The Old Rectory

Musbury, Axminster, Devon, EX13 8AR

01297552532

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

7 January 2020

Provider

Oakprice Limited

Beds

15 beds

Rating history

GoodJan 2016
GoodJun 2017
GoodJan 2020

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Oakprice Limited runs in England.

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 The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory is a residential care home in Devon, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and related needs. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

The Old Rectory is a 15-bed care home in Musbury near Axminster that specializes in supporting people with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and associated health, emotional and behavioural needs. The home, run by family-owned Oakprice Care Limited, accommodates young adults through to older people. All 15 residents at the time of inspection experienced a homely, happy and friendly environment where staff demonstrated caring and compassionate attitudes.

Residents were treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination, and were actively encouraged to make their own decisions with staff support.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 January 2020

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

GardenEn-suite RoomsDining RoomCommunal LoungeKitchenette

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: 15 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · EX13 8AR

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities.

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 24 January 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 7 January 2020.

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

Read The Old Rectory'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 The Old Rectory, 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 The Old Rectory, 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 The Old Rectory'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