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 A G (Wife of Resident) published on 28 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our family have been pleased with the way the staff at Silverleigh Nursing Home manage my husband's complex needs. He needs nursing care and because of his dementia, is unable to express himself most of the time. We are very relieved to feel that he is being well cared for by competent, experienced
and kind people.
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Review from Robin H (Husband of Resident) published on 22 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visit my wife on a regular basis, usually at lunch time, (12noon - 2pm). The care and attention given to all residents in my humble opinion is second to none. All the carers and general assistants are most helpful in aiding people who, in the most part, are totally reliant on their assistance in their
everyday needs. I am eternally grateful to know my wife is warm, safe and content in Silverleigh Care Home.
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Review from Elisabeth G (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dear dad recently moved to Silverleigh Care Home, I cannot praise the staff enough, he's settled very well. Everyone has a smile while carrying out their duties with great care and compassion. Even though it's a large building, it feels very homely, a great deal of thought has gone into the décor,
and it's spotlessly clean.


I am made to feel very welcome when visiting dad, he is even socialising with the residents -
something he's never felt able to do before. I can now relax knowing he's well cared for and happy!
Thank you everyone.

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Review from Frances M (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a family, we are impressed with the high standards of personal care that residents receive. The individual approach and understanding of my father is particularly evident. He is happy, settled and enjoying the company, support and entertainment given within a safe but joyful environment.
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are great and well used, the staff are greatly motivated and very caring whilst being professional and efficient.
The catering is marvellous and the place well maintained and clean.
All very much appreciated and gives us peace of mind.
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Review from M G (Son of Resident) published on 24 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident at Silverleigh for nearly two years. The staff are friendly, helpful and caring. There is no shortage of carers and the home has a lovely peaceful atmosphere. I have been very satisfied with the standard of care.
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Review from Simon G (Son of Resident) published on 24 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Every time I visit my Mum she is well turned out, dressed smartly and obviously well looked after. The staff are very approachable and friendly in what is a demanding environment. I always get offered a drink and sometimes even a meal. Special occasions, like Birthdays, they always make a fuss of her.
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Review from Peter B (Relative of Resident) published on 4 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our relation has been resident at Silverleigh for 5 and a half years. We visit at least twice a month and have always been made welcome to a lovely, well run home. Staff are very on hand at all times and plenty of activities take place daily, and regular events ie. tea party, dog show, xmas party. We've
made many friends here. Our relative had been to 5 homes until we found Silveleigh and is so well settled and regards this as her home. Thank you all so much.
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Review from Ray C (Son of Resident) published on 10 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very warm, homely and caring group of staff, making the residents feel like home. A great deal of time, thought and effort has been put into the decoration and systems of the home.
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Review from K S (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very pleased with mums care and she is very settled and happy. Staff are always very welcoming and always offer tea of coffee. Lots of activities for mum to join in.
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Review from K P (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We chose Silverleigh for my mother who has dementia as a result of extensive research. We have not been disappointed, She is very happy and well cared for. The staff are charming and very caring. The home has a lovely atmosphere. The food and drinks are fresh, well prepared and thoughtfully chosen.
It gives us peace of mind knowing that she is safe, happy and well cared for.
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Review from C G (Son of Resident) published on 11 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My experience has been good. My mother believes she is looked after well and says she has no complaints.
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Review from Nell M (Wife of Resident) published on 21 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband came here three years ago for 1 day a week day care. He settled happily and contented and I had no other reason to consider anywhere else for residential care when his condition deteriorated to the point where I could no longer keep him at home. The home is very, very well led, the staff
trained exceptionally well and the atmosphere is one of a relaxed, happy kind. I visited many other homes before making the decision to choose Silverleigh Nursing Home I have never ever regretted my choice.
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Review from F G S (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 10 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband and I both work in the NHS and we can honestly say that Silverleigh is one of the most caring, stimulating and contented residential homes we have ever visited. Friends also with social work experience agree.
The staff are outstanding - never too busy for anyone. The whole place is run like
their home.
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Review from M C (Son of Resident) published on 30 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find the care home extremely caring and friendly. Excellent facilities and very helpful.
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Review from Patricia C (Wife of Resident) published on 24 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has been a resident of Silverleigh for two and a half years. He has been very happy here from day one. His behaviour was very difficult at times, and the staff here have managed him with care, compassion and love. The activities are very varied and my husband has been involved with the swimming
sessions and outings The entertainment is also very good, involving most of the residents. I am extremely happy with the care my husband is receiving.
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Review from Leslie C (Husband of Resident) published on 23 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My wife has been in care for two and half years, having been in two other care homes before coming to Silverleigh. She was very unhappy and this was a cause of great distress for me. But all this changed at Silverleigh and she found it of great interest and became very content. As she is unable to communicate
the staff and carers do their utmost to see to her needs and she thinks the world of them, she is now happy and so am I.
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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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