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Kent House is set in its own beautiful grounds whilst being close to local...
Care Provided by Kent House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 27 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Kent House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Kent House Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Stonehaven Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Nithya Abraham (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2010
Room Information
- Single Rooms (23)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
Kent House Care Home Reviews (59)
Kent House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.072) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kent House Care Home has 59 reviews.
Wonderful team of caring staff. Mum has been here for over 4 years, and her care has been exceptional. Always friendly and helpful when I or my family visit.
Good morning Teresa B. Thank you for taking the time to submit this lovely review of your experience with our care team and care home at Kent House in Okehampton, Devon. It's lovely to read that the care has been 'exceptional' for the 4 years that your mum has lived at Kent House. Also really nice...
The home is nice, with very friendly staff. Mum always appears happy and contented and enjoys the activities. Thank you for looking after her so well!
Good afternoon SP. Thank you for taking the time to write and post this lovely review of your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at Kent House in Okehampton, Devon. It's really lovely to read that the home is nice, with friendly staff, and that your mum always appears happy and contented and enjoys the activities. Thank you for entrusting us with her care. Kindest regards, Nathan.
Food and drink very good, always offer alternatives if what's on offer isn't to Mum's choice.
A really friendly, happy place and Mum has settled well and enjoys staying here.
Good afternoon VI. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this really excellent review of your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at Kent House in Okehampton. It's lovely to read that you feel our care team are excellent, with nothing too much trouble, that the food and drink is...
A few more staff on duty would be beneficial, weekends and mealtimes especially. Room cleaning is fairly superficial and could be more thorough. With no proper dedicated cook, meals are pre prepared frozen plates, not home cooked. My mother is not keen. For the high fees paid something better would be in order.
Good afternoon CR. Thank you for your feedback. You've raised some concerns. We constantly review staffing numbers to ensure that they are correct to meet the needs of the residents in our care and are happy that those are Kent House do. We have a staffing ratio, rather than 1 to 1 - so on...
Despite resent senoir management changes I've been highly empressed with the professionalism, consistently and dedication of the frontline care team. Their care has not faultered and they continue to provide the highest quality provision with nothing but the needs of the residents at the forefront of their prorities. They engage in their duties with warmth, compassion and always a smile. I'm grateful to all of the Kent House team for all they care they provide not only to my mother in law but to me as a family member.
Good afternoon Vicky H. Thank you for your kind words with regards to the care team at Kent House - it's lovely to read that you have been impressed by their professionalism, consistency and dedication - and absolutely - our culture is that the needs of our residents are the only priority -...
Since Mother has become a resident at Kent House I feel it was the best decision for her. She has received excellent care, made new friends and appears happy and always in good spirits. The staff are kind and friendly and are so positive in dealing with mothers dementia.
Thank you so much for leaving this really positive review of your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at Kent House in Okehampton, Devon. It's lovely to read that your Mother has received excellent care, made new friends and appears happy and in good spirits since moving to Kent House....
The care of my friend is good and usually appears happy and clean/tidy and well looked after.
Thank you for taking the time to post this review of your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at Kent House in Okehampton, Devon. It's really nice to read that your friend is well cared for and usually appears happy , clean / tidy and well looked after. Looking at the scores in each section...
My mum enjoys listening to the singer who comes to sing at Kent House & regularly attends when she comes. She also has a good relationship with the staff - who are very friendly & the manager. My mum's room is fairly light & airy & is a good size. It is always clean when my dad & I visit.
Thank you for taking the time to write and publish this positive review of your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at Kent House in Okehampton, Devon. It's lovely to read that you mum enjoys listening to the singer, has a good relationship with the care team and that her room is fairly...
My mother came into Kent House in November 2024. I have been most impressed with the care and dignity that she is receiving and although now bed bound, she is relaxed, clean and comfortable. The staff have helped her through the stressful change of life circumstance into full time care with the utmost sympathy & empathy which was also given to me & the rest of the family, giving us peace of mind.
Thank you for taking the time to write and publish this lovely review of your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at Kent House in Okehampton, Devon. It's lovely to read that you mum has been treated with care and dignity and that she is relaxed, clean and comfortable. It's also lovely to...
Resident's chooses not to socialise, so can't review the activities.
Thank you for taking the time to write and publish this very positive review of your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at Kent House in Okehampton, Devon. It's lovely to read that the care team are always friendly and helpful. I, of course, do not know to which resident you refer but,...
Very happy with the home. Very clean and good care.
Thank you for taking the time to review us. We are pleased you are happy with the home and mothers care.
Very welcoming, the manager had a very open and honest approach. Relaxing atmosphere. All staff are pleasant and kind.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this 5/5 Star review of your experience with our care team and care home at Kent House in Okehampton. It's lovely to read that you find our care home manager to be very open and honest, with the home having a relaxed atmosphere and...
My dad has been here for a few months now and has settled in well mainly due to the love and care of the staff who are absolutely fantastic, the food is delicious too and always smells lovely. Well done to all the staff.
Hello Debra T. Thank you for taking the time to post this really lovely review of your experience and that of your dad, with our care team and care home at Kent House in Okehampton. Thank you for highlighting our 'absolutely fantastic' care team and the amazing work that they all do. It's lovely to...
The home is lovely, very friendly and the staff have lots of patience. Nothing is too much trouble. The Deputy is very kind and knowledgeable that goes for all the staff. The manager is an amazing manager, a brilliant lady, 100% amazing, kind and a great listener.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this review.
Kind, caring and friendly team in all aspects who take time to get to know the residents, working and adapting to the medical needs of individual residents which is no easy task and, for my relative in particular, is very much appreciated by the family.
Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your comments are much appreciated.
During my stay at Kent House, I experienced great kindness, care and consideration from the manager, assistant manager and all the carers and staff. They are to be congratulated and praised and I would like to send them all my good wishes and thanks.
Thank you for your kind words. I am pleased your stay with us has been a positive one.
His care has increased due to deterioration and an excellent standard maintained.
Thank you for completing this review. I am pleased you feel your dad is settled with us.
Our mother came into Kent House, very unwell and under weight. Over the months she has had remarkable care. Due to restoring her weight and, most of all, her quality of life. Nothing is too much for the staff and we thank them very much for their dedication.
Thank you for leaving this 5/5 Star review of your experience with our care team and care home at Kent House in Okehampton, Devon. It's really lovely to read about how well your mum has recovered her health and quality of life since moving into Kent House. Thank you again for this feedback, I know the manager and her team will really appreciate it. Kindest regards.
My mother came to Kent House because she was no longer safe in her flat because she kept falling and was then unable to walk. Her eyesight, due to wet macular, was also failing. The staff were very good at informing my mother what was happening and helping her. The manager kept me up to date as to my mother's progress or any issues that arose and was very helpful in arranging any visits from family where more space was needed eg: 92nd Birthday. My mother has settled well, I visit twice a week and the staff are friendly and polite. My mother always looks well cared for.
Good afternoon M J. Thank you so much for taking the team to leave this really detailed and positive review of your experience with our care team and care home at Kent House in Okehampton, Devon. It's really nice to read that your mum has settled in well and that the care team are friendly and...
Much easier now in terms of visiting. My brother seems well settled and loved by staff members and really enjoys the singing and days out in the minibus.
Thank you for taking the time to review us. I am pleased your brother is settled.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 August 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Stonehaven Care Group
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Stonehaven Care Group
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: Stonehaven Care Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Kent House Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

Registered Manager of Kent House in Okehampton.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kent House Care Home
What types of Care is Kent House Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Kent House Care Home have?
There are 23 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Kent House Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Kent House Care Home to the centre of Okehampton?
0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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