Sensory impairment care homes in North Devon

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North Devon has 7 sensory impairment care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 1 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 4 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).

All care homes in North Devon (27)

North Devon at a glance

7on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement2
  • 71% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.4 / 10
  • Types of care86% offer elderly care
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in North 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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7 sensory impairment care homes in North Devon

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Eastleigh Care Homes

Run by Eastleigh Care Homes - East Street Limited

90-91 East Street, South Molton, EX36 3DF
OutstandingCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Eastleigh Care Homes provides residential, nursing, dementia, respite and palliative care across Devon and Somerset. Its settings offer different levels of support, including sheltered accommodation, with care adjusted to individual needs and changing circumstances.

The South Molton service is based at East Street, a residential home combining a listed Georgian property with a purpose-developed extension.

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Bourne Bridge House

Run by Meadowbank Care Limited

Meshaw, South Molton, EX36 4NL
GoodCQC · Oct 2017

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 8 residents in South Molton, run by Meadowbank Care Limited. Supports learning disabilities, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

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Eastleigh Care Homes - Raleigh Mead Limited

Run by Eastleigh Care Homes - Raleigh Mead Limited

Raleigh Mead, South Molton, EX36 4BT
GoodCQC · Feb 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 62 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Eastleigh Care Homes provides nursing, residential, dementia, palliative and respite care across its North Devon and Somerset services. Raleigh Mead offers a nursing-home setting for people with dementia and other cognitive disabilities, with care levels adjusted to individual needs.

The provider describes its homes as supportive environments with shared resources across locations.

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Pilton House Trust

Run by Pilton House Trust

Pilton House, Pilton Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1PQ
GoodCQC · Feb 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 28 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care at Pilton House supports people over 65, with particular experience in dementia care, physical frailty and related support needs. The Georgian mansion accommodates 28 people in single rooms, most with en-suite facilities and call bells, while care and support plans are reviewed monthly or more often when needed.

Residents can choose when to get up, sleep, eat and join activities.

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The Meadows

Run by Blue Opal Limited

Anstey Way, Instow, Bideford, EX39 4JE
GoodCQC · Jan 2021
  • Effective Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 14 residents in Bideford, run by Blue Opal Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Alban House Residential Care Home

Run by Alban Quality Care Limited

8-10 Apsley Terrace, Ilfracombe, EX34 9JU
Requires improvementCQC · Feb 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 23 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

People over 65 can find personalised residential care at Alban House Residential Care Home in Ilfracombe. The 23-bedroom home offers individual care plans, daily assistance and activities, with most bedrooms offering sea views and en-suite bathrooms.

Communal lounges, dining areas and gardens give residents space for socialising or quiet time. Home-cooked meals are prepared daily, while the service also supports medication management and…

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Seaview Haven

Run by H&H Care Services Limited

Oaktree Gardens, Highfield Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 9JP
Requires improvementCQC · Nov 2025
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 72 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Seaview Haven provides residential and dementia care in Ilfracombe, with 24-hour support, full catering and a hillside setting overlooking the town. The home has four lounges, three dining areas, a large patio and bedrooms with sea views and en-suite options.

Respite stays begin at three nights and include a private room, meals, activities and the same care as permanent residents.

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What to look for in sensory impairment care homes

  1. Accessible communication

    Accessible communication and staff confidence using the methods the person needs.

  2. Lighting

    Lighting, contrast, acoustics and layout adapted to residents.

  3. Support with hearing aids

    Support with hearing aids, visual aids and other assistive technology.

Questions families ask

What should sensory impairment care homes offer?

People with sight or hearing loss may need adapted communication, lighting, acoustics, signage or technology. Ask how the home identifies and records individual communication needs.

How many sensory impairment care homes are there in North Devon?

7 sensory impairment care homes in North Devon are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which sensory impairment care homes in North Devon are rated Outstanding?

Eastleigh Care Homes.

How much does a care home cost in North 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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