Care homes in West Devon

Spring House Residential Care Home provides personal residential care and specialist dementia support in a small, family-run home in Peter Tavy near Tavistock. The peaceful village setting on the edge of Dartmoor is intended for people who want day-to-day support within a homely environment rather than a large institution.

The team takes time to understand each person’s history, routines and preferences, then uses that knowledge to support…

Blackdown Nursing Home provides residential, nursing and dementia care in a setting with 24-hour staff support. Its care services include dementia support, activities, socialising and dining, with the home describing a safe and homely environment for people with varied later-life needs.

Meals are freshly prepared using local organic ingredients and adapted to residents’ tastes and dietary requirements.

Adults with moderate to severe learning disabilities can live actively at Easterbrook Farm, a rural residential home supporting physically able people with or without challenging behaviour. The setting focuses on personal development, practical life skills and meaningful participation in daily routines.

The farm covers 69 acres and includes horticulture, fruit and vegetable growing, nursery plants, woodland maintenance and wildlife conservation.

Hart Care Residential Home provides residential, respite, dementia and end-of-life care in Yelverton, within Dartmoor National Park. The home supports elderly individuals and couples, with care planned around changing levels of independence and personal support needs.

Its long-standing, non-agency team provides continuity of care, while the home offers private furnished rooms for respite residents and support available around the clock.

Hatherleigh Care Village provides residential, nursing, respite, dementia and complex care in a Devon countryside setting near Okehampton. Its offer is designed for people who need ongoing support, short-term care or specialist help, while maintaining a welcoming home environment for residents and visiting families.

Food is organised around a four-week seasonal menu cycle, with familiar favourites, varied choices and homemade desserts.

Homeland provides residential and day support for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory loss, mental health problems and complex needs. Its assessment process involves the individual and, where needed, their family or representative, helping establish the level of support required.

Support packages can cover daily living tasks, skills development and opportunities to live more independently.

Long and short-term stays are available at Kent House, a residential care home in Okehampton for older people, including those living with dementia or physical disabilities. Accommodation, meals and personal care form the basis of the service, with healthcare professionals visiting the home.

Residents can use two lounges, a dining room, sensory room and maintained gardens.

Lyndale Residential Home specialises in rehabilitation mental health care for predominantly younger adults under 65. It also supports people with learning disabilities, physical health disabilities and general health care needs within a 15-bed residential setting in Tavistock.

Residents are supported to regain or maintain independence through individual care programmes based on their needs, health changes and personal goals.

Springfield Residential Home supports older people in a former rectory near Okehampton, with care planned around each resident’s history, preferences, needs and wishes. Residents can retain as much choice and independence as possible while receiving practical daily support.

All rooms are single and en-suite, with larger rooms available for couples. The home has four lounges, a library, gardens, adapted bathing facilities and level corridors.

The Red House Residential Home provides permanent residential care, respite care, day care and early-stage dementia support for older people and those with physical disabilities. The small home has shared spaces and gardens looking towards Dartmoor, with rooms arranged for individual comfort and familiar routines.

Life at the home includes activities planned around residents’ interests, live music, creative sessions, animal visits and days out.

A small number of residents, many living with dementia, receive residential care at Venn House near Tavistock. The family-style home sits in tranquil grounds and includes spacious en-suite rooms, landscaped gardens, lounges and freshly prepared home-cooked meals.

The team recognises individual routines, preferences and life stories while supporting activities, social connection and wellbeing.

Young adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs can receive residential support at Bracken Tor House in Okehampton. The small home also supports people in the community, helping residents retain independence, identity and a sense of value.

Residents are supported to use local facilities and take part in community opportunities. Families can view the home, arrange a visit or turn up without booking.

Camplehaye Residential Home provides 24-hour residential care in West Devon for older people, people living with dementia and people with learning difficulties. It also offers day care, respite, convalescent and intermediate care, supporting both longer stays and shorter periods when extra help is needed.

Care needs are assessed individually, with tailored plans developed alongside residents, families and community nurses where appropriate.

For up to 27 people aged 65 and over, Crelake House provides residential care in Tavistock. The home supports older adults who need help with daily routines but do not require nursing care, with individual needs recorded in a personal care plan.

Support can include personal care, meals and mobility assistance, while private bedrooms and communal lounges shape the setting.

Burdon Grange Care Home provides specialist nursing care for adults living with complex health needs, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries and neurological conditions. Registered nurses work alongside an in-house physiotherapy team, the dedicated care team and external NHS therapists, consultants and specialist services.

Care is available around the clock and is planned around clinical needs, independence and personal wellbeing.

Lakeside Care Home provides full-time care, part-time care and assisted living for older people near Okehampton. The residential home is registered without nursing and offers a homely setting for people who need day-to-day support while retaining access to communal life, family visits and activities.

Residents can use indoor and outdoor facilities, peaceful communal areas, a treatment room and a salon open one day each week by appointment.