The Koppers Residential Home
Care home in Axminster, 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
The Koppers Residential Home is a 25-bed care home in Axminster, Devon, providing residential care with a focus on dementia support. The home is registered with the Care Quality Commission and rated Good overall, with Good ratings for safety, effectiveness, caring and leadership; responsiveness was rated Requires Improvement in the 2021 inspection.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 6 October 2021 · Last inspected 23 August 2021
Inspectors found that people felt safe and that staff were kind, caring and respectful of privacy and independence. Staff received induction and refresher training, regular supervision and annual appraisals, and people's changing needs were monitored and responded to promptly, with health professionals involved. The report says the home had improved since the previous inspection and was no longer in breach of regulations.
- People felt safe, and staff had safeguarding training and understood the different types of abuse.
- Staff were described as kind and considerate, and people's dignity, privacy and independence were respected.
- Staff were trained, had competency checks and received regular supervision, and there were enough experienced staff on duty.
- Medicines were managed safely, nutritional needs were monitored, and people enjoyed their meals.
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
57 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 | — |
- 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
The Koppers Residential 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, 1.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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.
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…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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