South Hams has 18 elderly care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 6 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 16 Good and 2 Requires improvement. Devon council paid on average £1,043 a week for a residential care place and £1,317 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).
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This list includes every home in South Hams on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.
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Run by Wells House Limited
Fore Street, Yealmpton, Plymouth, PL8 2JNCare home with nursing for 22 residents in Plymouth, run by Wells House Limited. Supports dementia, older people and physical disabilities.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
Beacon House provides residential care, specialist dementia care, respite care and sheltered accommodation for older people and residents with varied support needs. Its approach is built around person-centred care, with support tailored to the activities residents enjoy, the meals they prefer and the level of independence they want to retain.
The home offers communal areas, quieter spaces, a hair and beauty salon, and facilities including lifts…
Beaconville Nursing Home focuses on specialised dementia nursing care in Ivybridge, supporting residents whose needs require full-time care. Staff build support around each person’s history, interests and beliefs, using that knowledge to plan meaningful daily engagement.
A full-time activities team offers group and one-to-one sessions, while the sensory room uses fibre optics and bubble towers for stimulation and relaxation.
Run by Dawn Residential Care Home Limited
Cott Lane, Dartington, Totnes, TQ9 6HEInspected more than 4 years ago
Residential care home for 18 residents in Totnes, run by Dawn Residential Care Home Limited. Supports dementia and older people.
Devonshire House and Lodge provides nursing, residential and dementia care for older people, younger adults and residents with physical or sensory disabilities. The home’s nursing teams support medical needs, while lifestyle staff organise activities and help residents take part in everyday events.
The care setting includes a garden and opportunities for resident enrichment through activities, outings and social occasions.
Run by Sanctuary Care Limited
Staniforth Drive, Ivybridge, PL21 0UJCare home with nursing for 57 residents in Ivybridge, run by Sanctuary Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
Kahala Court supports older people in a home overlooking the Kingsbridge and Salcombe estuary. Staff help with daily living tasks, personal care and mobility, with assistance available around the clock. Assisted baths help residents who need support getting in and out of the bath.
The home accommodates 32 residents in single bedrooms and one companion room, with en-suite facilities and estuary views from many rooms.
Run by Podsmead Residential Care Limited
Derby Road, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1JLInspected more than 4 years ago
Overleat Residential Care Home accommodates 13 residents in a detached Georgian house in Kingsbridge, with residential care including dementia, personal care and respite stays. The smaller setting has single rooms, some with en-suite facilities, two lounges, a dining room and gardens.
An activities coordinator organises group and one-to-one activities around residents’ wishes, including reminiscence groups, board games and quizzes.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
Residential care home for 45 residents in Totnes, run by The Manor Collection Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.
Twenty-four-hour support at Quay Court Care Centre covers daily living tasks from personal care and bathing to dressing, grooming, meals and mobility assistance. The residential home supports older people, younger adults and people living with dementia, mental health needs or physical disabilities. Its assisted baths are designed to help residents in and out with greater ease and comfort.
Run by South Devon Care Services Limited
27 Bridgetown Hill, Totnes, TQ9 5BHInspected more than 4 years ago
Ridgecourt Residential Care Home provides 24-hour residential and dementia care for older people in Totnes. The family-run home is set in a detached property within landscaped grounds and accommodates 15 residents, combining supported living with access to the town centre.
Its wider South Devon service includes respite and rehabilitation care, while the provider offers guidance on funding and third-party top-ups for families considering a…
Run by The Community of St Antony & St Elias
5 Priory Drive, Totnes, TQ9 5HUInspected more than 4 years ago
Specialist residential mental health care at The Community of St Antony & St Elias is delivered in ordinary domestic homes across Totnes and Plymouth. The service supports adults with complex mental health needs, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, personality disorders and acquired brain injuries alongside mental health needs.
Each home has private bedrooms, shared spaces and familiar staff.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
The Fleet delivers residential, nursing, dementia, respite and palliative care in a purpose-built Dartmouth home. Care plans are tailored to changing needs, including support for people living with dementia, recovering after illness or injury, or nearing the end of life.
Residents have en-suite rooms, landscaped gardens, a library and the Cove Bistro. Its all-inclusive model covers accommodation, personal care and meals, with laundry, Wi-Fi and…
Run by Wells House Limited
Kingsbridge Road, Brixton, Plymouth, PL8 2AXInspected more than 4 years ago
Care home with nursing for 30 residents in Plymouth, run by Wells House Limited. Supports dementia, older people and physical disabilities.
Residential care home for 42 residents in South Brent, run by Thurlestone Court Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
Residential care home for 30 residents in South Brent, run by Thurlestone Court Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health and physical disabilities.
Run by Camphill Devon Community Limited
Camphill Devon Community, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0JNInspected more than 4 years ago
Hapstead Village provides registered residential accommodation for adults with learning disabilities in a rural setting on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. Residents live in six houses with private rooms and shared spaces, supported to take part in community life and shape an active routine. Supported living is also available in surrounding Devon areas.
Life at Hapstead includes land-based and craft activities, alongside local education, work,…
Residential care home for 39 residents in Dartmouth, run by Platinum Care (Devon) Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.
Support with mobility, nutrition, medicines and day-to-day routines.
Activities and social contact that reflect residents’ interests.
How the home involves residents and families in care decisions.
Older people may need different combinations of personal care, mobility support, medicines management and social activity. Compare what each home can support now and how it plans for needs that may change.
18 elderly care homes in South Hams are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).
Devon council paid on average £1,043 a week for residential care and £1,317 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,895 and £1,532. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.
Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.
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