Learning disability care homes in Torridge

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Torridge has 9 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 8 Good. 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 Torridge (31)

Torridge at a glance

9on this list

Official rating
  • Good8
  • Not yet rated1
  • 100% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.0 / 10
  • Types of care78% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Torridge 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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9 learning disability care homes in Torridge

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Acorn House - Bideford

Run by Ark Care Homes Limited

2 Eastbourne Terrace, Westward Ho, Bideford, EX39 1HG
GoodCQC · Jun 2024
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Acorn House is part of a family-run care organisation providing care in its own homes, alongside nursing and care agency services across Devon. The home is suited to people seeking residential support, while the wider organisation also supports people in their own homes and supplies care staff to establishments.

Its broader care offer includes domiciliary support for maintaining independence, first aid training and bespoke training for…

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Acorn Manor

Run by Ark Care Homes Limited

Raleigh Hill, Heywood Road, Bideford, EX39 3PG
GoodCQC · Apr 2023
  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Adults with autism, learning disabilities and complex care needs can live at Acorn Manor, an eight-bed residential home in a Georgian manor. The property has six en-suite bedrooms and two self-contained flats, with communal rooms and extensive grounds containing gardens, woodland and a lake.

Residents are encouraged to take part in everyday outings and activities, including walks, swimming and visits to local leisure venues.

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Beachfield

Run by Ark Care Homes Limited

42 Nelson Road, Westward Ho, Bideford, EX39 1LQ
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Beachfield provides six-bed residential care for adults with autism, learning disabilities and challenging behaviour linked to complex care needs. The Victorian home has spacious en-suite bedrooms, two living rooms, a dining room and a kitchen where homemade meals are prepared.

Residents are encouraged to lead active lives, with support for beach visits, swimming, shopping and local community activities.

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Bidna House

Run by SL & BM Haywood

Bidna Lane, Appledore, Northam, Bideford, EX39 1NU
GoodCQC · Jan 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 12 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 12 residents in Bideford, run by SL & BM Haywood. Supports learning disabilities and mental health.

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Kingsley House

Run by National Autistic Society (The)

Alverdiscott Road, Bideford, EX39 4PL
GoodCQC · Jan 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential accommodation at Kingsley House is registered for adults with learning disabilities and younger adults. The home’s registered scope places it within the sector of residential support for people with learning disabilities.

The business evidence does not establish a detailed local service offer beyond this classification and registered care scope.

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Northam Lodge

Run by The Northam Care Trust

Heywood Road, Northam, Bideford, EX39 3QB
GoodCQC · Apr 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 25 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities, physical disabilities and complex needs can receive residential support at Northam Lodge. The Northam Care Trust also supports adults with autism, mental health needs and acquired brain injuries through residential services, supported living and day opportunities across North Devon.

The residential service offers 24/7 specialist care, working with families and wider support networks to…

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Orion House

Run by Linton Support Ltd

14 Clovelly Road, Bideford, EX39 3BU
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Sensory impairment

Orion House offers specialist residential support for younger adults with learning disabilities, autism and challenging behaviour. The seven-bedroom home sits within Linton Support’s wider community service, which helps adults living with families or independently access activities, appointments and local services.

Support is organised around individual assessments, personal behaviour support plans and risk assessments.

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The Vicarage

Run by The Vicarage (2008) Limited

Bradworthy, Holsworthy, EX22 7RJ
GoodCQC · May 2023
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 6 residents in Holsworthy, run by The Vicarage (2008) Limited. Supports learning disabilities.

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The Gables

Run by Legacy Partnership (Devon) Ltd

First Raleigh, Bideford, EX39 3NJ
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 5 residents in Bideford, run by Legacy Partnership (Devon) Ltd. Supports learning 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 Torridge?

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

How much does a care home cost in Torridge?

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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