Your guide to the best care homes around South Hams.
Doneraile Care Home, operated by Rose Care Group—winner of the Mid-Sized Care Home Group of the Year Award in both 2024 and 2025—offers affordable, high-quality residential and dementia care in the picturesque town of Newton Abbot.
From
£1,050
per week
Greenhill, operated by Qualitas Healthcare, is located in Sudbury and offers exceptional residential care for the elderly and disabled.
From
£1,150
per week
Southlands Care Home, managed by Rose Care Group—winners of the Mid-Sized Care Home Group of the Year Award in 2024 and 2025—offers an exceptional standard of luxurious residential care in the heart of Newton Abbot.
From
£1,150
per week
Greycliffe Manor, operated by Rose Care Group—winner of the Mid-Sized Care Home Group of the Year Award in 2024 and 2025—offers more than just residential and dementia care in Torquay.
From
£1,150
per week
Ivydene Care Home, situated in Ivybridge, Plymouth, offers a range of services, including residential, nursing, dementia, palliative, and respite care.
From
£1,224
per week
Mount Tyron Care Home is a purpose-built care home that provides exceptional nursing, residential, respite and dementia care to the elderly in the charming seaside town of Torquay, Torbay.
From
£1,302
per week
Aveland Court, managed by Bliss Care Torquay Limited in Torquay, offers a welcoming home for those seeking residential and respite care.
From
£1,350
per week
Situated in the picturesque town of Dartmouth in Devon, The Fleet Care Home provides expert residential, nursing, dementia and respite care to the elderly.
From
£1,400
per week
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Lincombe Manor Care Centre, managed by Manor Life, is located in the picturesque area of Torquay.
From
£1,500
per week
Benefitting from beautiful sea views in the seaside resort of Paignton in Devon, Belle Vue is a stunning care home that provides expert residential, nursing and dementia care to the elderly.
From
£1,500
per week
Vane Hill Care Home, an independently managed care home, is perched on a picturesque hilltop in Torquay, offering serene views over Torbay.
From
£1,501
per week
Cross Park House Care Home, managed by Stonehaven Care Group, is situated on the picturesque South Coast of Devon, near the historic fishing port of Brixham.
From
£950
per week
From
£950
per week
Located in the historic port city of Plymouth, Elburton Heights is a welcoming care home for up to 70 residents.
From
£1,100
per week
Furzehatt Residential and Nursing Home in Plymouth is dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents.
From
£1,125
per week
In South Hams, you’ll find some of the best-rated care homes in South West England, including specialist dementia care homes for people living with dementia and temporary respite care homes for short-term stays. Each of these homes will provide your loved one with a superb standard of elderly care and support. To make your search for a care home in South Hams easier, our detailed listings above are packed with crucial information, including weekly care home costs, the different types of care available and the facilities on offer to all residents.
One of the best care homes in South Hams, The Fleet Care Home offers exceptional residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care. This luxurious home features beautifully decorated en-suite bedrooms, exquisite dining rooms, a cosy cinema room, and charming gardens. The Fleet Care Home, rated 'Good' by the CQC, provides a safe setting with an array of activities such as bingo, quiz mornings, and coastal trips. Loved ones can even travel stylishly in the chauffeur-driven Mercedes
Located in Ivybridge, South Hams, Ivydene Care Home offers a variety of services, including residential, nursing, dementia, palliative, and respite care. As part of the Plymouth Dementia Action Alliance, Ivydene fosters a dementia-friendly setting. Managed by Sanctuary Care and rated 'Good' by the CQC, this warm and familial home features an activity room, a hair & beauty salon, and inviting gardens. Residents enjoy delicious home-cooked meals and an engaging programme of activities, ensuring personalised care and a rich quality of life
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Here is some further information about care homes in South Hams.
How many care homes are there in South Hams?
We have 188 care homes in South Hams. Our team of Care Experts hand-picks all our homes based on several factors, including the quality of care, facilities, and the home's culture.
What is the average cost of care in South Hams?
Care home costs vary significantly across South Hams. The average cost of care in South Hams is £1,339 per week.
You could be eligible for care funding support in England from your local authority - you can check through a free financial assessment, which immediately follows a care needs assessment. You may also qualify for a form of NHS support, such as NHS continuing healthcare.
What's included in the weekly cost of a care home in South Hams?
Typically, the weekly cost of a care home includes accommodation, the care itself, access to facilities, meals and snacks, housekeeping, social activities, and 24/7 support from carers and other staff members.
Additional extras in South Hams may include hairdressing, chiropody, physiotherapy, other forms of therapy, trips out, and specialist equipment.
What factors affect South Hams care home fees?
In South Hams, care home fees vary based on factors such as the type of care needed (with nursing care costing more than residential care), the facilities and activities available, room size and other features, and the staff-to-resident ratio.
Homes in more central areas may be more expensive due to higher property and carer costs.
Are all care homes in South Hams regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)?
Yes, every South Hams care home has been given a rating by England's Care Quality Commission (CQC).
The CQC checks care homes to ensure they're safe and well-run. They regularly conduct inspections and publish reports to help care-seekers make the right choice.
How many South Hams care homes offer residential care?
1 South Hams homes offer residential care. These provide respectful, day-to-day support with tasks like washing, dressing, mobility, and managing certain medications.
Residential care homes in South Hams offer a safe setting for those who find it challenging to live independently, but don't have complex health needs.
How many nursing homes are there in South Hams?
We have 1 nursing homes in South Hams that provide specialist, 24/7 nursing care. Each home offers personalised support for those living with complex medical needs, chronic illnesses, disabilities, or other conditions that require regular monitoring and clinical care. Many also provide rehabilitation services after hospital stays or surgery.
This care is delivered by registered nurses and trained care staff in home-from-home settings.
What care homes in South Hams offer dementia care?
1 care homes in South Hams provide round-the-clock support for residents living with dementia.
These homes offer safe, supportive settings with staff trained to understand the needs of people experiencing memory loss or other dementia-related symptoms. Care is tailored to each resident, ensuring they're treated with the dignity and individuality they deserve. As dementia is a progressive condition, dementia care homes are equipped to adapt as needs change over time.
What South Hams care homes offer respite care?
If you're looking for temporary respite care, we have 1 respite care homes in South Hams that offer short-term stays.
Respite care is ideal when a regular carer needs a break, is on holiday, or is temporarily unable to provide care. Stays usually last a few weeks at a time and include the same level of support that permanent residents receive. You can find more information about respite care homes in South Hams.
Are there any care homes in South Hams that offer end-of-life or palliative care?
1 South Hams care homes provide specialist palliative and end-of-life care for your loved one. Searching for this type of support can be an emotional experience, so our Care Experts are here to guide you every step of the way.
A palliative care home provides the highest level of care and comfort to those living with chronic or life-limiting conditions. This can take place over weeks, months, or even years. As your loved one nears the end of their life, they'll be given end-of-life care, which focuses on easing discomfort and providing sensitive support.
South Hams's Care Regulator:
Care Quality Commission
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