Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

Red Gables

59 Killerton Road, Bude, EX23 8EW

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 17 March 2023

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Last inspected 8 March 2023

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

Report published 17 Mar 2023

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

Rating unchanged since last inspection

5 rated inspections on record · First rated October 2015

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Liskeard Community Hospital

25.6 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Neetside

0.4 mi

2 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Boots

0.4 mi

2 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

15.3 mi

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

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Cornwall (2025–26)

£1,123

per week, residential

£1,231

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)

29

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

22.7% of people in Cornwall are aged 65 or over

36.4

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

Mr & Mrs L Difford

4

locations

75%

rated Good or Outstanding

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

Details

Number of beds32
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
Last inspected8 March 2023
Registered with CQC since13 August 2013
Registered managerKatie Hartop

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsDementiaPhysical disabilities

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

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