Merchant House
Residential care home · Plymouth
45 Alma Road, Plymouth, PL3 4HE
Run by Darbyshire Care Limited
- GoodCQC · Dec 2022
- 8.0Our score
- Beds19
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01752 661979
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 29 December 2022
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Merchant House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-6780673440
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Merchant House
Merchant House is a residential care home in Plymouth, registered with the Care Quality Commission for 19 residents. It is run by Darbyshire Care Limited. The CQC register lists care for dementia, older people, mental health, younger adults and substance misuse.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Plymouth
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Villa Care HomePlymouth | 0 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| IOTA CarePlymouth | 0.1 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| The Regard Partnership Limited - Restormel TerracePlymouth | 0.4 miles | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| Grenville HousePlymouth | 0.5 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Vale Lodge Residential HomePlymouth | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Darbyshire Care Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton HousePlymouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| Drake Nursing HomePlymouth | Good | 8.0 |
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
45 Alma Road, Plymouth, PL3 4HE
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Questions families ask
How much does Merchant House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Merchant House for its weekly fee. As a guide, Plymouth council paid on average £873 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Merchant House whether it takes residents funded by Plymouth council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.