Lakenham Residential Care Home

Lakenham Hill, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1JJ

01237473847

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

26 October 2022

Provider

Mrs Murphy C Hampton and Ms C Hampton

Beds

25 beds

About Lakenham Residential Care Home

Lakenham Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Devon. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Lakenham provides residential care and accommodation to 19 people, with capacity for up to 25. The service operates from one adapted building with staff appropriately deployed to meet residents' needs promptly. People praise the staff for their kindness and compassion, with one resident noting, "They are wonderful, they have the right attitude.

" Relatives highlight the team's dedication, commenting that "The staff go over and above to make residents feel at home, happy and secure. " One family member noted that despite their relative taking time to settle, the staff's patience and professionalism made a significant difference. The manager inspires confidence in families, while staff are described as respectful and kind toward residents.

Source: CQC inspection report, 17 November 2022

Specialist Care

Older 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.

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 · EX39 1JJ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; 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 17 November 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 26 October 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 5 October 2017: Good
CaringPublished 5 October 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 5 October 2017: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Lakenham Residential Care Home'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 Lakenham Residential Care Home, 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 Lakenham Residential Care Home, 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 Lakenham Residential Care Home'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