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Care Provided by Oak House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 17 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fee's can vary depending on individual needs of a person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Oak House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Mr & Mrs D M Baker and Mr & Mrs H N Dennis
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Michelle Airey(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Number of floors: 4
Room Information
- Single Rooms (15)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at any time. Phone calls are preferred prior to visitation.
Parking
- Parking is available in front of the building
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Oak House Care Home Reviews (4)
8.3
Oak House Care Home has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.296) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Oak House Care Home has 4 reviews.
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Review from Angela C (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
We have moved Mum back to Oak House after being less than happy with another care home
Mum is not the easiest to manage behaviour wise and Oak House have been very patient with her in spite of this.
The staff are friendly and helpful and know their residents well
The care given to Mum is as good as could be with her problems and she is treated as a part of a family and shown love and affection.
I find Oak House very clean and usually smells lovely.
Mum is not the easiest to manage behaviour wise and Oak House have been very patient with her in spite of this.
The staff are friendly and helpful and know their residents well
The care given to Mum is as good as could be with her problems and she is treated as a part of a family and shown love and affection.
I find Oak House very clean and usually smells lovely.
Michelle is a good communicator and lets us know changes and problems
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Review from Matthew D (Son of Resident) published on 28 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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My 80 year old mum was alone and struggling to cope with life. She wasn't managing her medication and the many associated episodes were becoming difficult for family and support services to manage. In desperation, I called Michelle at Oak House, who quickly put things in perspective for me. She arranged some respite while my wife and I went on holiday and mum never left.
Four months on and thanks to the team at Oak House, my mum is living again ! She isn't lonely any more, has her diabetes under control and contributes actively.
I can't praise highly enough the Oak House team for the love they have shown mum. This place isn't clinical or severe. It's homely and all the staff I've met genuinely care about their residents.
Four months on and thanks to the team at Oak House, my mum is living again ! She isn't lonely any more, has her diabetes under control and contributes actively.
I can't praise highly enough the Oak House team for the love they have shown mum. This place isn't clinical or severe. It's homely and all the staff I've met genuinely care about their residents.
Well done Oak House x
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Review from D H (Brother of Resident) published on 2 February 2023 Submitted via Website•
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My review is restricted to short visits. During that time, the staff have been helpful and considerate. Games have been organized for patients, and attempts made to include all, creating a pleasant atmosphere in what otherwise could be described as a sombre setting. Fun was had by all, staff included. At times, tea has been served to visitors.
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Review from Jane P (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2023 Submitted via Website•
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We have been impressed by the care and understanding of our father and the family as a whole. We have all been embraced by the team and have been reassured by the professionalism and commitment the team has to its residents.
They have taken the time and given great attention to getting to know our father and working with him to meet his needs. He is well cared for, and all his needs are met. He has become so much more relaxed and happy since arriving at Oak House.
The activities run for the residents are carefully thought through with the aim to ensure that the residents do not feel alone at this time in their life and are made to feel at the centre of the staff's attention.
They have taken the time and given great attention to getting to know our father and working with him to meet his needs. He is well cared for, and all his needs are met. He has become so much more relaxed and happy since arriving at Oak House.
The activities run for the residents are carefully thought through with the aim to ensure that the residents do not feel alone at this time in their life and are made to feel at the centre of the staff's attention.
Oak House has a happy, family home feel, made possible by the professionalism, hard work and, most of all, kindness and meaningful care of the team to its residents, who are at the centre of all that they do.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 12 April 2023Overall
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- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Oak House Care Home
What types of Care is Oak House Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Alcohol / Drug Misuse, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Oak House Care Home have?
There are 15 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Oak House Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Oak House Care Home to the centre of Axminster?
0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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