Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

Margaret Allen

8 Bartows Causeway, Tiverton, EX16 6RH

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 10 September 2019

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Last inspected 9 August 2019

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

Report published 10 Sept 2019

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?

Good
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

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)

53.6% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

13.1 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Clare House

0.2 mi

1 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Superdrug

0.1 mi

2 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

5.3 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)

2

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.

Provider

Easy Living Care Limited

3

locations

100%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds15
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
Last inspected9 August 2019
Registered with CQC since16 August 2018
Registered managerSharon Louise Collins

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsDementiaEating disordersMental health conditionsPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairment

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

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