Wisteria House Dementia Care Ltd
Verified with regulatory, financial, and public review data · April 2026
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At a Glance
The key facts for shortlisting Wisteria House Dementia Care Ltd.
Quality
Rated Outstanding · no recent inspection on record
Costs
From £5,187 / month (estimate)
Availability
Vacancies currently available
Location
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Financial Stability
Low financial risk — stable company records
About Wisteria House Dementia Care Ltd
Wisteria House Dementia Care Ltd is a residential care home in Plymouth, South West, operated by Wisteria House Dementia Care Ltd since 2014. The home has 22 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.
Care & Medical
Can this home safely meet your care needs?
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Care Capabilities
Service Types
What type of care is provided
Officially Registered Services
Registered with the regulator for
Specialisms
Specialist experience with
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Conditions
Can support people living with
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
- Wheelchair access
Important questions before deciding
- How do you support residents who wander or become distressed?
- How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
- How often are families updated, and who is the main contact?
Staffing
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Medication Support
Medication data not yet available (N/A) — pending enrichment
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.
Activity data not yet available (N/A) — pending enrichment
Dining & Nutrition
Dining service details available soon
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Facilities & Features
3 feature groups available
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Accessibility
Rooms
Lifestyle & Amenities
Safety & Quality
How safe and well-led is this home right now?
Use CQC ratings, enforcement context, and stability signals to spot confidence or risk.
Quality Snapshot
Current inspection ratings and how they compare to previous assessments.
Inspection Ratings by Category
This rating is based on an inspection over two years ago. The Care Home Check report tracks whether conditions have changed since then.
Financial Health
Only on RightCareHomeBased on accounts filed May 2025
Financial Stability
Corporate Details
Risk Signals
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Director Stability
Secured Debt
Ownership
Costs & Funding
Can this option work for your budget now and long-term?
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Costs & Funding
Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.
Typical weekly care cost
From £1,193 per week
≈ £5,187 per month
Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.
You may pay less if eligible for council or NHS-funded care.
How care at this home can be funded
You pay the full fee directly. Applies if savings and property exceed £23,250.
Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.
Not sure how you'd pay for care?
This home accepts council and NHS funding. Our Funding Guide checks whether you qualify — covering NHS-funded care, council support and Deferred Payment Agreements.
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Family Feedback
What do families consistently say?
Focus on repeated patterns that indicate strengths and the questions worth asking on your visit.
What Families Say
We read every public review families have left about this home — across Google, care directories, and independent platforms — to find the patterns a star rating cannot show.
Based on 23 verified family reviews.
What Families Say
Families consistently mention strong day-to-day support, with a few practical points worth checking on your visit.
Staff Feedback
Staff mentioned in 5 reviews — Families consistently praise the caring and attentive staff
How Families Rate This Home
Based on 533 detailed ratings across 11 aspects
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Families value most
Most frequent family priorities:
- warm, family-like atmosphere (Medium impact · 28 mentions)
- staff kindness and attentiveness (Medium impact · 35 mentions)
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- personalised, inclusive activities (Medium impact · 22 mentions)
- dignity and respect for residents (Medium impact · 19 mentions)
Questions to ask on your visit
- Ask about staff turnover and how continuity is maintained
- Observe how staff interact with residents during activities
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- Check how individual needs and preferences are recorded and acted on
Signals to review before deciding
Potential risk signals to validate during your visit:
- No repeated concern phrases were detected, but still verify escalation and family communication routines on your visit.
What Families Are Saying
“All the staff are amazing, the daily activities are wide, varied and inclusive, its wonderful to see the residents having fun together.”
— Family member
“The level of care love and attention given to each resident has astonished me and this is reflected in the general atmosphere of happiness among staff and the residents.”
— Family member
Rating Trends Over Time
This home has 9 years of review data. See which aspects are improving, which need attention, and how recent ratings compare.
See full trends — £49Who this home may suit
- Families seeking a warm, family-style dementia care environment
- Residents who benefit from personalised attention and inclusive activities
- Those wanting strong communication and involvement with care decisions
Decision gaps before shortlisting
Details on cost structure and what is included
Families need clarity to avoid unexpected fees or misunderstandings
Request a full breakdown of fees, extras, and notice periods
How the home manages challenging behaviours or complex needs
Some residents may require specialist approaches
Ask for examples of how staff handle agitation or medical changes
Night-time staffing and supervision
Safety and reassurance overnight are critical for dementia care
Enquire about night staffing ratios and protocols
Most-mentioned positives
Common positive phrases seen across family feedback:
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Signals to check on visit
Repeated concern phrases and risk checks:
No recurring risk phrases detected in current public feedback.
In families' own words
“All the staff are amazing, the daily activities are wide, varied and inclusive, its wonderful to see the residents having fun together.”
“The level of care love and attention given to each resident has astonished me and this is reflected in the general atmosphere of happiness among staff and the residents.”
Staff perspective
Family reviews tell you how care feels from the outside. But the people delivering that care have their own story — about workload, management, and whether they feel supported to do their job well.
The Care Home Check report checks employee feedback from recruitment platforms to check whether staff satisfaction aligns with what families experience.
Ready to verify what family feedback may be pointing to?
Care Home Check combines review patterns with finance, staffing and inspection context, then turns them into better visit questions before you decide.
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Location & Practical
Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?
Assess travel convenience, nearby services, and neighbourhood context for family peace of mind.
Practical Information
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Location & Neighbourhood
Only on RightCareHome4-5 Napier Street, Plymouth, PL1 4QX
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Neighbourhood
Nearest green space
320m away
Transport access
8/10
Local amenities
6/10
Next Steps
What should you do before making a final decision?
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Common Questions About Wisteria House Dementia Care Ltd
Visit Checklist
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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.
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What this page cannot tell you
You have seen the public picture. The Care Home Check report checks the things families usually only discover after moving in — finances, staffing reality, and what to ask on your visit.
Public warning signs are already visible
We can already see early warning signals in public data. The full report checks whether they are isolated issues or part of a wider pattern.
Public signals already visible on this page
Is this home financially sound?
We check the company accounts, ownership changes, and director history — the things that show whether a home is stable for years to come.
Know before you commit, not after.
What do staff actually experience?
Employee reviews from recruitment platforms reveal whether staff feel supported and well-managed — which directly shapes the care your relative receives.
The inside view families rarely see.
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.
Turn a guided tour into a proper conversation.
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