Maria Skobtsova House

27 Houndiscombe Road, Mutley, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6HG

01752221328

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

23 October 2019

Provider

Maria Skobtsova House Limited

Beds

9 beds

Rating history

GoodApr 2015
GoodApr 2017
GoodNov 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Maria Skobtsova House Limited runs in England.

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 Maria Skobtsova House

Maria Skobtsova House is a residential care home in Plymouth, offering personal care and rehabilitation support for older people, including those with mental health and physical needs. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Maria Skobtsova House accommodates up to 8 older people and provides personal care alongside rehabilitation and support for those with mental health and physical needs. The two-storey property features ensuite and shared bathroom facilities, a lift, and an outside garden area. Staff are described as very kind, caring and enabling, creating a warm, family-like atmosphere where residents feel safe and their privacy, dignity and independence are promoted.

Residents report that their views are listened to and valued, informing the design of their individualised care and support. The service is affiliated with St Anthony-St Elias, also known as "the Community".

Source: CQC inspection report, 15 November 2019

Specialist Care

Mental healthYounger 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: 9 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PL4 6HG

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Caring for people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act; 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 15 November 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 23 October 2019.

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

Read Maria Skobtsova 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 Maria Skobtsova House, 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 Maria Skobtsova House, 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 Maria Skobtsova 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