
I am in awe and cannot thank them enough. I would recommend Silverleigh in a heartbeat.Cherrilyn D(Wife of Resident/Service User)

We are always made very welcome by the staff when we visit and thoroughly enjoy our time spentMarjorie J(Sister of Resident/Service User)

Dad has been welcomed with open arms since day one, quite literally, as has his family.Janeen W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I am in awe and cannot thank them enough. I would recommend Silverleigh in a heartbeat.Cherrilyn D(Wife of Resident/Service User)

We are always made very welcome by the staff when we visit and thoroughly enjoy our time spentMarjorie J(Sister of Resident/Service User)

Dad has been welcomed with open arms since day one, quite literally, as has his family.Janeen W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Silverleigh Nursing Home, located in the heart of Axminster, offers compassionate care and support in a welcoming, homely environment. The home is made up of two buildings – Silverleigh and Cedars, with Cedars formerly operating as a hotel. The team at Silverleigh, many of whom have been with the home for several years, are trained to treat residents with dignity and respect, ensuring a comfortable and nurturing atmosphere.
The care home...
Care Provided by Silverleigh 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
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 65 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- 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
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Silverleigh Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Silverleigh 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Person in charge
- Yanti Beament (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2015
Room Information
- Single Rooms (57)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
Visiting
- They welcome visitors, please get in touch with them directly to arrange a tour.
Parking
- Limited parking on site but plenty of parking locally
Silverleigh Care Home Reviews (63)
Silverleigh Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.941) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Silverleigh Care Home has 63 reviews.
The introduction to Silverleigh was excellent. We were reassured about staff standards and continual training. All care is focused around the individual,w which can be challenging. The home feels, as far as is possible, a welcoming and stimulating environment. The home tried to make the environment as homely, welcoming and familiar as possible, particularly for dementia sufferers. Staff should always be fully aware of the individual needs of each resident.
I am kept informed of my wife's well-being and any problems that may arise from her condition.
My husband and I visit once a week. He always looks clean and tidy, thanks to the caring housekeeping staff.
Facilities and social activities are outstanding, and the staff's understanding of dignity and respect is second to none.
My brother has settled into Silverleigh extremely well; he enjoys the company, joins in with most of the activities, and knows the staff members by name.
We are always made very welcome by the staff when we visit and thoroughly enjoy our time spent with my brother.
The team at Silverleigh are superb and so very supportive and friendly to us and demonstrates they hold my father's care in the highest regard.
My father enjoys all the activities, especially the bands/musicians.
Many thanks for everything you do. It is very much appreciated.
It is without a doubt since being at Silverleigh, Dads' mental health and mobility have actually improved. This is down to all the staff, from the top down, whose care and dedication provide all their residents with a respectful and meaningful quality of life. From the daily activities, including live music and quizzes, all help stimulate local outings, including to the coast or to the local market. This is not to mention the good quality food with a range of choices and excellent presentation to the comfortable and clean surroundings with plenty of choices of where to sit. Dad has been welcomed with open arms since day one, quite literally, as has his family. He is happy, settled and making new friends and has the light back in his eyes, something which I thought I'd never see again. Thank you, Silverleigh, for all you have done and do; your care is outstanding.
We travelled from Surrey to visit a family friend who had been transferred to Silverleigh from the hospital. We were very impressed with the staff, in particular, who all knew our friend by name and went out of their way to help us make the most of our visit. Our friend told us the food is lovely and there is obviously a good rapport with the staff. We visited the garden at the home, which was a pleasant surprise, a lovely space to sit and chat. Our visit certainly put our minds at rest that our friend is receiving the best care possible.
The staff have shown care, patients and understanding of my husband's needs, even through difficult times. Response to an emergency is very swift and efficient. The food is excellent, and the laundry staff is friendly and helpful. The accommodation is kept clean and tidy, and all support staff are cheerful and welcoming.
