England

KenwynDevon

Illustrative image. Photographs of this home have not yet been added.

Rated:GoodResidential

Kenwyn

Albert Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 2BZ

01363772670

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

3 June 2021

Provider

South West Care Homes Limited

Beds

25 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 26 care homes for older people within 10 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 21 are the same and 2 are lower.

16 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

GoodMar 2016
GoodMar 2018
Requires ImprovementJun 2018
Requires ImprovementJul 2018
Requires ImprovementMay 2019
Requires ImprovementNov 2019
GoodJul 2021

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2021. CQC has rated this home 7 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 South West Care Homes Limited, which runs 10 care homes in England: 10 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.

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 Kenwyn

Kenwyn is a residential care home in Devon, providing personal care to older adults. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Kenwyn is a residential care home providing personal care and support to 19 people aged 65 and over, with capacity for up to 25 residents. The adapted building features bedrooms and communal areas across two floors, with a passenger lift providing access to the first floor. People living in the home and their relatives reported being happy and well looked after, with one relative saying they were "very happy, especially with how they've taken all the precautions they needed to" regarding COVID-19 safety measures.

The home is clean, well maintained, and comfortable, with safe systems in place for storing, administering, and recording medicines correctly. Since the previous inspection, the provider has made improvements to many aspects of care and accommodation.

Source: CQC inspection report, 2 July 2021

Specialist Care

Older peopleYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

Activities ProgrammeDining RoomCommunal LoungePets Allowed

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.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

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: 25 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · EX17 2BZ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs.

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 2 July 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 3 June 2021.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 22 November 2019: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Kenwyn'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 Kenwyn, 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 Kenwyn, 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 Kenwyn'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