Kenwyn
Residential care home · Crediton
Albert Road, Crediton, EX17 2BZ
Run by South West Care Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Jul 2021
- 8.0Our score
- Beds25
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01363 772670
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 2 July 2021
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Kenwyn
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-131732304
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Kenwyn
Kenwyn supports older people and younger adults in later life through a safe, stable residential setting. The home is part of South West Care Homes, whose approach gives residents opportunities to retain choice, privacy and independence while help remains available when needed.
Kenwyn’s care philosophy focuses on individual dignity, daily decisions and continuity. The wider provider also offers dementia and respite care across its homes, while staff training and community are emphasised. South West Care Homes addresses sustainability through reuse and recycling, reducing single-use products and promoting local products where possible. Residents can receive support while continuing to make choices about everyday life and personal routines.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Crediton
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The ChantryCrediton | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hillbrow Residential Care Home LimitedCrediton | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Creedy CourtCrediton | 1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Summerhayes Care HomeCrediton | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Burridge FarmCrediton | 3.2 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by South West Care Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The FirsWitheridge | Good | 8.0 | |
| AshfieldExmouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lake ViewNewton Abbot | Good | 8.0 | |
| BeechmountTorquay | Good | 8.0 | |
| MichaelstowePlymouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| Manor HousePlymouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| Manor CourtPlymouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ashley House - LangportLangport | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cambrian LodgePortishead | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lavender Court Care HomePerranporth | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Choice-led approach to daily life
- Part of South West Care Homes
- Sustainability programme includes reuse and recycling
Suits: Older people needing residential support with independence
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Albert Road, Crediton, EX17 2BZ
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Questions families ask
How much does Kenwyn cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Kenwyn 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Kenwyn whether it takes residents funded by Devon council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.