Margaret Allen

8 Bartows Causeway, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6RH

01884243169

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

9 August 2019

Provider

Easy Living Care Limited

Beds

15 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 12 care homes for older people within 10 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 10 are the same and 2 are lower.

11 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

GoodSept 2019

First inspected by CQC in 2019, rated Good.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Easy Living Care Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 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 Margaret Allen

Margaret Allen is a residential care home in Devon, offering personal care to older people, including some living with dementia. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Margaret Allen House provides personal care for up to 15 people, some living with dementia. Located within walking distance of Tiverton town centre, the home has two floors with lounges and dining areas on the ground floor and bedrooms on both levels, all accessible by a passenger lift.

The home maintains a safe and clean environment. However, inspectors found limited signage and colour use throughout the building to support people with dementia in independently navigating the spaces. The service has received recommendations for improvements in this area to better support residents' orientation and independence.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 September 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

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: 15 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · EX16 6RH

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Eating disorders; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 10 September 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 9 August 2019.

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

Read Margaret Allen'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 Margaret Allen, 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 Margaret Allen, 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 Margaret Allen'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