A survey by the Alzheimers Society has found that nearly three quarters of people in the south west would be afraid to go and live in a care home.
The study also found that fewer than half of the family members and carers questioned thought their loved ones' quality of life was good in their care home.
The charity says the report, titled Low Expectations, highlights the need for government and local authorities to work together, to raise standards.
Council fights unreleased Ofsted report
Authority still rated inadequate
£550,000 Christmas windfall for Brixham pool
'It's time to celebrate!'
Girl missing from Newton Abbot
Christeen Madge could be trying to go abroad
Exeter to bid for unitary status in major council shake-up
City's 'powerhouse' role key to county success
Bomb squad investigates suspicious car in Cranbrook
Homes not yet evacuated
Exmouth sewage pipe fixed
Town beset with troubles this summer
