Oak House Care Home

Chard Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5EB

0129733163

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

28 February 2023

Provider

Mr H N & Mrs S J M Dennis & Mr D M & Mrs A M Baker

Beds

17 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 11 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 8 are the same and 2 are lower.

7 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

Requires ImprovementJun 2015
Requires ImprovementJan 2017
GoodFeb 2018
InadequateDec 2021
Requires ImprovementJun 2022
GoodApr 2023

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2023. CQC has rated this home 6 times since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Mr H N & Mrs S J M Dennis & Mr D M & Mrs A M Baker, 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 Oak House Care Home

Oak House Care Home is a residential care home in Axminster, Devon, providing care for older adults, including those living with dementia. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Oak House Care Home accommodates up to 17 people, predominantly frail older adults and those living with dementia. The grade two listed building in Axminster was home to 16 residents during inspection.

People receive safe care from staff trained to protect them from abuse and harm. The home maintains sufficient staffing levels, though inspectors recommended ensuring communal areas are regularly monitored for safety. Residents' individual risks are assessed and documented in care plans that reflect their preferences and support needs.

Source: CQC inspection report, 12 April 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 17 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · EX13 5EB

Registered care categories

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

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 12 April 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 28 February 2023.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 17 February 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 17 February 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Oak House 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 Oak House Care Home, 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 Oak House Care Home, 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 Oak House 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