Comfortable accommodation
Single and double rooms are arranged over three floors. Every bedroom includes an en-suite toilet and a nurse-call system.
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Welcome to Lakenham
A caring home with warmth, character and beautiful coastal views
Lakenham is a family-owned residential care home in Northam, providing a relaxed and homely setting where residents are treated with dignity, kindness and respect.
A place to feel at home
Friendly, personal care in a remarkable setting
Set on a hilltop with views across Northam Burrows and towards Bideford Bay, Lakenham combines the character of a historic home with the practical facilities needed for comfortable daily living.
We understand that choosing residential care can feel uncertain for residents and their families. Our team aims to make every stage as straightforward and reassuring as possible, from the first conversation and pre-admission assessment through to settling in and feeling part of the Lakenham community.
- Family-owned home
- Residential care
- Respite stays
- Short-term care
- Home-cooked meals
- Daily activities
Life at Lakenham
Care centred around the individual
Residents are supported to maintain choice, independence and familiar routines wherever possible.
Personalised care
Care plans are developed around each resident's assessed needs, preferences, likes and dislikes, and are reviewed as circumstances change.
Read about our careFood, friendship and activity
Freshly prepared meals, refreshments throughout the day and a varied programme of activities all help create a friendly community.
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Our values
Respect, dignity and genuine care
Lakenham was founded on Christian values and welcomes people of all faiths and none. The home's approach is rooted in respect for every person, recognition of individual dignity and worth, and a sincere commitment to care.
Residents may take part in religious activities when they wish, while those who prefer not to are equally respected.
More about LakenhamCare Quality Commission
Registered and independently inspected
Lakenham is registered with the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and adult social care services in England.
View the home's official CQC page and latest published information.
Come and see Lakenham for yourself
Prospective residents, relatives and friends are welcome to visit, see the home and available rooms, and talk through individual care needs.