Finding the right dementia care home in Devon can feel like an important and sometimes difficult decision for families. At Silverleigh Care Home in Axminster, we provide specialist dementia support in a safe and welcoming environment where residents are supported with dignity, reassurance and familiarity every day. Our experienced team works closely with families across Devon to ensure care reflects each person’s routines, preferences and life story.
Silverleigh Care Home supports people living with dementia from across Devon in a calm and homely setting designed to promote comfort and confidence. Located in Axminster, the home provides personalised dementia care delivered by a compassionate and experienced team who understand how important routine, identity and reassurance are throughout the dementia journey.
Our approach focuses on getting to know each resident as an individual. Care plans are shaped around personal history, daily routines and interests so support feels familiar rather than unfamiliar. Families remain closely involved throughout the care journey and are always welcomed as partners in care.
People living with dementia often benefit from environments that feel predictable and reassuring. At Silverleigh Care Home, our team provides structured routines and personalised support that help residents feel comfortable in their surroundings while maintaining independence wherever possible.
Specialist dementia care includes support with communication, personal care, daily routines and wellbeing activities that promote confidence and reduce anxiety. Our team receives ongoing dementia training so they can respond sensitively to changing needs and provide consistent reassurance for residents and families.
Silverleigh Care Home supports residents from across Devon including Axminster, Honiton, Seaton, Sidmouth and surrounding communities. Remaining close to familiar places and family members helps residents maintain important relationships that support emotional wellbeing.
Staying connected with relatives and friends plays an important role in helping people feel settled after moving into a dementia care home. Our team works closely with families to ensure communication remains open and supportive throughout each stage of the care journey.
Dementia affects everyone differently, which is why our approach focuses on understanding each resident’s personal experiences and preferences. Familiar routines, meaningful activities and supportive relationships all help residents feel secure and valued within the home.
Families remain closely involved in care planning and communication so they feel confident that support reflects what matters most to their loved one. This partnership approach helps create a welcoming community where residents feel understood and respected.
Daily life at Silverleigh Care Home is shaped around routines that feel familiar and reassuring. Residents are supported to continue enjoying activities that reflect their interests, whether that includes music, creative sessions, reminiscence activities or spending time in shared social spaces.
Structured wellbeing programmes and sensory experiences help residents remain engaged while supporting emotional comfort and confidence. Our aim is always to help residents continue living in ways that feel natural and enjoyable.
As dementia progresses, support needs often change. Silverleigh Care Home provides personalised care that adapts alongside each resident so they can remain in a familiar environment as their needs develop.
Our experienced team works closely with families and healthcare professionals to ensure care remains responsive and reassuring throughout the dementia journey. Maintaining continuity of care helps residents feel settled and supported over time.
Choosing dementia care is a personal decision and families often find it helpful to talk through options before making any decisions. If you would like to learn more about dementia care at Silverleigh Care Home in Devon, our team would be happy to speak with you.
Dementia care homes provide personalised support with daily routines, communication, wellbeing activities and safety in an environment designed to reduce confusion and support confidence.
Our experienced team provides structured routines, personalised care plans and meaningful activities that help residents feel settled, understood and supported throughout their care journey.
Yes. Families remain closely involved in communication and care planning so support continues to reflect each resident’s preferences and routines.
Yes. The home is located in Axminster and supports residents and families from across Devon and surrounding communities.
Residents at Silverleigh enjoy an engaging lifestyle. We offer a diverse activities program, encourage community integration through outings, and empower residents to make choices about their daily lives. We believe in building meaningful connections and creating a vibrant community where everyone can thrive.
Pop in for a cup of tea and meet our team, explore our beautiful facilities and see if Silverleigh Care Home is the right match for you or your loved ones.
Visiting Silverleigh Care Home is simple and convenient thanks to our central location in the heart of Axminster, Devon. Whether you’re traveling by car, train or bus, you’ll find excellent transport connections and easy access from nearby towns such as Seaton, Honiton and Lyme Regis. With on-site and nearby parking, as well as a short, level walk from Axminster train and bus stations, families can visit loved ones with ease and comfort. Our friendly team is always on hand to assist with directions or accessibility needs, ensuring every visit to Silverleigh is as smooth and welcoming as possible.
Silverleigh Care Home is easy to reach via Devon’s main roads. Axminster lies at the junction of the A35 and A358. The A35 is a major east–west trunk road that runs through Axminster (heading toward Honiton and Exeter in one direction and Dorchester/Lyme Regis in the other). The A358 connects Axminster northward to the M5/A303 corridor via Ilminster. For example, from Exeter take the M5 south to Honiton (J28) and follow the A35 into Axminster, turning off at Trinity Square into Silver Street. From London or the north, take the M5 to Taunton (J25) then the A358 east via Ilminster to Axminster. From Lyme Regis or Dorchester, simply follow the A35 into Axminster. Silverleigh Care Home is on Silver Street in the town centre (off the Trinity Square roundabout). Limited free parking is available on site (with additional street and public parking nearby)
The nearest railway station is Axminster (served by South Western Railway on the West of England Main Line). Regular direct trains run from Exeter St Davids to Axminster (journey about 45–50 minutes) and from London Waterloo to Axminster (about 2½–3 hours via Yeovil). Upon arrival at Axminster station, Silver Street is only about a 0.6‑mile (1 km) walk (roughly 8 minutes) southwest along Silver Street. Alternatively, taxis are available outside the station. There is also a local bus stop just outside the station: Stagecoach route 30 (Taunton–Axminster) and First Devon’s 885 (Seaton/Beer–Axminster) run to the town centre. These stop at Trinity Square (Axminster bus terminus), a 2‑minute ride from the station, and from there Silver Street is a very short, level walk back.
Several local bus routes stop near Silverleigh. The main Axminster bus hub is at Trinity Square (on the A358), just a minute or two’s walk from Silver Street. Stagecoach South West buses, including the 44A (Exeter City–Axminster) and 379 (Axminster–Seaton/Beer), call at Trinity Square. First Wessex services X51/X53 (Weymouth–Bridport–Axminster) and Axe Valley Mini-Travel 885 (Axminster–Seaton–Beer) also stop at Trinity Square. (Trinity Square has multiple “Stop A”/“Stop B” bays; check timetables or street signs for the correct stop.) From Trinity Square it’s a very short (flat) walk to Silver Street. In practice, you can use Google Maps or Traveline to plan the precise route and timing.
Silverleigh Care Home is fully accessible. The ground floor is step-free and all public areas are wheelchair-friendly. A passenger lift provides access to the first floor. Corridors and doorways are wide, and accessible toilets and en‑suite facilities are available for residents. The main entrance is level with Silver Street and parking spaces (including dedicated disabled bays) are located close to the front door. Our staff are happy to assist any visitors or residents with mobility needs, just let us know if you require help on arrival.
Silver Street,
Axminster,
Devon,
EX13 5AF
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