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Barley Close
Axminster Road, Musbury, Axminster, EX13 8AQ — Care Home

Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Barley Close was rated
Rating published 25/01/2019. Read the full inspection report.
- 10 bedsRegistered capacity
- DevonCouncil for care funding
- 01297 552913Care home's own number
- VoyageOperator
- 21st July 2014Registered since
- Voyage 1 LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Barley Close
Barley Close is a Care Home in Axminster, Devon, offering Residential and Learning Disability care.
Barley Close was registered with the Care Quality Commission in July 2014. It is run by Voyage 1 Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 02215899). Voyage 1 Limited runs 245 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for younger adults and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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Disability support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Barley Close been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Barley Close "Requires improvement" overall, in its most recent report, published January 2019.
What types of care does Barley Close provide?
Barley Close provides Residential and Learning Disability care.
How many beds does Barley Close have?
Barley Close is registered for 10 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Barley Close?
Barley Close is run by Voyage 1 Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 02215899). The provider runs 245 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was Barley Close registered with CQC?
Barley Close has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since July 2014. Its provider, Voyage 1 Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Barley Close care for?
CQC registers Barley Close to care for younger adults and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Barley Close provide nursing care?
No. Barley Close is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Barley Close?
Barley Close is in the Devon council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Barley Close?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Axminster, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.