Care Homes in Cullompton
Cullompton has 6 CQC registered care homes. 3 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding, 2 Requires improvement. All 6 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Cullompton at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Cullompton, to help you judge the options below.
- Devon County Council pays, residential care: £1,110 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,400 to £1,650, median £1,549
- Care home beds filled across Devon: 88%. The 12 month average is 88%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 47. Devon average is 64.
- People aged 75 and over: 11,200. Rising to 13,200 by 2035, up 18%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 6 changed owner, covering 124 beds.
- Who pays, across Devon (estimate): 42% council, 40% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,500. Rising to 1,800 by 2035, up 27%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,000. Rising to 4,500 by 2035, up 52%
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- Land At Ngr 302156 108866 North Of Blackthorn Way Cullompton Devon. Application for a 66 bed care home. Submitted 2 February 2026. Approved with conditions 19 October 2026. (1.6 miles away)
- Padbrook Park Hotel Padbrook Park Cullompton Devon. Application for a 59 bed care home through a change of use. Submitted 30 January 2026. Approved with conditions 31 July 2026. (3 miles away)
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Planning and Paying for Care in Cullompton
What the care needs assessment establishes
Nobody chooses a care home in a vacuum, and it is the assessment that gives the choice its shape. A care needs assessment records what someone can still manage alone and where help is required, covering washing and dressing, mobility, meals, medication and the risks of staying at home. Devon County Council carries out that assessment and is also the body that agrees funded support, once a financial assessment has looked at capital and income. A relative who provides unpaid care can ask for a carer's assessment in their own right alongside it. Requesting the assessment early matters, because it is scheduled rather than immediate and almost every later step refers back to it.
Fees, contributions and extras
Residential fees are quoted as a weekly rate taking in the room, meals and personal care, with the figure shaped by the room and the amount of support someone needs. Where the assessment finds eligible needs, the council contributes according to what the financial assessment says the person should pay themselves. Anyone funding privately ought to have the weekly rate confirmed in writing and to ask what is charged separately, which usually means hairdressing, chiropody, newspapers and transport to appointments. Ask how often fees are reviewed, what notice of an increase is given, and whether the rate changes if needs rise.
Choosing a Care Home in Cullompton and What to Check
One Outstanding rating among six homes
Grindon is the home rated Outstanding here, a judgement the Care Quality Commission awards sparingly, and its report is worth reading simply to see what inspectors considered exceptional. Somerville House, Orchard Lea and Court House Residential Home hold Good ratings. Forge House Services Limited and Bole Aller House are at Requires Improvement, and in those cases the findings themselves matter much more than the label, since concerns about paperwork and management carry different weight from concerns about the care people actually receive. An Outstanding rating does not automatically make a home the right one, and availability may well decide the question anyway.
Checks worth making in person
Arrive without a fixed appointment time if the home allows it, and notice whether residents are occupied or simply seated in front of a television. Ask what the staffing numbers are by day and by night, how much agency cover is used and how long the current team has been in post. Look at the food, ask to see a fortnight of menus and activities, and find out how residents influence either. Ask how the home handles a hospital admission, how medication is managed and reviewed, and how families are kept informed. Request the latest inspection report and ask what has changed since.
6 care homes in Cullompton
- Court House Residential Home · Station Road, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1BE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Court House Care Services (Devon) Ltd
Court House Residential Home is in Cullompton, providing residential care for older people in a quiet part of Devon. We are not a large setting and have no wish to be, because a smaller home means the team genuinely know the people who...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Grindon · Grindon, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 3AQ
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by Cambian Signpost Limited
Grindon is a residential care home in Cullompton. We support adults, including younger adults and people whose sight or hearing is impaired, in a small setting that is meant to feel like a household rather than a facility. Support is...
Specialisms: Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Bole Aller House · Westcott, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1RJ
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Bole Aller House Limited
Bole Aller House is a residential care home in Cullompton, Devon. We support older people and younger adults, including adults who have a learning disability, autistic adults, people with mental health needs and people with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Orchard Lea · Orchard Way, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1EJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Orchard Homes Private Limited
We at Orchard Lea are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Cullompton, Devon, where compassionate support meets genuine community spirit. Nestled in this charming market town, our home provides a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - Forge House Services · Forge House, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1AJ
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by UK Healthcare Group Limited
Here at Forge House, we provide residential care for adults in the heart of Cullompton, Devon. Our home supports people with learning disabilities, autism, and physical disabilities, and we work particularly with younger adults who need...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Somerville House · Somerville Road, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 2PP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Graysar Associates Limited
Somerville House is a residential care home in Cullompton, Devon. We look after older people who need help with daily life but not nursing care, including people with a physical disability, and we take respite bookings alongside permanent...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care
What care costs in Devon, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care South West figure, because too few Devon homes publish this price. 52 homes. Median £1,549. | £1,110 | £1,400 to £1,650 |
| Nursing care South West figure, because too few Devon homes publish this price. 16 homes. Median £1,810. | £1,363 | £1,599 to £1,983 |
| Residential dementia care South West figure, because too few Devon homes publish this price. 19 homes. Median £1,665. | Not published separately | £1,450 to £1,813 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Devon homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Forge House Services Limited, 27 May 2023, Requires improvement
- Orchard Lea, 13 August 2021, Good
- Court House Residential Home, 18 December 2019, Good
Longest since a report
- Grindon, 16 January 2019, Outstanding
- Bole Aller House, 22 February 2019, Requires improvement
- Somerville House, 24 April 2019, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Cullompton
How many care homes are there in Cullompton?
Cullompton has 6 CQC registered care homes: 1 Outstanding, 3 Good, 2 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Cullompton?
Devon County Council pays an average of £1,110 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,400 to £1,650 a week. South West figure, because too few Devon homes publish this price. 52 homes. Median £1,549. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which care homes in Cullompton were inspected most recently?
Forge House Services Limited (27 May 2023), Orchard Lea (13 August 2021) and Court House Residential Home (18 December 2019) have the most recent CQC reports.