Garson House Care Home
7 Lee Road, Lynton, EX35 6HU
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 4 May 2023
Last inspected 18 April 2023
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 4 May 2023
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating improved from Inadequate
4 rated inspections on record · First rated July 2015
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
North Devon District Hospital
Nearest GP surgery
Combe Martin Health Centre
8.4 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Lynton Pharmacy
0.1 mi
1 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
12.7 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)
Most common: criminal damage arson
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.