Expert Analysis of 8 Ilfracombe Care Homes
Compare Ilfracombe care homes with independent pricing, quality and shortlist signals so you can judge which coastal options deserve serious follow-up.
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Ilfracombe Care Home Market
Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from regulatory, financial, and food safety data
Below average — choosing carefully matters here
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What the local care home market looks like in Ilfracombe
Across Ilfracombe and surrounding areas
Homes trending upward based on recent official inspections
Based on public financial records found for 7 homes
Official Rating Breakdown
CQC Quality by Domain
Average scores across Ilfracombe care homes
Ilfracombe homes rate strongest on Caring and weakest on Safe.
Inspection Freshness
How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator
88% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports verify against multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Public Financial Risk
Public company filing signals across company-backed care homes in Ilfracombe
Based on public financial records · 7 homes analysed
Ilfracombe care market snapshot
Ilfracombe is workable on quality, but it is not as uniformly strong as the cleanest small-market towns in the South West.
The local market sits almost entirely within one coastal postcode district, so operator choice matters more than neighbourhood switching.
This is a market where families usually benefit from narrowing quickly to the most convincing homes, then validating those few carefully.
Care Standards in Ilfracombe
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 8 homes
Overall quality
63%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
8 homes
Alzheimer's support (100%)
Food hygiene
4.3/5
8 homes with FSA data
Financial resilience
29%
show no financial risk indicators
Specialist Care Coverage
8 (100%)
Alzheimer's
8 (100%)
Stroke Recovery
7 (88%)
Dementia
4 (50%)
Palliative / End of Life
3 (38%)
Mental Health
3 (38%)
Physical Disability
Food Hygiene
8 of Ilfracombe homes assessed
Financial Health
7 of 8 homes assessed
Show low public financial risk
Care Homes by Ilfracombe Area
Care homes across Ilfracombe's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
All 8 Homes Analysed
Every care home in our Ilfracombe database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.
Why families in Ilfracombe use RightCareHome
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Without independent analysis
- 8 homes to compare manually
- Outdated directory data from years ago
- Commission-driven recommendations
- Hidden quality and safety issues
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- A clearer view of where quality, cost and risk differ before you check any one home
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Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Ilfracombe
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
How many care homes are in Ilfracombe?
Ilfracombe has 8 registered care homes (1 nursing, 7 residential). Our database includes CQC ratings, pricing, and risk analysis for every home.
What is the average cost of a care home in Ilfracombe?
Weekly costs in Ilfracombe range from £1,747 to £1,747. The average is £1,747/week. Prices vary significantly by area — EX34 averages £1,747/week while EX34 is £1,747/week.
Which Ilfracombe areas have the best care homes?
EX34 have the highest concentration of homes rated Good or Outstanding. EX34 leads with 63% of homes meeting this standard.
How many dementia care homes are in Ilfracombe?
7 homes offer specialist dementia care in Ilfracombe, representing 88% of all homes. Our reports highlight which dementia homes are rated Good or Outstanding by CQC.
Is palliative care available in Ilfracombe?
Yes, 4 homes in Ilfracombe provide palliative or end-of-life care. Our reports can help you compare these homes on quality, staffing, and cost.
Are there mental health care homes in Ilfracombe?
3 homes in Ilfracombe specialise in mental health support, covering 38% of the local market.
What is the food hygiene standard in Ilfracombe care homes?
Across 8 homes with FSA data in Ilfracombe, the average food hygiene rating is 4.3 out of 5. 88% hold a 4 or 5-star rating.
Are Ilfracombe care homes financially stable?
Of the 7 homes with financial data in Ilfracombe, 29% show no financial risk indicators. Our reports flag any homes with medium, high, or critical financial risk.
Is Ilfracombe mainly a smaller premium-leaning care market?
Broadly, yes. Ilfracombe offers a compact coastal shortlist with a relatively high average weekly fee for a town of this size, so families often end up comparing operator confidence, nursing capability and environment more than hunting for a wide low-cost segment.
What should families compare first in Ilfracombe?
Start with inspection quality, clinical fit and how much public evidence each home carries, then pressure-test whether the higher local fee level is buying a meaningfully stronger option. In a smaller coastal market, one or two stronger operators can shape the whole shortlist.
What does care typically cost in Ilfracombe?
Average care in Ilfracombe is around GBP1,747 a week on current public evidence. Because the town is small and the fee level is already elevated, the better decision usually comes from comparing confidence and care fit rather than assuming price alone will separate the best homes.
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RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Ilfracombe
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 financial stability — to surface homes that are performing well 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.
Financial stability
15%Operational risk derived from Companies House filings — profit/loss trend, debt levels, and director changes. Financially stressed homes face higher closure and quality risk.
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.
Ilfracombe homes that look strongest on current public evidence
Not a sponsored listing. These homes rise to the top on current CQC, review, trend and financial signals.
Seaview Haven, Ilfracombe
Pinehurst Care Home, Ilfracombe
Belmont Grange Limited, Ilfracombe
Edenmore Nursing Home, Ilfracombe
Susan Day Residential Home, Ilfracombe
Alban House Residential Care Home, Ilfracombe
Parkview Residential Home, Ilfracombe
Hilldales Residential Care Home, Ilfracombe
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