Nursing Home in Plymouth
Parkwood House
Parkwood House is a nursing home in Plymouth. It also offers dementia care. This care home page brings together the latest CQC rating, published reviews, weekly fees, funding information, and public risk signals so families can judge whether Parkwood House is worth shortlisting.
Page refreshed July 2026 · inspection, finance, and review sources update on different schedules
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What public data shows so far
Parkwood House already shows visible caution signals in public records. This page surfaces them, but not yet the full diagnosis behind them.
What looks reassuring
- Outstanding CQC rating
- Positive themes outweigh watchouts
- Dementia support
What needs checking
- High public financial risk
- concerns about staff attitude and resident independence
- No recent inspection on record
What this page cannot confirm
- Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
- How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
- How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift
CQC now
Rated Outstanding · no recent inspection on record
Fees now
£5,187 - £6,957 / month (estimate)
Funding accepted
Currently shown as accepting local authority-funded residents.
Visits & travel
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Vacancies now
Vacancies currently available
Risk now
High public financial risk in the latest company records
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Safety & Quality
What do the latest CQC results for Parkwood House show?
Use CQC ratings, enforcement context, and stability signals to spot confidence or risk.
Parkwood House CQC Rating & Inspection History
Current inspection ratings, inspection timing, and how this home compares with its previous assessments.
Inspection Ratings by Category
Financial Health
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Costs & Funding
Parkwood House: Weekly Fees & Funding Options
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Costs & Funding
Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.
Typical monthly cost (estimate)
≈ £5,187 - £6,957 per month
£1,193 - £1,600 per week
Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.
You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.
How this compares to the area benchmark
Council benchmark for this area: £1,178/wk
This home is priced £15/wk above the council rate — typical for self-funders in this area.
How care at this home can be funded
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What's Included
Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1300, Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1000, Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1300.
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Care & Medical
Can this home safely meet your care needs?
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Care Capabilities
Service Types
What type of care is provided
Specialisms
Specialist experience with
Conditions
Can support people living with
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Behavioural Support
Trained to help with
Additional Conditions & Support
Additional support for
Care Fit at a Glance
Only on RightCareHomeHow well this home matches common care needs — based on registration data and services offered.
Likely a good fit if you need
- Dementia support
- Nursing care
- 24/7 nurse cover
- Wheelchair access
- Palliative or end-of-life support
Important questions before deciding
- 1How do you support residents who wander or become distressed?
- 2How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
- 3How often are families updated, and who is the main contact?
Staffing
Only on RightCareHomeWhat public sources tell us about staffing levels and employee experience.
Nursing Procedures
Medication Support
Family Reviews
Parkwood House Care Home Reviews — What Families Say
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Family Reviews
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Background context
Home profile
Provider and registration context for Parkwood House, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.
Parkwood House is a care home with nursing in Plymouth, South West, operated by Southern Healthcare (Wessex) Ltd since 2011. The home has 45 beds and is rated Outstanding by the national care regulator. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.
Location & Practical
Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?
Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.
Practical Information
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Location & Neighbourhood
Only on RightCareHome72-74 Exmouth Road, Stoke, Plymouth, PL1 4QJ
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Neighbourhood
Transport access
8/10
Daily Life
Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?
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Activities & Social Life
Only on RightCareHomeSocial life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.
7 activities listed
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Dining & Nutrition
7 dining services listed
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Dining Services
Facilities & Features
4 feature groups available
Essential features shown first
Accessibility
Rooms
Lifestyle & Amenities
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Medical & Therapy
Next Steps
Is Parkwood House a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?
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Questions to Ask When Visiting Parkwood House
Use this care home visit checklist at Parkwood House to turn the public signals on this page into practical in-person checks before you decide.
What to test on your visit to Parkwood House
- 1Ask how residents' independence is promoted day-to-day.
- 2What has changed since the last inspection, and what would look different if the home were inspected again now?
- 3Observe staff interactions for warmth and respect.
- 4Check how individual routines and preferences are supported.
Short care home visit checklist
Start with these core checks even if you already plan to ask the personalised questions above.
Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?
Confirms transparency on current quality.
What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?
Shows whether support is consistent around the clock.
How are families updated when needs change?
Communication is usually a top concern for relatives.
Can we see an example care plan review timeline?
Helps confirm how quickly the team adapts care.
May we speak with a current resident family member?
Gives an independent perspective before deciding.
Care Home Check
Where the public picture stops
This page already helps you spot the visible signals. Care Home Check adds the missing layer: how much weight to place on them, whether they change your shortlist decision, and what you need to ask before you rely on them.
The visible warning signs are only the first layer
This page can flag the warning signs. The full check shows how serious they look together, whether they repeat across finances, reviews, and operations, and whether they should change how confident you feel about shortlisting this home.
What you can already use from this page
- Current CQC status: Outstanding
- Published weekly fee range
- Public review pattern across available sources
- Public financial risk signals from company records
What still affects decision confidence
- How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
- How quickly call bells are answered in practice
- Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor
Signals already visible on this page
What Care Home Check makes clear
It does not repeat the headline signals on this page. It shows which ones matter most, how serious they look together, and whether they should change your shortlist decision.
Is this home financially sound?
We trace the operating company, accounts, and borrowing behind the home — the signals that can hint at pressure long before families feel it on the ground.
See whether the records point to low concern, watchlist pressure, or something more serious.
What do review patterns actually suggest?
We analyse family and staff feedback across platforms to surface repeated themes, contradictions, and concerns that a few snippets or star ratings will miss.
See which patterns deserve weight, which do not, and how much confidence to place in them.
What should you ask on your visit?
Based on everything we find — inspections, reviews, finances, staffing — we write questions specific to this home, so your visit leads to real answers.
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