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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.
The staff are always very helpful.
We can visit at any time.
Mum has settled as much as is able. Nothing replaces 'home' but the care is second to none.
Very pleased to receive such wonderful comments and that we are acheiving our goal.
This has provided continuity of care and given confidence that staff feel valued.
This also allows for better care because these staff members have a better understanding of my aunt's long-term condition and requirements.
This also translates to junior and temporary staff.
I have no reason for concern during all the time I have visited the home.
Despite plenty of encouragement to participate in the many activities, mum often chooses to spend most of the time in her room, staff are instantly alerted by the bell system if she leaves her room.
We are able to call in at any time, without an appointment, which is most helpful. Someone always comes to tell me how she has been since my last visit, without being asked. The manager is excellent, always professional, yet friendly, approachable and helpful.
My family and I are extremely pleased with the services my mother receives from all the staff at Kent House. It is a great relief to us that we have found somewhere as wonderful for my mother to get the care she needs.
It's always really nice to receive reviews such as these - not least as it...
My mother is so happy she is looked after with great care by all the staff who have time for all her needs and are always smiling. It is just like at home - she loves it there.
This is very kind and always good to know.
My husband has been at Kent House since November as overall I am happy with the care given. However, in my opinion, re safety/security there is not enough staff to cope with 25 residents! The needs of care vary but due to dementia residents need one to one care very often. Dementia is a demanding illness and the staff at Kent House do a very good job indeed.
She is physically reasonably able and mentally fully capable and the staff encourage her to be independent and to go out into the town.
Visitors are always made welcome and the staff are kind and caring.
Kent House enables my mother to remain in the local community.
Having the same carer/carers is a very good idea, almost like a one to one as carers and the residents become used to each other. Spending less time in their room if possible. My experience on the whole, is a good one. I am always kept informed of any illness, change of meds etc and wellbeing.
A very friendly home where we are kept in the loop regarding, my mother. Staff are helpful and caring. I don't have any problems.
Generally, the home has a good atmosphere with personal care, help and also a named carer - so having a point of contact for the family. The majority of the time there appears to be encouragement with diet and fluids but they can stay in their rooms for days. Whilst I understand not everyone wants to socialise, mobilising in the home or a bit of fresh air would be good.
Good morning MW - Thank you for taking the time to write and publish this review of your experiences with our Kent House Care Home in Okehampton. Whilst it's great to see that you would recommend the home we've also noted your feedback with regards to activities and cleanliness and will speak to...
It's good to know mum is safe and being looked after well. The staff are helping her adapt to her new surroundings and encouraging her to take part in the activities available. They are very patient with her and treat her with respect and dignity.
Good morning SH - Many thanks for taking the time to write and publish this review of your experiences at our Kent House Care Home in Okehampton. It's great that your mum is settling in well and getting involved in the activities in the home. We have a great Care Team at Kent House, ably led by the...
Since mums admittance to Kent House, I have always found her to have been well cared for. Always clean, tidy and dressed in her own clothes. During the last visit, I witnessed a carer feed mum her lunch which took an hour allowing mum time to digest her food without being rushed. I always drop in as and when and mum will always be either in the lounge or conservatory fully dressed and clean and not been left alone in her room.
Mum's room is ok but one with easier access would have been better. The staff have all be kind and helpful.
I am quite happy with all I have seen except one thing. I think the personal washing could be improved on. I think perhaps a shower should be provided for those that are able to use one.
The food is lovely and Dad is kept very clean and tidy. I have nothing but praise for everyone at Kent House.
Very supportive and caring staff. Negotiating very difficult problems with my mother's care with professionalism and understanding. Very good on-site manager and works hard with liaising with other responsible carers.
The staff are excellent, the care they provide is very good. I know that my mum is in safe hands. They are always very helpful and friendly towards me whenever I phone or visit.
Mum made the decision to move to residential care in April 2015. Fortunately Kent House had a suitable vacancy at that time. We cannot fault the care and kindness mum has been shown, it feels like a home from home and the staff are superb. Nothing is ever too much trouble and we, her family, feel confident and reassured that mum is treated with dignity and respect. The manager employs an open door policy, so we know it is possible to talk through any concerns in an informal but professional way.
I think Kent House is a very caring and nurturing establishment for older people; their compassion towards those who suffer from dementia is quite heart-warming. Nothing appears to be too much trouble for the staff who have responded positively to any and all comments I have made in connection with the health and emotional state of my relative.
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
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