Elderly care homes in Plymouth

Updated

Plymouth has 66 elderly care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 20 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 3 Outstanding, 49 Good and 12 Requires improvement. 2 homes are 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

66on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding3
  • Good49
  • Requires improvement12
  • Not yet rated2
  • 81% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.7 / 10
  • Types of care65% offer dementia
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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66 elderly 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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Hardwick View

Run by Mrs Alison Lee

Ridge Road, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1UF
GoodCQC · May 2024
  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 20 residents in Plymouth, run by Mrs Alison Lee. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Meadowside and St. Francis

Run by AJ & Co.(Devon) Ltd

5 Plymbridge Road, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 4LE
GoodCQC · Apr 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 69 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

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.

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Merafield View Nursing Home

Run by AJ & Co.(Devon) Ltd

Underlane, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1ZB
GoodCQC · Mar 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 40 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Merafield View Nursing Home provides nursing, residential and respite care for older people and adults with physical or sensory disabilities. Registered nurses deliver clinical support around the clock, with medication management, continuous monitoring and personalised care plans for residents with more complex needs.

The home has 40 purpose-built bedrooms, lift access to all floors and rooms with views across the Plympton valley towards Dartmoor.

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Nazareth House - Plymouth

Run by Nazareth Care Charitable Trust

Durnford Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth, PL1 3QR
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 46 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Care home with nursing for 46 residents in Plymouth, run by Nazareth Care Charitable Trust. Supports older people and younger adults.

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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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Caraston Hall

Run by Caraston Hall Support Limited

82 Milehouse Road, Plymouth, PL3 4DA
GoodCQC · Mar 2026
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Eating disorders
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 5 residents in Plymouth, run by Caraston Hall Support Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, younger adults, substance misuse 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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Clearview

Run by J.A.N. Limited

48 Lipson Road, Plymouth, PL4 8RG
GoodCQC · Jan 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 6 residents in Plymouth, run by J.A.N. Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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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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What to look for in elderly care homes

  1. Support with mobility

    Support with mobility, nutrition, medicines and day-to-day routines.

  2. Activities

    Activities and social contact that reflect residents’ interests.

  3. How the home involves residents

    How the home involves residents and families in care decisions.

Questions families ask

What should elderly care homes offer?

Older people may need different combinations of personal care, mobility support, medicines management and social activity. Compare what each home can support now and how it plans for needs that may change.

How many elderly care homes are there in Plymouth?

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

Which elderly 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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