. Ives Country House CareRingwood | Good | 8.0 | |
| Castle DeneBournemouth | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Country-house care setting
- Not-for-profit care charity
- Residential and dementia care options
Suits: Older people seeking residential care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Abbotsham, Bideford, EX39 5BE
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Questions families ask
Can nail care appointments take place at home?
Yes. The home appointment service covers Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and East Dorset, allowing professional nail care without leaving home.
Can they cut nails for people with diabetes or on blood thinners?
Yes. The routine nail care service includes cutting fingernails and toenails for people with diabetes or those taking blood thinners.
Who can use the Winton nail cutting clinic?
The clinic is particularly for older people who find nail care difficult because of reduced mobility, limited flexibility or age-related challenges. It also suits people who prefer not to have nail care at home.
How much does Kenwith Castle Country House Care cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Kenwith Castle Country House Care for its weekly fee. As a guide, Devon council paid on average £1,043 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.