Burridge Farm

Sandford, Crediton, Devon, EX17 4EL

01363775167

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

31 January 2020

Provider

Crediton Care & Support Homes Limited

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

GoodJan 2016
Requires ImprovementMar 2018
Requires ImprovementFeb 2019
GoodMar 2020

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2020. CQC has rated this home 4 times since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Crediton Care & Support Homes Limited, which runs 3 care homes in England: 3 rated Good.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Burridge Farm

Burridge Farm is a residential care home in Devon, providing accommodation and personal care for people with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Burridge Farm provides accommodation and personal care for up to six people with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder. The two-storey farmhouse in the countryside near Sandford has five bedrooms and communal areas, with an additional annexe providing separate living space for one resident. Despite its remote location, staff and available vehicles ensure residents can access the local community.

The home deliberately maintains a non-institutional appearance, with no identifying signs or cameras, and staff avoid wearing uniforms when accompanying residents in the community.

At this inspection, the service demonstrated improved compliance with consent requirements, addressing a previous regulatory breach. Residents appeared relaxed and happy, with staff showing attentiveness and understanding of individual needs. The home supports people with learning disabilities and autism effectively within its countryside setting.

Source: CQC inspection report, 13 March 2020

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

Garden

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

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Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · EX17 4EL

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 13 March 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 31 January 2020.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Burridge Farm's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Burridge Farm, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Burridge Farm, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Burridge Farm's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees