St James's Lodge
Nursing home · Plymouth
74 Molesworth Road, Stoke, Plymouth, PL1 5PF
Run by St. James's Lodge Healthcare Ltd
- Requires improvementCQC · Aug 2026
- 4.4Our score
- Beds38
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01752 563003
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 3 August 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledInadequate
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- St James's Lodge
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-131643349
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About St James's Lodge
St James's Lodge provides nursing and residential care for older people and adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and dementia. The Plymouth home also offers day care and respite stays, with a strong focus on support for people approaching the end of life.
Its 35-bed Georgian house in Stoke includes some double rooms for couples or friends, and is close to local amenities and a direct bus route into the city centre. Care is delivered by a family-run provider that operates several homes in Plymouth.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Plymouth
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arguam HousePlymouth | 0.1 miles | Requires improvement | 7.4 | |
| Underhill House Residential HomePlymouth | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Drake Nursing HomePlymouth | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Waterloo HousePlymouth | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Durnsford LodgePlymouth | 0.3 miles |
What stands out
What stands out
- End-of-life care experience
- Double rooms available
- Day care and respite stays
Suits: Adults needing nursing, residential or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
74 Molesworth Road, Stoke, Plymouth, PL1 5PF
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Questions families ask
What care does St James's Lodge provide?
They provide nursing and residential care for older people and adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and dementia, with a strong reputation for end-of-life care.
Can residents bring their own furniture to St James's Lodge?
Yes. Residents are free to bring their own furniture and decorate their rooms as they wish.
How much does St James's Lodge cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask St James's Lodge 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.