Laburnum Lodge

50 Lipson Road, Lipson, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8RG

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

26 April 2022

Provider

J.A.N. Limited

Beds

6 beds

About Laburnum Lodge

Laburnum Lodge is a residential care home in Plymouth, providing personal care and support to adults with a learning disability and autistic people. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Laburnum Lodge is a residential care home providing personal care to five people, with capacity for up to six residents. The service focuses on supporting individuals with a learning disability and autistic people, ensuring they receive respect, equality, dignity, and meaningful choices about their care and independence.

Residents reported feeling safe with staff and in their living environment. Safeguarding processes at the home are robust, with staff trained to protect vulnerable people effectively. The service demonstrates commitment to helping people access their local communities and maintain the quality of life that most people take for granted.

Source: CQC inspection report, 31 May 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger 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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PL4 8RG

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Physical 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 31 May 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 26 April 2022.

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

Read Laburnum 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 Laburnum 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 Laburnum 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 Laburnum 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