Tudor Cottage

Tudor Cottage, 7-8 South Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AD

0129733016

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

25 March 2020

Provider

Silverstone Care Ltd

Beds

19 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.

10 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

GoodFeb 2016
GoodApr 2017
GoodOct 2017
GoodMar 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 Silverstone Care Ltd runs in England.

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 Tudor Cottage

Tudor Cottage is a 19-bed residential care home located on South Street in Axminster, Devon. It is operated by Silverstone Care Ltd and provides care for older people, those with dementia, and individuals with physical disabilities. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in March 2020.

As a smaller residential facility, it offers a more intimate setting within the South West region. The home's focus on dementia care alongside support for physical disabilities means it caters to residents with varied and complex needs. Its position in Axminster provides access to local services and community amenities in this market town setting.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Tudor Cottage, 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 Tudor Cottage, 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 Tudor Cottage'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