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Lyndale Residential Home
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Lyndale Residential Home is a residential care home in Tavistock PL19 8BS. 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 Lyndale Residential Home is worth shortlisting.
Home facts
- CQC
- Good
- Care type
- Residential Care Home
- Capacity
- 15 beds
- Provider
- -
- Registered
- Jan 2011
Evidence ledger
- Inspection
- Inspection picture may be dated
- Finance
- Financial watchlist signal
- Public feedback
- Limited feedback coverage
- Care offered
- Residential Care Home
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Not the care home's website or a paid listing. Care homes cannot buy a better result. Based on publicly available information, not a visit or live assessment.
Reviewed by Alex Landgraf, Co-Founder
What the evidence shows
A structured view of what supports a shortlist place, what needs scrutiny, and what to verify directly for this residential care home.
Evidence in favour
- Good CQC rating
- Secure garden or unit
- Vacancies published
Evidence to question
- Some financial signals need checking
- No recent inspection on record
Questions to verify directly
- 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
Key facts in one place
Built from public and published information. Live fees, funding acceptance and vacancies can change, so confirm those directly with the home.
CQC now
Rated Good · no recent inspection on record
Official CQC record
Fees now
From £6,457 / month (estimate)
Published weekly fee data · monthly figure estimated
Funding accepted
Currently shown as accepting local authority-funded residents.
Published acceptance information · confirm directly
Visits & travel
GP 0.3 km · Hospital 0.1 km
Public location data
Vacancies now
Vacancies currently available
Published availability · confirm directly
Risk now
Some public financial signals are worth checking further
Public company records
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Safety & Quality
What do the latest CQC results for Lyndale Residential Home show?
Use CQC ratings, enforcement context, and stability signals to spot confidence or risk.
Lyndale Residential Home 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
Lyndale Residential Home: 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)
≈ £6,457 per month
From £1,485 per week
Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.
You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.
How care at this home can be funded
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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
Care Fit at a Glance
RightCareHome analysis Care fitHow well this home matches common care needs — based on registration data and services offered.
Likely a good fit if you need
- Secure garden/area
Important questions before deciding
- 1How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
- 2How often are families updated, and who is the main contact?
Family Reviews
Lyndale Residential Home Care Home Reviews — What Families Say
Focus on repeated patterns that indicate strengths and the questions worth asking on your visit.
Family Reviews
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Background context
Home profile
Provider and registration context for Lyndale Residential Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.
Lyndale Residential Home is a residential care home in Tavistock, South West, operated by Lyndale Care Limited since 2011. The home has 15 beds and is rated Good by the national care regulator.
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
Visitor Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible parking
Location & Neighbourhood
RightCareHome analysis Neighbourhood31 Plymouth Road, Tavistock, PL19 8BS
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Neighbourhood
Nearest green space
144m away
Transport access
5/10
Local amenities
10/10
Daily Life
Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?
Review activities, food quality, and facilities that most affect your relative's everyday wellbeing.
Dining & Nutrition
Nutrition details available
Key nutrition points first
Facilities & Features
3 feature groups available
Essential features shown first
Rooms
Safety & Security
Lifestyle & Amenities
Next Steps
Is Lyndale Residential Home a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?
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Questions to Ask When Visiting Lyndale Residential Home
Use this care home visit checklist at Lyndale Residential Home to turn the public signals on this page into practical in-person checks before you decide.
What to test on your visit to Lyndale Residential Home
- 1What has changed since the last inspection, and what would look different if the home were inspected again now?
- 2Who leads day to day on this floor, and how long have they been in post?
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
Go deeper on the signals that matter
This page gives you the evidence summary. Care Home Check adds deeper interpretation: how much weight to place on each signal, whether the pattern should change your shortlist decision, and what to ask before you rely on it.
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: Good
- Published weekly fee range
- Public financial risk signals from company records
Questions to resolve before deciding
- 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.
Get the questions and the reason each one matters here.
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