Woodrow Retirement Home Limited
Residential care home · Torquay
Asheldon Road, Wellswood, Torquay, TQ1 2QN
Run by Woodrow Retirement Home Limited
- GoodCQC · Mar 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds19
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01803 213026
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 2 March 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Woodrow Retirement Home Limited
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-121124881
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Woodrow Retirement Home Limited
Woodrow Retirement Home Limited provides 24-hour residential care for older people in a Victorian villa set within private grounds in Torquay. The home offers long-term care, short-term convalescence and respite stays, but does not provide nursing care.
The setting has 19 single bedrooms, most with en-suite shower facilities, and level access throughout. Residents can personalise their rooms, take part in individual care planning and receive support shaped around their wellbeing. Fresh seasonal produce is used for varied meals, with special diets and modified textures available where required. Off-street parking and accessible gardens add practical convenience.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Torquay
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widecombe HouseTorquay | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Garden HouseTorquay | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Mount TryonTorquay | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Meadfoot ViewTorquay | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Keychange Charity Erith House Care HomeTorquay | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 19 single bedrooms
- Fresh seasonal meals and modified textures
- Victorian villa with level access
Ask about
- Woodrow provides residential care but does not provide nursing care
Suits: Older people seeking residential or respite care without nursing
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Asheldon Road, Wellswood, Torquay, TQ1 2QN
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Questions families ask
Do they offer respite stays as well as long-term residential care?
Yes. They provide long-term residential care as well as short-term convalescence and respite stays for older people whose needs can be safely met in residential care.
How many bedrooms does the care home have?
They have 19 single bedrooms, many with en-suite facilities. Residents can personalise their rooms to create a comfortable and familiar living space.
Do they provide 24-hour residential care?
Yes. They provide 24-hour residential care for older people whose assessed needs can be safely and effectively met within a residential care setting.
Can they support special diets or modified food textures?
Yes. They respect individual dietary requirements and provide special diets and modified textures where required, including support with eating and drinking when needed.
How much does Woodrow Retirement Home Limited cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Woodrow Retirement Home Limited 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.