Didsbury Court

17-19 Park Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4QR

01803329735

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

2 May 2023

Provider

Ark Care Homes Limited

Beds

21 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 56 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 43 are the same and 11 are lower.

20 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodApr 2015
GoodSept 2017
GoodMar 2020
GoodMay 2023

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Ark Care Homes Limited, which runs 4 care homes in England: 4 rated Good.

Average care home fees in the South West: £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,472 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Didsbury Court

Didsbury Court is a residential care home in Torbay, providing personal care for older people. Details from the latest CQC inspection are set out below.

Didsbury Court provides personal care to up to 20 older people, with 15 residents at the time of inspection. People felt safe living there, and staff understood how to recognise and report abuse. Pre-employment checks were in place, though some employment history checks required completion.

The home identified and managed risks to health and safety effectively, with well-maintained environmental controls. The service was clean and hygienic, protecting residents from infection. Staff supported residents to make choices about their lives and care in the least restrictive way possible, with policies in place to promote their autonomy and best interests.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 May 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

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: 21 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TQ1 4QR

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 24 May 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 2 May 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 24 March 2020: Good
CaringPublished 24 March 2020: Good
ResponsivePublished 24 March 2020: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Didsbury Court'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 Didsbury Court, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Didsbury Court, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Didsbury Court'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