Care homes · Devon
Care homes in Axminster offering care for adults under 65
5 of the 8 care homes in Axminster offer care for adults under 65 and 132 registered beds. 80% of the 5 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 82% for care for adults under 65 across England. Expect to pay in Axminster about £1,490 a week for residential careestimated. 2 care homes were last rated over four years ago. The most recent rating was Silverleigh Cedars, rated Good on 11 February 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 26 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Key points
- Good or Outstanding: 4 of the 5 rated care homes, and 1 is rated below Good.
- Devon council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Devon daily: see the latest changes.
- 3 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia, and 1 provide nursing.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Axminster offering care for adults under 65", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 5care homes registered with CQC
- 80%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 3support people with dementia
- 1with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Who offers care for adults under 65 in Axminster
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 8
- Residential care · 7
- Elderly care · 5
- Care for adults under 65 · 5
- Dementia care · 4
- Physical disability care · 4
- Learning disability care · 3
- Sensory impairment care · 3
| # | Care home | CQC rating | Last rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silverleigh Cedars | Feb 2026 | 65 | Yes | |
| 2 | Oak House Care Home | Apr 2023 | 17 | No | |
| 3 | The Koppers Residential Home | Oct 2021 | 25 | No | |
| 4 | The Old Rectory | Jan 2020 | 15 | No | |
| 5 | Barley Close | Jun 2023 | 10 | No |
This table lists each care home in Axminster registered for care for adults under 65, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating.
How care for adults under 65 in Axminster compares
Registered for care for adults under 65: 5 out of 8 care homes in Axminster (63%). Of those rated, 80% are Good or Outstanding: 8 points below the 88% for every care home here, and below the England figure of 82% for care for adults under 65.
Silverleigh Cedars, Oak House Care Home and The Koppers Residential Home lead the list for care for adults under 65. The newest rating is from February 2026 and the oldest from January 2020; 1 fall within the last two years. They have 132 registered beds in total, with nursing care at 1 of them.
Council-wide, 150 care homes in Devon list care for adults under 65, and 88% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Care for adults under 65 is on 63% of registrations here and 49% across Devon.
Typical weekly fees in the South West: about £1,445 residential, £1,690 nursing. Request the price list from every home, as specialist care can cost more. How these costs are worked out.
What care for adults under 65 involves
Jobs, college, relationships and independence should shape care for adults under 65, rather than the timetable of services for older people. It supports younger adults with disabilities, long-term conditions or mental health needs.
Before you choose: questions on care for adults under 65
- How do you plan for more independence over time?
- How is the person involved in reviewing their support?
- How are health appointments supported?
- Can support fit around the person's own schedule?
- How many people of a similar age do you support?
Free advice: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Devon: care needs assessment.
Care for adults under 65 in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axminster | – | 5 | 4 |
| Seaton | 6.1 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Chard | 6.6 mi | 6 | 4 |
| Sidmouth | 12.3 mi | 5 | 4 |
Help from the council
Devon
Savings under £23,250? Devon council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Devon
Free · by email
Free care cost report for Axminster
- Typical local prices for care homes and nursing homes
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Common questions about care for adults under 65 in Axminster
Which care homes in Axminster offer care for adults under 65?
5 of the 8 CQC-registered care homes in Axminster offer care for adults under 65 (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Silverleigh Cedars, Oak House Care Home and The Koppers Residential Home.
How does CQC rate care homes in Axminster?
4 (80%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 5 with a rating, while 1 is rated below Good.
What does a care home cost in Axminster?
Average self-funder fees in South West, 2026: residential care home £1,349 a week; nursing home £1,546 a week. An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). Our cost guide has more detail.
Does Devon council fund a care home?
Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means Devon council has to assess care needs without charge. For a care home, the means test usually includes your home's value, unless your partner, or certain other relatives, still live in it, and never in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. The capital limit above which you pay in full is £23,250 in England, and NHS-funded nursing care can meet some nursing costs. Contacting Devon council.
How do I choose between care homes in Axminster?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 1 of 5 was inspected or rated within the last two years, while 4 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more care for adults under 65 in towns near Axminster?
In Axminster there are 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Lyme Regis (4.4 miles): 2, 0 rated Good or Outstanding; Seaton (6.1 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Chard (6.6 miles): 6, 4 rated Good or Outstanding.
Short on time? We'll pass on your request.
One short form is all it takes: a maximum of three providers in the Axminster area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Axminster
- Care for adults under 65 in Lyme Regis 4.4 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Seaton 6.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Chard 6.6 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Honiton 8.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Ilminster 10.6 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Bridport 11.0 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Crewkerne 11.2 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Sidmouth 12.3 mi
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.