Amberley House - Plymouth

171-175 Ridgeway, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 2HJ

01752336960

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

24 January 2022

Provider

A & L Care Homes Limited

Beds

42 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 38 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 30 are the same and 6 are lower.

33 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 21 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodNov 2015
GoodApr 2017
GoodMay 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by A & L Care Homes Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Good.

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.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Amberley House - Plymouth

Amberley House is a residential care home in Plymouth, providing accommodation and personal care for adults, including some living with dementia. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Amberley House provides accommodation and personal care for up to 42 adults, some living with dementia. At inspection, 40 people were living at the service. The management team demonstrated strong leadership during a COVID-19 outbreak, with daily oversight ensuring no staff shortages despite challenges.

All shifts were covered by the service's own workforce working additional hours, with staff receiving overtime pay in recognition of their commitment. The registered manager noted that "all staff have been brilliant and covered all shifts without the use of agency, which has helped protect people. " The service followed current guidance on visiting arrangements, enabling relatives to visit people receiving end-of-life care through a dedicated visitor pod, while maintaining appropriate safeguarding measures during the outbreak.

Source: CQC inspection report, 25 February 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

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.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 42 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PL7 2HJ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 21 May 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 24 January 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Amberley House - Plymouth's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Amberley House - Plymouth, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Amberley House - Plymouth, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Amberley House - Plymouth'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