Springfield Residential Home
Care home in Okehampton, Devon
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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
Springfield Residential Home is a 34-bed residential care home in Okehampton, Devon, on the edge of Dartmoor. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2023 report). It provides residential care for older adults in a converted former rectory.
The home supports residents to maintain their own routines, interests and personal preferences, with staff who take time to understand each individual's needs. Family and friends remain welcome and central to residents' lives at Springfield.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 6 June 2023 · Last inspected 23 May 2023
Inspectors found Springfield, a residential home for 31 people, gave people real choice and control and safe, well-run everyday care. People and relatives described feeling safe, content and well looked after, and praised the staff and the registered manager's team. Staffing levels, recruitment, medicines management, infection control and work with health and social care professionals were all found to be in place.
- People said they felt safe and that the home had a warm, pleasant atmosphere
- Relatives spoke highly of the care, including one who said a family member's quality of life had greatly improved
- Enough staff were in place, and staff described working well as a team and being supported in their development
- Risks were identified and reviewed, and infection control measures were effective
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
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What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
64 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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 |
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Local health safety net
Springfield Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Derriford Hospital, 18.5 miles away. The local GP practice is OKEHAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE, 5.9 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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