Dementia care homes in Plymouth

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Plymouth has 44 dementia care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 13 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 3 Outstanding, 32 Good and 8 Requires improvement. 1 home is not rated yet. Plymouth council paid on average £873 a week for a residential care place and £1,021 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Plymouth (86)

Plymouth at a glance

44on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding3
  • Good32
  • Requires improvement8
  • Not yet rated1
  • 81% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.6 / 10
  • Types of care98% offer elderly care
How this list is ordered

Homes in Plymouth are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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44 dementia care homes in Plymouth

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Wisteria House Stoke Limited

Run by Wisteria House Dementia Care Ltd

4-5 Napier Street, Plymouth, PL1 4QX
OutstandingCQC · Jan 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 22 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Wisteria House Stoke Limited provides specialist residential dementia care for older people, alongside respite and day care. Its approach centres on relationships, personal choice and quality of life, supporting residents to make decisions and live as independently as possible.

The home offers tailored activities, landscaped gardens and lounges designed for quieter or more sociable time.

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Wisteria House Plymstock Limited

Run by Wisteria House Dementia Care Ltd

53 Hooe Road, Plymouth, PL9 9QS
OutstandingCQC · Feb 2024
  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Wisteria House Plymstock Limited provides residential dementia care, respite care and day care for older people in Plymouth. Its specialist dementia approach centres on personal choice, meaningful relationships and helping residents live as independently as possible. The home belongs to a locally owned group with more than 25 years of experience in specialist dementia care.

The setting avoids rigid routines and uniform-wearing staff, while…

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Hartley Park Care Home

Run by Abholly (2008) Limited

Hartley Road, Hartley, Plymouth, PL3 5LW
OutstandingCQC · Nov 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 66 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Hartley Park Care Home provides residential, nursing and palliative care for people living with dementia. The purpose-built home is arranged across three floors, with units offering different levels of care according to assessed needs, including a quieter environment for residents requiring higher levels of nursing support.

Its approach starts with each resident’s life story, routines, preferences and communication.

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Bethany House Care Home

Run by Karlyon Care Ltd

2 Woodside, Lipson, Plymouth, PL4 8QE
GoodCQC · May 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 27 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care for older people, including dementia care, is offered at Bethany House Care Home within the Christian community of Pilgrims’ Friend Society. Residents receive full-time support alongside a comfortable bedroom and opportunities to remain connected with family and community.

Pilgrims’ Friend Society shapes its care around physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

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Seymour Court Nursing and Care Home

Run by Seymour Court Care Limited

Glen Road, Mannamead, Plymouth, PL3 5AP
GoodCQC · Dec 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 37 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Seymour Court Nursing and Care Home specialises in complex nursing cases and end-of-life care, with qualified nurses on duty around the clock. The home provides nursing and residential care for adults with dementia, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and other significant support needs.

The wider Mannamead Care group describes a person-centred approach that adapts support to each resident’s needs, with Seymour Court offering single…

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Wisteria House (Woolwell) Dementia Care Ltd

Run by Wisteria House Dementia Care Ltd

465 Tavistock Road, Plymouth, PL6 7HE
GoodCQC · Apr 2025
  • Residential
  • 33 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Specialist dementia care at Wisteria House (Woolwell) Dementia Care Ltd includes residential, respite and day care for people living with dementia. The home provides 24-hour support in a calm, homely environment, while families can use respite or day care when appropriate.

The service avoids fixed routines and uniforms, encouraging personal choice and independence.

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Amberley House - Plymouth

Run by A & L Care Homes Limited

171-175 Ridgeway, Plymouth, PL7 2HJ
GoodCQC · May 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 42 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Amberley House accepts long-term residents as well as people needing convalescence, respite or holiday stays in Plympton, Plymouth. The residential home also specialises in dementia care, making it suitable for older people whose support needs include memory-related care but do not require a nursing home.

Its stated approach emphasises individuality, personal choice and the right to privacy, with residents supported to make decisions and pursue…

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Astor Hall

Run by Astor Hall Limited

157 Devonport Road, Stoke, Plymouth, PL1 5RB
GoodCQC · Jun 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 26 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Astor Hall supports adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and dementia in a fully wheelchair-accessible home near Stoke village. The detached property has 26 single rooms and offers weekday day care, giving families an option beyond permanent residential care.

A room is kept for respite stays, while the home provides a small setting for adults with differing care needs.

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Butterfly Lodge

Run by Camelot Care (Plymouth) Limited

Agaton Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, PL5 2EW
GoodCQC · Jun 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 38 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Butterfly Lodge supports older people and younger adults with nursing and specialist dementia care in Plymouth. Its registered scope also covers mental health needs and physical disabilities, with Camelot Care’s approach centred on understanding each resident’s history and interests.

Residents can use lounges and a courtyard garden, and join daily activities such as crafts, quizzes and exercise.

