The Tobias Centre
Residential care home · Torquay
8 St Margaret's Road, St Marychurch, Torquay, TQ1 4NW
Run by Modus Care Limited
- GoodCQC · Aug 2022
- 8.0Our score
- Beds7
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01803 312867
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 17 August 2022
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Tobias Centre
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-113873499
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Tobias Centre
The Tobias Centre supports adults with learning disabilities who may also have autism and associated sensory needs. Its specialist service works with people with complex needs, including positive behaviour support, and aims to reduce restrictive practices. It is registered as a care home without nursing and supports older people and younger adults.
Every room has en-suite facilities, providing private accommodation within the specialist setting. The centre forms part of Salutem Care and Education, whose adult services support people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health needs and complex needs. Support is shaped around individual goals and aspirations, with wider services including supported living and day opportunities.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Torquay
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadleigh CourtTorquay | 0.1 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Abbeywood HouseTorquay | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Carl CourtTorquay | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lorna HouseTorquay | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| BeechcroftTorquay | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Modus Care Limited
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|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrooke GrangeTorquay | Good | 8.0 | |
| Warwick HousePaignton | Good | 8.0 | |
| PenhayesExeter | Good | 8.0 | |
| Penhayes HouseExeter | Good | 8.0 | |
| The HoltExeter | Good | 8.0 | |
| Menna HouseTruro | Good | 8.0 | |
| Rosehill HouseTruro | Good | 7.4 | |
| The BeachNewquay | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| HeightleaTruro | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| High ViewTruro | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| The MowhayTruro | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| CarrickTruro | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- All rooms have en-suite facilities
- Positive behaviour support
- Support to reduce restrictive practices
Suits: Adults with complex learning disabilities and sensory needs
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
8 St Margaret's Road, St Marychurch, Torquay, TQ1 4NW
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Questions families ask
Who does the care home support?
It supports people diagnosed with a learning disability who may also have autistic spectrum disorder and associated sensory needs.
Do they offer home visits?
Yes. They offer home visits as part of their support.
How much does The Tobias Centre cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Tobias Centre for its weekly fee. As a guide, Torbay council paid on average £1,091 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.