Silverleigh Care Home

Silver Street, Axminster EX13 5AF
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9.9 56 Reviews
  • Silverleigh Care Home, Axminster
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 provides a wide variety of activities to suit the interests of residents, including organised outings. Nutritious meals are prepared to accommodate individual tastes and dietary requirements, ensuring that each resident’s needs are met. The lounge and dining area serve as the central hub of the home, where residents are encouraged to socialise and engage with one another.

Silverleigh fosters a family-oriented environment where friends and family are always welcome to visit and participate in the community. The home enjoys strong ties to the local community and has earned a great reputation for its warm, homely atmosphere. The dedicated and experienced staff work hard to create a caring environment that offers both comfort and a sense of belonging for all residents.
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Care Provided

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 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1450
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1600
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1600
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1450
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1600

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Silverleigh Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 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 Criteria

  • 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 (56)

9.9

Silverleigh Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.893) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Silverleigh Care Home has 56 reviews.

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Review from Sandra P (Sister of Resident) published on 16 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Jamie P (Grandson of Resident) published on 31 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Y S (Wife of Resident) published on 19 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from N M (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Nicole L (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from William F (Husband of Resident) published on 30 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife gas settled well. All the staff are most kind and considerate. The home is very professionally run while maintaining a loving, homely atmosphere. The meals appear excellent.
During Covid residents, safety has been rigidly protected.
Residents fees semm rather expensive but I cannot fault
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Review from D S (Wife of Resident) published on 9 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Helen P (Friend of Resident) published on 3 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from J M (Son of Resident) published on 3 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from S V (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from P H (Son of Resident) published on 6 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care home.
Resident looks extremely well looked after.
Staff very helpful and pleasant.
Delighted my mum is a resident in this care home.
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Review from B T (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from L G (Niece of Resident) published on 14 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Nigel H (Stepson of Resident) published on 10 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Although my dear Mother was only resident at Silverleigh for a very short period, it was a great relief to know she was in the care of a highly trained, efficient and proficient team, lead by the manager to whom I owe a huge debt of gratitude for attending to my mother's needs so swiftly.
My wife and
I visited Silverleigh the week prior to my mother's death and were highly impressed with the efficient manner in which were shown around by someone obviously very proud of what Silverleigh had to offer. 5 Star facilities without a doubt! The meeting with the manager at the conclusion of our tour confirmed in our minds the facility was being managed by someone whose heart was well placed. If ever we came to live in the area and were in need of the best care available it would be Silverleigh Nursing Home without question.
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Review from Rob L (Son of Resident) published on 17 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff have given and are giving Dad excellent care. Thank you.
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Review from Paul B (Son of Resident) published on 16 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A real home from home, nothing too much trouble. Very responsive staff with a great understanding of residents and relatives' needs. Very active activities team who achieve very much.
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Review from Cherrilyn D (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff treat people as unique individuals with their own set of circumstances, an ethos which is entrenched and comes naturally to the caring, compassionate and joyful staff. The activity coordinators are exceptional people and must be ‘hand-picked’. Mum is always well turned out and clean thanks
to the marvellous housekeeping staff. Home cooked meals are laid out for sight and smell and choice, of which there is plenty. Staff are very astute at noticing if there is a change in my Mum’s condition and they act accordingly, keeping me updated where appropriate. I have great faith in their ability and I am learning to relax a little and leave her care in their capable hands. The superb management of the manager and her administration team are always thereabouts and they know the people and their visitors as well as the rest of the team do. I have no hesitation in recommending Silverleigh for their excellent care in all departments and for their support to myself and my Mum.
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Review from Derek H (Son of Resident) published on 22 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff and facilities of Silverleigh are simply outstanding. Nothing is ever too much trouble. As a visitor, you are always made welcome. Drinks and cake are always made available.


I can not put into words the amazing care my mother gets in this care home.

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Review from Bridget B (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very friendly staff and happy smiley faces.
My mum is always clean and dressed with such care. Food is fabulous and to a high standard. Very clean, well-kept home.
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Review from Ann P (Cousin of Resident) published on 26 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have, over a number of years, seen a number of care homes as my own mother suffered from Alzheimer's.
I have now spent a few hours with one of your patients and would like to thank you all for the wonderful care you are giving him. What a wonderful place you run. I wish I had been able to find somewhere
for my mother like this. I was so impressed I will certainly be talking to people in my area about you I only wish you were in this area the north west of England.


Thank you, you are brilliant and thanks to your staff.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.893)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.893) out of 10 for Silverleigh Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.893 for Silverleigh Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (159 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 177 Ratings = 4.893
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Silverleigh Care Home is based on 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 65 registered maximum number of service users is 13, which has been reached with 15 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 18 Aug 2025

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Meet the Team (5)

Lauren

Lauren Bird

Job Title: Head of Care Joined: 2006

Lauren is the head of care at Silverleigh and has worked here for many years and has a wealth of knowledge about our residents and the working practices at Silverleigh.


Lauren is passionate about ensuring that we provide excellent person-centred care for each of our residents and building good relationships with families and professionals.

Angelie

Angelie Conti

Job Title: Registered Nurse Joined: 2023

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.

Julie

Julie Baker

Job Title: Housekeeper Joined: 2004

Julie is the housekeeper at Silverleigh and has worked here since 2004. Leading a team of domestic and laundry staff in ensuring the rooms and communal areas are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness, as well as overseeing the washing, ironing and returning of residents’ clothing, bed linen and towels.


Julie’s team take great pride in what they do. And her own role is varied and diverse, where from time to time, she will take the residents out for a trip in the Silverleigh minibus. Often taking residents to appointments which can vary from the dentist to minor surgery!

Marie

Marie Umadhay

Job Title: Registered Nurse Joined: 2023

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

Armand Hawk

Job Title: Head of Maintenance Joined: 2006

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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