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Expert advice for care in England

How to choose the right care home

When it comes to choosing the right care home, the first thing to decide is whether a nursing or residential home is required ...

How to book a care needs assessment - and why you should

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What is the Care Quality Commission (CQC)?

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10 questions you should ask when meeting with potential care providers

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Frequently asked questions

How many care homes are there in South Hams
There are 21 care homes in South Hams, with 6 offering nursing care. If you're not sure which type of care home is best for you, you can read our guide on how to choose the right care home.
How many care homes in South Hams offer specialised dementia care?
16 care homes in South Hams offer specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.
How are care homes in South Hams regulated?
All care homes in South Hams are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Of the 21 care homes in South Hams, 19 have been rated good or above.

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Looking for the best-rated care homes?

In England, care homes are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) which rates services as Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate.

Search featured towns in South Hams

Plymouth

65 care homes rated Good or better.

Totnes

6 care homes rated Good or better.

Ivybridge

3 care homes rated Good or better.

Types of care available

Residential care homes
Accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication.
Top towns for residential care
Nursing care homes
Medical care from a qualified nurse, and treatment for residents with illness or injuries.
Top towns for nursing care
Dementia care homes
Specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.
Top towns for dementia care
Palliative and end of life care homes
Care designed to provide quality support and comfort for people living with life-limited conditions.
Top towns for palliative care
- Plymouth (2 homes)
- Dartmouth (1 home)

Looking for a different type of care?

Care in your home
12 home care agencies in South Hams provide trained care professionals who deliver care in your own home.
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South Hams
Compare all care providers
There are 33 care providers in South Hams. This includes all care homes and home care agencies.
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Unsure what care is needed?
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Average care home costs in South West

Average costs based on LaingBuisson Care of Older People UK report 2019

Residential care homes
£700 per week
Nursing care homes
£1,015 per week

Funding for care in England

Can I get financial support to help pay for care?

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funding calculator

If your total savings and property assets are below £23,250, then you may be able to access local authority funding towards accommodation costs, personal care and nursing care.

To qualify, you must first arrange a care needs assessment.

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England

Compare care homes in South Hams

21 care homes in South Hams

Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home

Ridgecourt Residential Care Home

The Fleet

Beacon House

Beaconville Nursing Home

Dawn Rest Home

Devonshire House and Lodge

Ermington House

Forder Lane House

Hapstead Village

Overview of care homes in South Hams

Care homes in South Hams

Homes that offer nursing care

Specialise in dementia care

Homes rated good or above

South Hams's Care Regulator

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