Care Homes in Barnstaple: compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support
Compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support across Barnstaple, then pressure-test costs, quality, inspection freshness and local risk before you shortlist.
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What the Barnstaple care market looks like before you shortlist
A compact view of the local supply, CQC quality, costs, care types and provider-record coverage before the full directory list.
Homes analysed
12
Open care home records currently covered in Barnstaple.
CQC quality mix
92% Good+
1 Outstanding, 10 Good, 1 Requires Improvement and 0 Inadequate homes.
View evidenceWeekly cost range
£1,747 residential
£1,747 nursing average; compare home-level fees before shortlisting.
View evidenceCare type split
9 residential
3 nursing homes and 7 dementia-care signals in the city evidence set.
Strongest local area
EX31
4 homes, 100% Good+, £1,747/week average.
View evidenceUse these signals to decide where to look first; always verify current fees, availability and care suitability with the individual home before committing.
Barnstaple Care Home Market
Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from regulatory, financial, and food safety data
Above the national average — most families here have strong options
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
What the local care home market looks like in Barnstaple
Across Barnstaple and surrounding areas
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
Homes trending upward based on recent official inspections
Official Rating Breakdown
CQC Quality by Domain
Average scores across Barnstaple care homes
Barnstaple homes rate strongest on Caring and weakest on Safe.
Inspection Freshness
How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator
92% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports verify against multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Barnstaple Market Analysis 2026
Registered care homes for older adults across Barnstaple and surrounding areas.
Of homes meet the quality standard — giving your family strong choice in Barnstaple.
Strongest quality domain at 3.2/4. When visiting, ask about “Safe” — it scores lowest at 2.8/4.
Average inspection age. 0% of homes inspected within the last 2 years.
Care Standards in Barnstaple
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 12 homes
Overall quality
92%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
12 homes
Alzheimer's support (100%)
Food hygiene
4.8/5
11 homes with FSA data
Specialist Care Coverage
12 (100%)
Alzheimer's
12 (100%)
Stroke Recovery
7 (58%)
Dementia
5 (42%)
Parkinson's
4 (33%)
Mental Health
4 (33%)
Learning Disability
Food Hygiene
11 of Barnstaple homes assessed
Care Homes by Barnstaple Area
Care homes across Barnstaple's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
EX32
A well-regarded area with a solid range of care options, including specialist nursing and dedicated dementia care. A practical choice for families considering care in Barnstaple.
8 care homes available
EX31
A well-regarded area with a solid range of care options, including specialist nursing and dedicated dementia care. Several homes show an improving trajectory on recent inspections.
4 care homes available
All 12 Homes Analysed
Every care home in our Barnstaple database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.
Why families in Barnstaple use RightCareHome
Why this is more useful than a directory when the decision is serious
Without independent analysis
- 12 homes to compare manually
- Outdated directory data from years ago
- Commission-driven recommendations
- Hidden quality and safety issues
With RightCareHome
- A clearer view of where quality, cost and risk differ before you check any one home
- Independent scoring built from regulatory, review and financial evidence
- 100% independent, zero commissions
- A better starting point before you verify or compare specific homes
Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Barnstaple
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
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Care type, cost and postcode signals in Barnstaple
Use these local signals to compare nursing, residential and dementia care in Barnstaple, then narrow the directory to the homes that best match your family's needs.
Nursing homes in Barnstaple
Clinical nursing care is listed across 3 homes in Barnstaple.
Residential care homes in Barnstaple
Residential care is the broadest local comparison set, with 9 homes tracked.
Dementia care in Barnstaple
7 homes publish specialist dementia care signals in Barnstaple.
Local evidence summary
CQC quality mix
92% Good+
1 Outstanding, 10 Good, 1 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate homes in the current CQC mix.
Inspection freshness
0% recent
Average latest inspection age is 79 months, so older CQC results need extra checking.
Care home costs
£1,747/week
Residential averages £1,747/week; nursing averages £1,747/week.
Funding gap
£897/week
Typical private fees sit above the council benchmark by about £46,644 per year.
Vacancy signal
12 homes
0 beds are marked available across homes with current vacancy data.
Strongest neighbourhood signals
Postcode and neighbourhood coverage
Useful directory views
RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Barnstaple
Score 0–10 · updated monthly
CQC inspections can be 2–4 years old. Our RCH Score combines the official inspection result with live signals — real reviews, quality trajectory, and provider-record context — to surface homes that are worth a closer look today, not just at the last inspection.
CQC inspection rating
40%The official Care Quality Commission rating — Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. The primary quality signal, but can be up to 4 years old.
Online reviews
30%Average star rating from verified public reviews across the web, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.
CQC trend
15%Whether the home's rating has been improving, stable, or declining across its last three inspections. An improving trajectory can offset an older rating.
Provider records
15%Dated public provider records, where available. We show useful questions and information gaps, not a credit rating or prediction.
Rankings are calculated from public data only. We do not accept referral fees or paid placements from care homes.
The RCH Score is a decision-support tool, not a definitive ranking. Always visit a home in person and ask for the latest CQC inspection report before making a decision.
Barnstaple homes that look strongest on current public evidence
Not a sponsored listing. These homes rise to the top on current CQC, review, trend and provider-record signals.
Heanton Nursing Home, Barnstaple
Chelfham House Residential Home, Barnstaple
Oaklands Residential Care Home, Barnstaple
Pilton House Trust, Barnstaple
St Denys Care Home, Barnstaple
Swimbridge House Nursing Home, Barnstaple
Wellesley, Barnstaple
Clayfield Care Home, Barnstaple
Greenfields, Barnstaple
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