The Old School House Care Home
Residential care home · Plymouth
38 Merafield Road, Plymouth, PL7 1TL
Run by The Old School House Care Home (South West) Ltd
- Requires improvementCQC · Aug 2026
- 6.2Our score
- Beds36
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01752 330470
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 4 August 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Old School House Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-19832693995
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Old School House Care Home
The Old School House Care Home provides specialist residential and dementia care for older people in Plympton. The home supports residents with complex challenges associated with ageing, offering individualised care plans and a setting designed to feel warm and familiar.
Care includes medication monitoring, balanced meals and support shaped around each resident’s needs. The team works with healthcare professionals where required and can help families understand the practical aspects of care. Its approach places residents first, while families and community partners are included in planning support. The home is particularly focused on dementia care, with caregivers trained to tailor daily assistance to changing needs.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Plymouth
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merafield View Nursing HomePlymouth | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Ashleigh Manor Residential Care HomePlymouth | 0.4 miles | |||
| Plymbridge HousePlymouth | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Meadowside and St. FrancisPlymouth | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Stone Barton Short BreakPlymouth | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Medication monitoring and balanced meals
Suits: Older people needing specialist dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
38 Merafield Road, Plymouth, PL7 1TL
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Questions families ask
Does The Old School House provide specialist dementia care?
Yes. They specialise in elderly residential care and dementia care, including support for the complex challenges of ageing.
Does The Old School House manage residents’ medication?
Yes. Their team monitors and administers medication where required, working with healthcare professionals.
Does The Old School House provide support with diet and nutrition?
Yes. They provide diet and nutrition support as part of their care.
How much does The Old School House Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Old School House Care Home 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.