Learning disability care homes in East Devon

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East Devon has 13 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 11 Good and 1 Requires improvement. 1 home is not rated yet. 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).

All care homes in East Devon (67)

East Devon at a glance

13on this list

Official rating
  • Good11
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not yet rated1
  • 92% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.0 / 10
  • Types of care85% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in East Devon on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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13 learning disability care homes in East Devon

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Brimley

Run by United Response

1 Read Close, Exmouth, EX8 4PY
GoodCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Dementia
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Brimley supports autistic people and adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health needs through residential care and wider community services. United Response works with people to set goals, build independence and live the life they choose.

Support can include day-to-day living, finding a home or job, education and activities in the local community.

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Millmoor Cottage

Run by Tailored Care and Nurture Ltd

Millmoor Cottage, Millmoor Lane, Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth, EX10 0EU
GoodCQC · Oct 2025
  • Residential
  • 2 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 2 residents in Sidmouth, run by Tailored Care and Nurture Ltd. Supports learning disabilities, younger adults and children.

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SENSE - 5 Seafield Road

Run by Sense

5 Seafield Road, Seaton, EX12 2QS
GoodCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

SENSE supports disabled people with complex needs through residential and supported living services, day services and accessible activities. As a national disability charity, it offers help across different stages of life, with residential care forming part of a broader service network.

Accessible arts, sports and wellbeing activities give disabled people opportunities to build confidence, keep active and express themselves.

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Miramar

Run by Kahanah Care Ltd

145 Exeter Road, Exmouth, EX8 3DX
GoodCQC · Oct 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 14 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Miramar supports adults aged 25 and over with mental health conditions, complex needs, personality disorders, challenging behaviour and difficult-to-place needs. The Exmouth home offers a pathway towards recovery, re-enablement and independence, with 24-hour access to the community and regular trips and holidays.

Residents are supported by trained staff, key workers and links with GPs, mental health services and other professionals.

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Norwyn House

Run by Miss B J Anning

Charmouth Road, Raymonds Hill, Axminster, EX13 5ST
GoodCQC · Apr 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 5 residents in Axminster, run by Miss B J Anning. Supports learning disabilities.

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Otterhayes

Run by Sense

Salston Ride, Salston, Ottery St. Mary, EX11 1RH
GoodCQC · Aug 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Residential care home for 6 residents in Ottery St. Mary, run by Sense. Supports older people, learning disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Pine Park House

Run by Devon County Council

Pine Park Road, Honiton, EX14 2HR
GoodCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care without nursing is provided at Pine Park House for people within a broad registered scope. This includes older people and people with dementia, as well as younger adults and people with learning, physical or sensory disabilities.

The service is defined by its registration rather than by documented activities, accommodation features or additional clinical provision.

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Stallcombe House

Run by Stallcombe House

Sanctuary Lane, Woodbury, Exeter, EX5 1EX
GoodCQC · Aug 2025
  • Residential
  • 33 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care at Stallcombe House supports adults with a range of needs, including dementia, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and sensory impairment. The home provides care without nursing for 27 adults, with accommodation arranged across four zones and shared lounge, dining and kitchen spaces.

Willows offers a smaller six-bedroom setting for adults with autism, learning disabilities and associated complex health, emotional and…

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The Court Retirement Residence

Run by Perfected Care Ltd

Rockbeare, Exeter, EX5 2EF
GoodCQC · Nov 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 21 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Day care at The Court Retirement Residence gives older adults a setting for activities, companionship and support, while families arrange a break or extra daytime care. The residence also provides care for older and younger adults with needs including dementia, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

Residents and day guests can join reminiscence sessions, quizzes and creative activities, with exercise, music and…

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The Lawns

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

52 Salterton Road, Exmouth, EX8 2EJ
GoodCQC · Jun 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Younger adults

Up to nine adults with learning disabilities and complex needs can receive residential support at The Lawns in Exmouth. The home is part of Voyage Care, which also operates supported living and community services across the UK.

Support reflects individual circumstances, values and preferences, with pathways available across different settings.

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The Old Rectory

Run by Oakprice Limited

Musbury, Axminster, EX13 8AR
GoodCQC · Jan 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 15 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 15 residents in Axminster, run by Oakprice Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Barley Close

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

Axminster Road, Musbury, Axminster, EX13 8AQ
Requires improvementCQC · Jun 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Up to ten adults with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy and Down’s syndrome can receive residential support at Barley Close in Axminster. The home provides a defined setting for younger adults with complex needs.

Voyage Care describes flexible support across registered homes, community settings and other pathways, while Barley Close is specifically presented as a residential care home.

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Trianon

Run by Rehability UK Support Services Ltd

39-41 St Johns Road, Exmouth, EX8 4DD
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 6 residents in Exmouth, run by Rehability UK Support Services Ltd. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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What to look for in learning disability care homes

  1. Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences

    Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.

  2. Support for independence

    Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.

  3. Positive behaviour support

    Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.

Questions families ask

What should learning disability care homes offer?

Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.

How many learning disability care homes are there in East Devon?

13 learning disability care homes in East Devon are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in East Devon?

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.

How are these care homes ordered?

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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