Camellia House

4-5 Belmont Place, Stoke, Plymouth, PL3 4DN

01752509697

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

4 September 2018

Provider

Vernsa Healthcare Limited

Beds

21 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 54 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 4 are rated higher by CQC, 40 are the same and 10 are lower.

50 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

GoodMar 2016
GoodSept 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Vernsa Healthcare Limited runs in England.

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 Camellia House

Camellia House is a 21-bed residential care home located in Belmont Place, Stoke, Plymouth. It is operated by Vernsa Healthcare Limited and holds a Good CQC rating from its most recent inspection in September 2018. The home provides care for older people, individuals with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments.

Its position in the Stoke area offers access to local amenities and services within Plymouth's South West location. The relatively modest size allows for a more personalised care environment compared to larger facilities. As a residential home, it provides accommodation and personal care support tailored to residents' needs across its stated specialisms.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Camellia House, 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 Camellia House, 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 Camellia 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