Learning disability care homes in Torbay

Updated

Torbay has 22 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 3 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 15 Good, 4 Requires improvement and 1 Inadequate. 1 home is not rated yet. Torbay council paid on average £1,091 a week for a residential care place and £1,208 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Torbay (74)

Torbay at a glance

22on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good15
  • Requires improvement4
  • Inadequate1
  • Not yet rated1
  • 76% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.5 / 10
  • Types of care77% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Torbay 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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22 learning disability care homes in Torbay

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Rawlyn House

Run by Cream II Limited

Rawlyn Road, Chelston, Torquay, TQ2 6PL
OutstandingCQC · Oct 2024
  • Residential
  • 16 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 16 residents in Torquay, run by Cream II Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Cedar Court

Run by Links South West Ltd

15-17 Polsham Park, Paignton, TQ3 2AD
GoodCQC · Apr 2024
  • Residential
  • 14 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 14 residents in Paignton, run by Links South West Ltd. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Braemar House

Run by Dean House Care Limited

38 Seaway Road, Paignton, TQ3 2NZ
GoodCQC · Mar 2024
  • Residential
  • 12 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 12 residents in Paignton, run by Dean House Care Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Dean House

Run by Dean House Care Limited

34 -38 Reddenhill Road, Torquay, TQ1 3RQ
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 13 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 13 residents in Torquay, run by Dean House Care Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Jasmine House

Run by William Henderson

10 Littlegate Road, Paignton, TQ3 3AZ
GoodCQC · May 2023
  • Residential
  • 1 bed
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 1 resident in Paignton, run by William Henderson. Supports learning disabilities.

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Keychange Charity Erith House Care Home

Run by Keychange Charity

Lower Erith Road, Wellswood, Torquay, TQ1 2PX
GoodCQC · Jun 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Not-for-profit residential care in Wellswood supports older people and adults whose registered needs include dementia, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and sensory impairment at Keychange Charity Erith House Care Home. The home operates without nursing care as part of Keychange, a Christian charity.

Families can draw on Keychange’s guidance about funding and conversations around moving into care.

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Meadfoot View

Run by Georgian House (Torquay) Limited

Danby Heights Close, Lincombe Drive, Torquay, TQ1 2HR
GoodCQC · May 2023
  • Residential
  • 14 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 14 residents in Torquay, run by Georgian House (Torquay) Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Renaissance Residential Home

Run by Renaissance Care Services Limited

56 St Marychurch Road, Torquay, TQ1 3JE
GoodCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 17 beds
  • Dementia
  • Eating disorders
  • Elderly care

Renaissance Residential Home supports adults with learning disabilities and a range of physical, sensory, mental health and dementia-related needs through residential, respite and supported living services. Its approach centres on dignity, choice and helping people build confidence, independence and new skills.

Support can range from a couple of hours a week to 24 hours a day, depending on the person’s preferences and needs.

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Sesame

Run by Lifeworks Charity Limited

Bronshill Road, Torquay, TQ1 3HA
GoodCQC · Feb 2024
  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Sesame provides residential social care for younger adults and people with learning disabilities, as part of Lifeworks’ wider support across Devon. Its work sits alongside specialist education, community programmes, youth groups and activities designed to build confidence, independence and participation.

Lifeworks College connects learning with adult life, while community programmes include outdoor adventures, life skills and inclusive sports.

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Siesta

Run by Renaissance Care Services Limited

65 St. Marychurch Road, Torquay, TQ1 3HG
GoodCQC · Oct 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Short breaks and respite stays at Siesta are designed for people with learning disabilities, complex health needs and physical disabilities. The purpose-built Torquay house has five ground-floor rooms with wheelchair access, tracking hoists, wet rooms, a Jacuzzi bath and multi-sensory equipment.

Activities take place in the house, around Torquay and further afield, giving each stay opportunities for engagement beyond the accommodation.

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Summon Bonum

Run by Mrs J Whitney

56a St Marychurch Road, Torquay, TQ1 3JE
GoodCQC · Apr 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 9 residents in Torquay, run by Mrs J Whitney. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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The Tobias Centre

Run by Modus Care Limited

8 St Margaret's Road, St Marychurch, Torquay, TQ1 4NW
GoodCQC · Aug 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

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.

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Warwick House

Run by Modus Care Limited

12 Grosvenor Road, Paignton, TQ4 5AY
GoodCQC · May 2024
  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Warwick House supports up to six adults with autism, learning disabilities and mental health needs in a 24-hour residential setting. Its small scale allows the service to focus on individuality, independence, dignity and respect while helping residents lead active daily lives.

Person-centred planning shapes the support offered, with the wider Salutem adult-services network covering adults from 18 upwards with learning disabilities, autism, mental…

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Westbrooke Grange

Run by Modus Care Limited

Lummaton Cross, Barton, Torquay, TQ2 8ET
GoodCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Westbrooke Grange supports adults with autism and complex learning disabilities in self-contained flats with 24-hour support. The registered home includes two upstairs flats and three ground-floor flats, giving residents their own accommodation within a supported residential setting.

A chef is based on site, and the service sits within Salutem’s adult support network for people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health needs and other…

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Battersway Court

Run by Mrs Patricia Harcourt Crawford

Battersway Road, Paignton, TQ4 7EY
GoodCQC · Apr 2023
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 4 residents in Paignton, run by Mrs Patricia Harcourt Crawford. Supports learning disabilities.

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Warberries Nursing Home

Run by Margaret Rose Care Limited

Lower Warberry Road, Torquay, TQ1 1QS
GoodCQC · Jan 2025
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 49 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Care home with nursing for 49 residents in Torquay, run by Margaret Rose Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Douglas House

Run by Valorum Care Limited

Douglas Avenue, Brixham, TQ5 9EL
Requires improvementCQC · Apr 2025
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 30 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Care home with nursing for 30 residents in Brixham, run by Valorum Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Burrow Down Shortbreaks

Run by Burrow Down Support Services Limited

Lynwood, Jacks Lane, Torquay, TQ2 8QX
Requires improvementCQC · Jan 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Residential care home for 6 residents in Torquay, run by Burrow Down Support Services Limited. Supports learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Notts Hill House

Run by Speciality Care (Rehab) Limited

Lower Warberry Road, Torquay, TQ1 1QY
Requires improvementCQC · Mar 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 16 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Notts Hill House provides residential support for up to 15 men and women with an acquired brain injury, physical disabilities or a learning disability. The service combines care home accommodation with rehabilitation focused on neurological needs and functional independence, supporting residents who require structured help with daily life.

Its setting is intended for people whose needs extend beyond ordinary residential support, including those…

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Woodland Park

Run by Woodland Healthcare Limited

14 Babbacombe Road, Marychurch, Torquay, TQ1 3SJ
Requires improvementCQC · Nov 2022
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 31 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Woodland Park provides residential and nursing care for older people and adults with learning disabilities or other complex needs. Its specialist remit includes dementia, Parkinson’s disease and age-related conditions, with care plans recording individual needs at admission and throughout a person’s stay.

The service combines physical and emotional support with therapy, family involvement, individual and group activities and community integration.

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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 Torbay?

22 learning disability care homes in Torbay are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which learning disability care homes in Torbay are rated Outstanding?

Rawlyn House.

How much does a care home cost in Torbay?

Torbay council paid on average £1,091 a week for residential care and £1,208 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,457 and £1,561. 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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