Care home

Oak House Care Home

Care home in Axminster, Devon

Oak House Care Home

Care home in Axminster, Devon

Operated by Mr H N & Mrs S J M Dennis & Mr D M & Mrs A M Baker

CQC Good17 beds
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement Community
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.
AddressChard Street, Axminster, EX13 5EB
Beds17

About

Oak House Care Home is a small care home in Axminster, Devon, providing care for 17 residents. The home is registered with the Care Quality Commission and was rated Good across all key areas in its 2023 inspection: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2024

What's nearby

GP surgery300 m
Hospital16.7 miles
Pub or bar150 m
  • Near a main road
  • Fire station about 500 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 SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtLimited
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysSparse

Local crime statistics

57 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)

Top categories:

violent crime54%
Anti-social behaviour18%
Public order9%
Drugs5%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.

What Devon council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Oak House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Musgrove Park Hospital, 16.7 miles away. The local GP practice is AXMINSTER MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Musgrove Park Hospital · 16.7 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
AXMINSTER MEDICAL PRACTICE · 0.2 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Axminster

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Seaton University of the Third Age (U3a)

A self-help organisation for older people and those who are retired from full time work, which draws upon the knowledge, experience and skills of our members to organise and provide interest…

5.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1206980)

Part of Mr H N & Mrs S J M Dennis & Mr D M & Mrs A M Baker

Oak House Care Home is one of 2 homes run by Mr H N & Mrs S J M Dennis & Mr D M & Mrs A M Baker 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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