Meadowside and St. Francis
Nursing home · Plymouth
5 Plymbridge Road, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 4LE
Run by AJ & Co.(Devon) Ltd
- GoodCQC · Apr 2019
- 8.4Our score
- Beds69
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01752 347774
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 16 April 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringOutstanding
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Meadowside and St. Francis
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-134046927
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Meadowside and St. Francis
Complex clinical and respiratory needs are supported through 24-hour nursing care at Meadowside and St. Francis. The Plymouth home also provides residential and respite care for older people and younger adults, with support for neurological conditions, stroke rehabilitation and acquired brain injury, subject to assessment.
Care plans are personalised, clinically informed and reviewed as needs change. Nursing professionals work alongside a wider care team, while the home provides accessible gardens, lounges and 40 purpose-built bedrooms with lift access. Its specialist role is clearest in 24-hour nursing care for people with complex clinical and respiratory needs.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Plymouth
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymbridge HousePlymouth | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Stone Barton Short BreakPlymouth | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ashleigh Manor Residential Care HomePlymouth | 0.2 miles | |||
| Merafield View Nursing HomePlymouth | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| The Old School House Care HomePlymouth | 0.5 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 |
Also run by AJ & Co.(Devon) Ltd
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merafield View Nursing HomePlymouth | Good | 8.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 24-hour nursing care
- 40 purpose-built bedrooms
Suits: People needing complex nursing or respiratory care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
5 Plymbridge Road, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 4LE
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Questions families ask
Do they provide 24-hour nursing care for complex needs?
Yes. They provide 24-hour nursing care for people with complex clinical and respiratory needs, subject to assessment.
Do they support people who do not need 24-hour nursing?
Yes. They support people with significant day-to-day needs who do not require 24-hour nursing care, including people with long-term conditions, mobility difficulties and physical disabilities.
Are care plans personalised and reviewed as needs change?
Yes. Each resident has a personalised care plan shaped around their needs, preferences and life history, and it is reviewed as circumstances change.
How much does Meadowside and St. Francis cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Meadowside and St. Francis for its weekly fee. As a guide, Plymouth council paid on average £1,021 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.