Lakeside Care Home
Care home in Okehampton, Devon
What do these badges mean?
- 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
Lakeside Care Home is a 40-bed care facility located in Okehampton, Devon. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2023).
The home welcomes visitors, with a reception area accessible by bell. Staff ask that visitors avoid the lunch period between 1pm and 2.30pm when activity is at its peak, and request that anyone feeling unwell refrain from visiting or take appropriate precautions such as wearing a face covering or visiting outdoors to help maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured).
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
64 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | 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
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Lakeside Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Derriford Hospital, 22.3 miles away. The local GP practice is OKEHAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE, 2.7 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.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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