Drake Nursing Home

4 Nelson Gardens, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5RH

01752551859

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

10 January 2020

Provider

Darbyshire Care Limited

Beds

32 beds

About Drake Nursing Home

Drake Nursing Home is a nursing home in Plymouth providing care for older people. Further detail on the CQC's most recent findings is set out below.

Drake is a nursing home in Plymouth specialising in dementia care, accommodating up to 32 older people across a three-storey listed building with lift access. The service includes a large accessible garden, lounge, dining area and quiet reminiscing space for residents. People felt safe and protected from abuse, with staff demonstrating kindness and care in their interactions.

Families described a homely atmosphere and expressed satisfaction with the quality of care their relatives received.

Staff levels were sufficient to meet residents' needs and reduce isolation. The team had completed training appropriate to supporting people with complex needs, and the service was actively seeking ways to enhance dementia care delivery. Staff reported feeling supported by both their colleagues and the management team.

Source: CQC inspection report, 28 January 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 32 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PL1 5RH

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions.

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 28 January 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 10 January 2020.

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

Read Drake Nursing Home'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 Drake Nursing Home, 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 Drake Nursing Home, 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 Drake Nursing Home'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