Kent House
Nursing home in Okehampton, Devon
Operated by Stonehaven (Healthcare)
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- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
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About
Kent House is a Victorian care home in Okehampton, a market town on the edge of Dartmoor National Park in Devon. The home is run by Stonehaven Care Group and has 27 registered beds. It offers residential, nursing and respite care, and it takes both privately funded and local authority funded residents. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2025 report, with Good ratings for safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and well-led care.
Residents have televisions in their rooms and can use two lounges, a dining room and a sensory room. The gardens are kept tended and there is a library. Activities include arts and crafts, music and a Nintendo Wii. Visiting hairdresser, chiropodist, dentist and optician services are available, along with regular visits from healthcare professionals.
Care provided
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 550 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
64 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Devon council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,054 |
| 2025 | £1,110 |
What Devon council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Kent House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), 21.8 miles away. The local GP practice is OKEHAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Okehampton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Okehampton District Community Transport Group
The provision of transport facilities for the elderly, disabled, poor, mothers with young children or people living in isolated areas where there are no adequate public transport facilities.
Part of Stonehaven (Healthcare)
Kent House is one of 9 homes run by Stonehaven (Healthcare) on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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