
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.
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.
All staff have given and are giving Dad excellent care. Thank you.
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.
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.
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.
My mum is always clean and dressed with such care. Food is fabulous and to a high standard. Very clean, well-kept home.
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.
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.
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.
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.
the facilities 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
My experience has been good. My mother believes she is looked after well and says she has no complaints.
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.
The staff are outstanding - never too busy for anyone. The whole place is run like their home.
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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