Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

Lawrence House Residential Care Home

Lawrence House, Landkey Road, Barnstaple, EX32 9BW

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 17 August 2018

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Last inspected 14 June 2018

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 17 Aug 2018

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Outstanding
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating unchanged since last inspection

2 rated inspections on record · First rated February 2016

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

North Devon District Hospital

1.5 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Litchdon Medical Centre

0 mi

3 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Bear Street Pharmacy

1 mi

2 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.4 mi

3 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Devon (2025–26)

£1,110

per week, residential

£1,363

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

181

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

22.7% of people in Devon are aged 65 or over

44.3

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Details

Number of beds10
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
Last inspected14 June 2018
Registered with CQC since14 December 2010
Registered managerLinda Harvey

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsLearning disabilities

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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