Bracken Tor House
Okehampton, EX20 · 0.6 km · 7 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,238 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Good
Kent House
George Street, Okehampton, EX20 1HR
Residential care home · 27 beds · Stonehaven (Healthcare)
- Weekly fee
- from £850
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- November 2025
- Beds
- 27
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
Kent House's stated fee
£850a week
About £44,200 a year
For a couple, two places: £1,700 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a week
The typical live-in carer near Devon, set by the carer
The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £345 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Okehampton
17 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Devon
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Kent House
Kent House is a residential care home in Okehampton, in the Devon council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 27 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and people with a physical disability. It is run by Stonehaven (Healthcare), which operates 8 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published November 2025, the CQC rated Kent House Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Kent House charges from £850 a week for residential care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £44,200 a year. It is about 31% below the typical residential fee in Devon of £1,238 a week.
There are 309 registered care homes in Devon. The nearest to Kent House include Bracken Tor House and Lakeside Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Stonehaven (Healthcare) Ltd
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (November 2025)
- Council area
- Devon
- Town
- Okehampton
The CQC inspection, explained
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found strong infection-control measures, but visiting arrangements were too restrictive at the time.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £850 as of August 2026 | From the home's website “Care Fees from £850.00 per week” View on Kent House’s website |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week near Devon, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Kent House
How much does Kent House cost?
Kent House charges from £850 a week for residential care (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Kent House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Kent House Good in November 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Kent House provide nursing care?
No. Kent House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Kent House offer dementia care?
Yes. Kent House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Kent House have?
Kent House is registered for up to 27 residents.
Care at home
17 live-in carers within about an hour of Devon
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,020 to £1,270 a week. 15 can care for a couple. 13 years' experience on average.
Mark S.
1 review
From £1,015 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 25 minutes from Devon. Can care for a couple
Ana Maria Pestana da Silva S.
2 reviews
From £1,155 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 35 minutes from Devon. Can care for a couple
Love B.
3 reviews
From £1,120 a week, 7 years caring
Based about 41 minutes from Devon. Can care for a couple
Samuel A.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 41 minutes from Devon. Can care for a couple
“She is such a warm and gentle person while being professional and competent at the same time.”
“She looked after my mum, who can be incredibly challenging, so well and so gently, and we always felt confident that my mum was getting the best care available.”
See live-in carers near DevonProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
17 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Devon
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Lakeside Care Home
Okehampton, EX20 · 3.9 km · 40 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialMaddaford Care Services
Fee not published
Area typical £1,238 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week