Staff at Silverleigh are outstanding: my elderly sister received a warm welcome and really diligent care. All residents are treated with dignity and respect. I felt very happy and reassured by their skill and warmth. Thank you so much. I can recommend Silverleigh wholeheartedly.
My grandma was taken into this care home in February 2021 and always received the best care. She sadly passed away in July 2022 but was made very comfortable when it was her time to go. I have nothing but high praise for this home.
Staff are very caring and well trained - they treat all residents as individuals with different needs. Premises - always very clean and cheerful looking. Food/drink, management, and facilities are all excellent. Couldn't ask for a better placement for my husband.
Since both my parents became residents three years ago, we have been really happy with the total love and care they received. My father died there a year ago, and he was treated with dignity and care all the time. My mother is fading, but is still encouraged to join in as best she can. The staff are amazing with their care, commitment and love shown at challenging times.
The home has a friendly atmosphere and feels very homely. The staff are generally helpful and happy to assist. There is plenty of nostalgia in the place for the residents. There is plenty of time to be left with loved ones. The staff respect this, but there is always someone nearby if needs be. It has been hard for the home (like many others) through Covid, and I think they've coped amazingly. Thank you.
During Covid residents, safety has been rigidly protected.
Residents fees semm rather expensive but I cannot fault the care.
My husband went to Silverleigh from hospital a month ago. I am delighted with all the care and attention he is receiving from all concerned with his welfare, everyone is so very kind and caring and my daughters and myself have been made very welcome, nothing you ask is too much trouble. I am more than happy to have found such a lovely place for him.
I have been visiting my friend at Silverleigh Nursing Home for nearly two years. I cannot fault it, the staff and management are friendly and helpful. The cleanliness is outstanding my friend is being well looked after which is a comfort to me.
To all the staff at Silverleigh Nursing Home, you are wonderful. The respect, cleanliness and efficiency that you show to everyone is beyond the call of duty. I'm so glad I picked out Silverleigh Nursing Home to care for my mother.
My dad has been in Silverleigh since November 2019. I cannot speak highly enough of the care dad receives. The staff are all incredibly empathetic towards the residents. I love how daily activities keep the residents stimulated. It is such an amazing home and I feel forever grateful that dad is here. Dementia is a harrowing journey, but with staff like the Silverleigh crew it cushions the blow.
Resident looks extremely well looked after.
Staff very helpful and pleasant.
Delighted my mum is a resident in this care home.
My father has been in Silverleigh for 18 months. He is treated with great care and dignity. The staff respond to all our needs in a very caring way as we all need to be part of this dreadful disease. It is not easy but we are all treated in a caring way. I have not given excellent to staff and management as it covers a large employment base.
I cannot believe the fantastic care my aunt has had since being a resident. She arrived in December 2016 not expected to live. She was hospitalised in January 2017 and it was touch and go. She went back to the home after a week and is now a happy healthy 96-year-old, 97 in September! She has a lovely room, the home is always clean and welcoming, as are the staff. They are as concerned with us relatives as they are with their resident. Brilliant. A wonderful place for my aunt to spend her last years.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 October 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
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 27 August 2026Please do get in touch to discuss your care needs in further detail
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Meet the Team (3)

Angelie is one of our Registered Nurses at Silverleigh and joined the Team in June 2023 after relocating from the Midlands. Before relocating to Axminster she had 19 years of experience working for the NHS for the care of the elderly specialising in cardiorespiratory, Parkinson’s, dementia and stroke care.

Marie joined the Team in September 2023 after relocating from the Midlands. This is her first role in a Care environment but before working at Silverleigh, she has 19 years of experience working for the NHS. Her experiences include working on an acute short stay Surgical Ward as well as being a Ward Sister for 12 of those years, and on a Surgical Ward specialising in breast surgery, urology and bowel.

Armand has worked within Care Homes since 2006 and is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the building and garden, assisted by Trevor and Clive, the other maintenance assistants.
Armand is also the Health and Safety representative, as well as carrying out small appliance testing and plumbing repair works in the home, assisting with the compliance of servicing and repairs of equipment and lifts, and general maintenance and safety of the home.
He has also recently undertaken a qualification in IET Wiring Regulations which enables him to carry out electrical repair works.
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