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Camellia House

Run by Vernsa Healthcare Limited

4-5 Belmont Place, Stoke, Plymouth, PL3 4DN
GoodCQC · Sept 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 21 beds
  • Dementia
  • Eating disorders
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 21 residents in Plymouth, run by Vernsa Healthcare Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and eating disorders.

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Chatsworth Residential Home

Run by Chatsworth Residential Home Ltd

Dormy Avenue, Plymouth, PL3 5BE
GoodCQC · Mar 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 26 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Chatsworth Residential Home cares for 26 adults over 65 through residential, dementia and end-of-life services in Mannamead, Plymouth. The Victorian house is run as a small home where permanent staff know the people living there and care changes as needs develop.

Most residents have dementia, so familiar routines, personal history and individual choices shape daily support.

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Consort House Nursing Home

Run by Xcel Care Homes Ltd

35 Consort Close, Torr Lane, Plymouth, PL3 5TX
GoodCQC · Dec 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 60 residents in Plymouth, run by Xcel Care Homes Ltd. Supports dementia, older people and physical disabilities.

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Drake Nursing Home

Run by Darbyshire Care Limited

4 Nelson Gardens, Plymouth, PL1 5RH
GoodCQC · Jan 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 32 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Drake Nursing Home provides short-term and long-term care for older people with dementia, mental illness and physical disability. Its registered nursing-home scope also covers younger adults, and the home presents itself as a specialist dementia and mental illness setting within a Grade II listed building on a private tree-lined road.

Daily life includes home-cooked food, organised activities and a sensory garden, with an activities co-ordinator…

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Elburton Heights

Run by Harbour Healthcare Ltd

33 Springfield Road, Plymouth, PL9 8EJ
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Nursing
  • 73 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Elburton Heights provides nursing and residential care for older people, including residents living with dementia, physical disabilities or mental health needs. Its registration also covers younger adults, giving families a care setting for varied support requirements.

The home combines nursing care with assisted living and retirement accommodation. Residents can take part in activities and events within a supportive home environment, while care…

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Ernstell House

Run by Amica Care (Plymouth) Ltd

20 Ernesettle Lane, Plymouth, PL5 2EY
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Nursing
  • 64 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Ernstell House provides nursing, residential and dementia care for older people and adults with a wide range of needs in Plymouth. The 64-bedroom home is managed by Amica Care Trust, whose wider services include respite, end-of-life and day care.

Care is organised around individual routines and meaningful relationships, with staff supporting familiar interests such as music, reading and garden walks.

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Furzehatt Residential and Nursing Home

Run by Sanctuary Care Limited

59 Furzehatt Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 8QX
GoodCQC · Jul 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 62 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 62 residents in Plymouth, run by Sanctuary Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Greenacres Care Centre Limited

Run by Greenacres Care Centre Limited

Pearn Road, Plymouth, PL3 5JF
GoodCQC · Mar 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 39 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Greenacres Care Centre Limited offers residential care for adults over 50 and people living with dementia in Plymouth. The centre has 39 en-suite rooms, a dining room and activity spaces, with gardens extending over more than 2.5 acres.

Its person-centred approach supports individual needs while maintaining a quality lifestyle. The wider organisation also operates independent living flats with their own front doors, kitchenettes and en-suite…

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Hamilton House

Run by Darbyshire Care Limited

21-23, Houndiscombe Road, Plymouth, PL4 6HG
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Nursing
  • 38 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 38 residents in Plymouth, run by Darbyshire Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health and younger adults.

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Manor Court

Run by South West Care Homes Limited

257 Blandford Road, Plymouth, PL3 6ND
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Residential
  • 37 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 37 residents in Plymouth, run by South West Care Homes Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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Manor House

Run by South West Care Homes Limited

135 Looseleigh Lane, Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 5JE
GoodCQC · Nov 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 30 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 30 residents in Plymouth, run by South West Care Homes Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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What to look for in dementia care homes

  1. Staff training

    Staff training and experience with the person’s type and stage of dementia.

  2. A calm

    A calm, understandable and secure environment that supports independence.

  3. Personalised care planning

    Personalised care planning, meaningful activity and communication with families.

Questions families ask

What should dementia care homes offer?

Dementia care should adapt to the person’s history, routines, communication and changing needs. A CQC rating is useful evidence, but it does not by itself show whether a home is the right environment for a particular person. Some dementia care homes are residential homes, others also provide 24-hour nursing care for people with clinical needs, so confirm that the home can support the person’s diagnosis, communication, mobility, medicines and likely future needs.

How many dementia care homes are there in Plymouth?

44 dementia care homes in Plymouth are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which dementia care homes in Plymouth are rated Outstanding?

Wisteria House Stoke Limited, Wisteria House Plymstock Limited and Hartley Park Care Home.

How much does a care home cost in Plymouth?

Plymouth council paid on average £873 a week for residential care and £1,021 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,824 and £1,163. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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