Care Homes in Plymouth: compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support
86% of homes here are rated Good or Outstanding. See which are financially stable and where families report the best experience — so you can visit with confidence.
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Plymouth Care Home Market
Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from regulatory, financial, and food safety data
Above the national average — most families here have strong options
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
What the local care home market looks like in Plymouth
Across Plymouth and surrounding areas
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
Homes trending upward based on recent official inspections
Based on public financial records found for 84 homes
90 homes currently lack a registered manager
Official Rating Breakdown
CQC Quality by Domain
Average scores across Plymouth care homes
Plymouth homes rate strongest on Caring and weakest on Safe.
Inspection Freshness
How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator
94% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports verify against multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Public Financial Risk
Public company filing signals across company-backed care homes in Plymouth
Based on public financial records · 84 homes analysed
Plymouth Care Market Analysis 2025
Plymouth's naval heritage means a notable share of residents qualify for military pension and veterans' care funding.
The majority of Plymouth's care homes sit within easy reach of the waterfront and South Devon coastline.
CQC ratings are in line with the South West average, with Mannamead and Plympton leading the market.
Care Standards in Plymouth
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 91 homes
Overall quality
86%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
84 homes
Alzheimer's support (92%)
Food hygiene
4.8/5
76 homes with FSA data
Financial resilience
49%
show no financial risk indicators
Specialist Care Coverage
84 (92%)
Alzheimer's
84 (92%)
Stroke Recovery
48 (53%)
Dementia
47 (52%)
Physical Disability
35 (38%)
Learning Disability
31 (34%)
Sensory Impairment
Food Hygiene
76 of Plymouth homes assessed
Financial Health
84 of 91 homes assessed
Show low public financial risk
Care Homes by Plymouth Area
Care homes across Plymouth's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
Plympton
Historic town on Plymouth's eastern edge with a strong mix of residential and nursing homes set among green spaces and the foothills of Dartmoor.
11 care homes available
Mannamead
Sought-after residential area with tree-lined streets and premium care homes close to Central Park and Plymouth's main hospital.
8 care homes available
Crownhill
Well-connected suburban area with modern care facilities and good access to shops, medical services, and the A386 corridor.
9 care homes available
Derriford
Located close to Plymouth's main NHS hospital, making it an ideal choice for residents who require regular medical appointments or specialist nursing.
7 care homes available
Plymstock
Quiet coastal suburb on the eastern side of Plymouth Sound with peaceful care homes and easy access to waterfront walks and Radford Park.
9 care homes available
Saltash Borders
Straddling the Devon-Cornwall border with affordable care homes offering stunning Tamar Valley views and a slower pace of life.
6 care homes available
All 91 Homes Analysed
Every care home in our Plymouth database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.
Why families in Plymouth use RightCareHome
Why this is more useful than a directory when the decision is serious
Without independent analysis
- 91 homes to compare manually
- Outdated directory data from years ago
- Commission-driven recommendations
- Hidden quality and safety issues
With RightCareHome
- A clearer view of where quality, cost and risk differ before you check any one home
- Independent scoring built from regulatory, review and financial evidence
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- A better starting point before you verify or compare specific homes
Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Plymouth
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
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Care type, cost and postcode signals in Plymouth
Use these local signals to compare nursing, residential and dementia care in Plymouth, then narrow the directory to the homes that best match your family's needs.
Nursing homes in Plymouth
Clinical nursing care is listed across 24 homes in Plymouth.
Residential care homes in Plymouth
Residential care is the broadest local comparison set, with 70 homes tracked.
Dementia care in Plymouth
48 homes publish specialist dementia care signals in Plymouth.
Local evidence summary
CQC quality mix
86% Good+
10 Outstanding, 66 Good, 12 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate homes in the current CQC mix.
Inspection freshness
0% recent
Average latest inspection age is 66 months, so older CQC results need extra checking.
Care home costs
£1,162/week
Residential averages £1,164/week; nursing averages £1,155/week.
Funding gap
£183/week
Typical private fees sit above the council benchmark by about £9,516 per year.
Vacancy signal
80 homes
12 beds are marked available across homes with current vacancy data.
Financial resilience
49% low risk
84 homes have usable company-risk data; 43 show medium, high or critical risk signals.
Postcode and neighbourhood coverage
Useful directory views
RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Plymouth
Score 0–10 · updated monthly
CQC inspections can be 2–4 years old. Our RCH Score combines the official inspection result with live signals — real reviews, quality trajectory, and financial stability — to surface homes that are performing well today, not just at the last inspection.
CQC inspection rating
40%The official Care Quality Commission rating — Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. The primary quality signal, but can be up to 4 years old.
Online reviews
30%Average star rating from verified public reviews across the web, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.
CQC trend
15%Whether the home's rating has been improving, stable, or declining across its last three inspections. An improving trajectory can offset an older rating.
Financial stability
15%Operational risk derived from Companies House filings — profit/loss trend, debt levels, and director changes. Financially stressed homes face higher closure and quality risk.
Rankings are calculated from public data only. We do not accept referral fees or paid placements from care homes.
The RCH Score is a decision-support tool, not a definitive ranking. Always visit a home in person and ask for the latest CQC inspection report before making a decision.
Plymouth homes that look strongest on current public evidence
Not a sponsored listing. These homes rise to the top on current CQC, review, trend and financial signals.
Wisteria House Dementia Care Ltd, Plymouth
Devonshire House and Lodge, Plymouth
Hartley Park Care Home, Plymouth
Parkwood House, Plymouth
Wisteria House (Plymstock) Dementia Care, Plymouth
Kanner Project, Plymouth
Down House, Plymouth
Butterfly Lodge, Plymouth
Merchant House, Plymouth
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91 homes across Plymouth — from Plymouth 019 to PL3. See which ones suit your family.