Alexandra House

123 Alexandra Road, Ford, Plymouth, PL2 1PH

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Karlyon Care Ltd

Beds

8 beds

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Karlyon Care Ltd, which runs 7 care homes in England: 5 rated Good and 2 not yet rated.

Average care home fees in the South West: £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,472 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Alexandra House

Located on Alexandra Road in Ford, Plymouth, this small residential care home provides accommodation for eight residents. The home is run by Karlyon Care Ltd and offers care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with mental health support needs.

As a compact facility, Alexandra House is able to maintain a smaller resident community within the Ford area of Plymouth. The home delivers residential care services tailored to support people across different age groups and with varying care requirements, with a particular focus on mental health provision alongside general residential support.

The home has not yet received a CQC inspection rating. Prospective residents and their families should verify current service details and availability directly with the provider.

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

Practical details from the provider

Each bedroom has an en-suite bathroom.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Alexandra House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Alexandra House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Alexandra House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees