Westmead
Westmead Close, Staunton Road, Braunton, EX33 1HD
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 18 January 2022
Last inspected 13 December 2021
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 18 Jan 2022
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 declined from Good
6 rated inspections on record · First rated May 2015
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
North Devon District Hospital
Nearest GP surgery
Woolacombe Medical Centre
4.7 mi
Nearest pharmacy
0.2 mi
1 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.2 mi
1 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)
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.
Provider
Valorum Care Limited
26
locations
75%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.