Swimbridge House Nursing Home
Welcombe Lane, Swimbridge, Barnstaple, EX32 0QT
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 29 January 2019
Last inspected 3 January 2019
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 29 Jan 2019
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 unchanged since last inspection
3 rated inspections on record · First rated March 2015
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
North Devon District Hospital
Nearest GP surgery
Litchdon Medical Centre
3.3 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Bear Street Pharmacy
4.2 mi
Nearest dentist
3.6 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.