Mental health care homes in Plymouth

Updated

Plymouth has 25 mental health care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 8 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 2 Outstanding, 17 Good and 4 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

25on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding2
  • Good17
  • Requires improvement4
  • Not yet rated2
  • 83% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.8 / 10
  • Types of care72% offer elderly care
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Plymouth on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

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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25 mental health care homes in Plymouth

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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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IOTA CARE

Run by IOTA Care Limited

21 Mount Gould Road, Plymouth, PL4 7PT
OutstandingCQC · Jan 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Eating disorders
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

IOTA CARE supports adults with autism, autistic traits and associated complex conditions through residential and respite care. The service also helps people in the community with work placements, leisure activities and opportunities to develop independent living skills.

Daily programmes are individualised around each person’s interests, wishes and goals. Staff support communication, sensory needs and behaviour, while residents can access parks,…

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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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Balmain Care Home

Run by Karlyon Care Ltd

1-4 Keppel Terrace, Stoke, Plymouth, PL2 1BT
GoodCQC · Jan 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 29 beds
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 29 residents in Plymouth, run by Karlyon Care Ltd. Supports mental health and physical disabilities.

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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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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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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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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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Klein

Run by Modus Care (Plymouth) Limited

58 Albert Road, Plymouth, PL2 1AE
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Residential
  • 2 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Klein provides supported accommodation for two adults through two self-contained flats, one on the ground floor and one on the first floor. The service offers 24-hour support for people with complex needs, including autism, bipolar disorder and learning disabilities.

Each flat has kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities, allowing residents to practise daily living and retain as much independence as possible.

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Maria Skobtsova House

Run by Maria Skobtsova House Limited

27 Houndiscombe Road, Mutley, Plymouth, PL4 6HG
GoodCQC · Nov 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Specialist residential mental health care at Maria Skobtsova House supports adults with complex needs, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, personality disorders and acquired brain injuries alongside mental health needs. Suitability is considered individually, with private bedrooms and shared household spaces.

Familiar staff support everyday routines and practical tasks such as cooking, shopping, laundry and organising appointments.

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Mayflower House

Run by A & L Care Homes Limited

Courtfield Road, Mannamead, Plymouth, PL3 5BB
GoodCQC · Mar 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Long-term residential care, respite and convalescence stays are available at Mayflower House for older people, including those living with dementia. Holiday stays are also accepted, giving families a shorter-term arrangement when required. The home supports privacy, dignity, choice and independence, with care shaped around assessed needs and personal goals.

Daily life includes entertainment, activities and day trips for residents who wish to take…

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Merchant House

Run by Darbyshire Care Limited

45 Alma Road, Plymouth, PL3 4HE
GoodCQC · Dec 2022
  • Residential
  • 19 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 19 residents in Plymouth, run by Darbyshire Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, younger adults and substance misuse.

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The Lodge

Run by Quality Lifestyle Ltd

334, Tavistock Road, Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 8AL
GoodCQC · May 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

The Lodge supports adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory loss, mental health problems and complex needs in Plymouth and surrounding areas. Its individual support packages address daily living tasks and desired outcomes, with assessments involving the person and, where appropriate, their family or representative.

Support can be delivered in residential care, someone’s own home or shared accommodation.

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Trenant House Care Home

Run by Karlyon Care Ltd

Queens Road, Lipson, Plymouth, PL4 7PJ
GoodCQC · Jan 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Trenant House Care Home is registered for residential care supporting older people with dementia and mental health needs in Plymouth. It forms part of Karlyon Care, a family-run provider with homes across Plymouth and South East Cornwall.

The provider describes individual care packages built around personal choices, preferences and wishes, with support intended to preserve independence where possible.

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Vale Lodge Residential Home

Run by M Atwill and Miss S Haswell

38-40 Sutherland Road, Mutley, Plymouth, PL4 6BN
GoodCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 20 residents in Plymouth, run by M Atwill and Miss S Haswell. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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Waters Park House

Run by Waters Park House Limited

Exmouth Road, Stoke, Plymouth, PL1 4QQ
GoodCQC · Jun 2026
  • Nursing
  • 23 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Waters Park House provides residential rehabilitation for adults with acquired brain injuries and complex neurological conditions. The centre supports people adjusting after brain injury and those living with progressive conditions such as Huntington’s disease, Motor Neurone Disease and Parkinson’s disease.

Admission begins with a detailed assessment, after which a named Occupational Therapist designs an individual programme of treatments and…

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Torr Home

Run by Torr Home

The Drive, Plymouth, PL3 5SY
GoodCQC · Nov 2022
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Torr Home combines residential, nursing, dementia, respite and end-of-life care with retirement apartments in Plymouth. It supports older people and adults with additional physical needs, including residents living with dementia.

Dementia support is delivered around the clock through individual care plans, and the purpose-built Glentor Centre is designed specifically for people living with dementia.

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No 19 Respite House

Run by IOTA Care Limited

19 Mount Gould Road, Plymouth, PL4 7PT
Requires improvementCQC · Aug 2022
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Sensory impairment

Residential care home for 4 residents in Plymouth, run by IOTA Care Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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What to look for in mental health care homes

  1. Staff training

    Staff training and access to appropriate clinical or community support.

  2. Personalised recovery

    Personalised recovery, crisis and risk-management planning.

  3. Support for medication

    Support for medication, daily living and meaningful community activity.

Questions families ask

What should mental health care homes offer?

Residential mental health support varies widely in intensity and approach. Confirm that the home’s staff, environment and external clinical relationships match the person’s diagnosis, risks and recovery goals.

How many mental health care homes are there in Plymouth?

25 mental health care homes in Plymouth are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which mental health care homes in Plymouth are rated Outstanding?

Hartley Park Care Home and IOTA CARE.

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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