Sensory impairment care homes in Torridge

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Torridge has 8 sensory impairment care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 2 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 6 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 Torridge (31)

Torridge at a glance

8on this list

Official rating
  • Good6
  • Requires improvement2
  • 75% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.6 / 10
  • Types of care75% offer physical disabilities
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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8 sensory impairment care homes in Torridge

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Highwood Care Home

Run by Highwood Care Limited

Abbotsham Road, Bideford, EX39 3AB
GoodCQC · Sept 2025
  • Nursing
  • 67 beds
  • Dementia
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Highwood Care Home provides residential, nursing, dementia, respite and palliative care in Bideford. Its purpose-built setting includes en-suite bedrooms, private gardens and an activities programme for residents with different interests and care needs.

The all-inclusive arrangement covers accommodation, personal care, laundry, meals, snacks and refreshments, with around-the-clock support.

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Lakenham Residential Care Home

Run by Mrs Murphy C Hampton and Ms C Hampton

Lakenham Hill, Northam, Bideford, EX39 1JJ
GoodCQC · Nov 2022
  • Residential
  • 25 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Residential care home for 25 residents in Bideford, run by Mrs Murphy C Hampton and Ms C Hampton. Supports older people, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

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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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Primrose House

Run by Stonehaven (Healthcare) Ltd

45 Atlantic Way, Westward Ho, Bideford, EX39 1JD
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Residential
  • 30 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Primrose House provides residential care as part of Stonehaven Care Group’s specialist care services across Devon and the South West. The home is registered to support older people and adults with dementia, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and other listed care needs. Stonehaven also operates nursing services elsewhere within its group.

The family-run organisation describes its homes as offering personalised care, with residents…

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The Warren

Run by Lycette Care Limited

Cluden Road, Northam, Bideford, EX39 3QF
GoodCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 27 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 27 residents in Bideford, run by Lycette Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Cheverells Care Home

Run by Cheverells Care Limited

Limers Lane, Northam, Bideford, EX39 2RG
Requires improvementCQC · Jan 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 38 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Residential care home for 38 residents in Bideford, run by Cheverells Care Limited. Supports older people, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

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Southlands Court Residential Home

Run by Thanweer Care Limited

Bridgerule, Holsworthy, EX22 7EW
Requires improvementCQC · Jan 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 26 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Sensory impairment

Residential care home for 26 residents in Holsworthy, run by Thanweer Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people and sensory impairment.

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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 Torridge?

8 sensory impairment 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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