England

Hamilton HousePlymouth

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Rated:GoodNursing

Hamilton House

21-23, Houndiscombe Road, Plymouth, PL4 6HG

01752265691

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

24 February 2023

Provider

Darbyshire Care Limited

Beds

38 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 58 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 4 are rated higher by CQC, 43 are the same and 11 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementDec 2019
GoodMar 2023

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2023.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Darbyshire Care Limited, which runs 3 care homes in England: 3 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.

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 Hamilton House

Hamilton House is a nursing home in Plymouth, providing care for people with nursing needs, including those living with dementia. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Hamilton House accommodates up to 36 people requiring residential care, including those living with dementia. The three-storey property had 31 residents at inspection. Medicines were managed safely with people receiving prescribed medications as required.

Staff regularly assessed risks associated with residents' care and wellbeing, taking appropriate action to keep people safe. The home supported people to have maximum choice and control over their lives, with staff working in the least restrictive way possible and in residents' best interests.

The service was well-led by a committed registered manager focused on improving quality of life. The provider had made improvements to safe recruitment and risk management practices. Effective quality assurance processes were in place to drive improvements in care.

Staff worked well as a team within a clear management and staffing structure, with positive feedback received about the management of the service.

Source: CQC inspection report, 18 March 2023

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.

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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: 38 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PL4 6HG

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 18 March 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 24 February 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 20 December 2019: Good
CaringPublished 20 December 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 20 December 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Hamilton House'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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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