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Furzehatt Residential and Nursing HomePlymouth

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Rated:GoodNursing

Furzehatt Residential and Nursing Home

59 Furzehatt Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8QX

01752484008

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

26 May 2021

Provider

Sanctuary Care Limited

Beds

62 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 45 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 34 are the same and 8 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMay 2016
Requires ImprovementJun 2018
GoodJul 2019
GoodJul 2021

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2019. CQC has rated this home 4 times since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Sanctuary Care Limited, which runs 85 care homes in England: 3 rated Outstanding, 76 Good, 4 Requires Improvement 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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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 Furzehatt Residential and Nursing Home

Furzehatt Residential and Nursing Home is a nursing home in Plymouth, providing residential and nursing care for older people across two wings. Further detail on the CQC's most recent findings is set out below.

This residential and nursing home accommodates up to 62 people aged 65 and over across two separate wings. The Lodge provides residential care with nursing support from the community nursing team, while The Court offers both nursing and residential care. At inspection, 58 people were living at the home.

Residents described staff as caring, though some felt staff lacked time for social interaction, particularly during nights and mornings. Some staff and relatives shared similar views about time constraints. Feedback from relatives and professionals was generally positive.

The registered manager is gathering further feedback from residents and staff to understand specific concerns and identify areas for improvement.

Source: CQC inspection report, 7 July 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger 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: 62 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PL9 8QX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; 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 7 July 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 26 May 2021.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 10 July 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 10 July 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Furzehatt Residential and 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 Furzehatt Residential and 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 Furzehatt Residential and 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 Furzehatt Residential and 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