Colwill Lodge

Leypark Walk, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8UE

01752768646

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

16 April 2018

Provider

Plymouth City Council

Beds

15 beds

About Colwill Lodge

Colwill Lodge is a residential care home in Plymouth offering respite support for people with learning or physical disabilities. It is run by Plymouth City Council. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Colwill Lodge accommodates up to 15 people on a respite basis, providing support for those with learning or physical disabilities. The service operates 10 respite beds and five independent living flats. During stays, which are typically short and arranged on a regular basis or longer while people seek permanent accommodation, residents continue their weekly activities in the community, so the service is rarely occupied during daytime hours.

The service is owned and operated by Plymouth City Council and serves approximately 75 people overall, with records reviewed for 62 people receiving personal care support.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 May 2018

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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: 15 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PL6 8UE

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities.

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 24 May 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 16 April 2018.

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

Read Colwill Lodge'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 Colwill Lodge, 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 Colwill Lodge, 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 Colwill Lodge'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