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MichaelstowePlymouth

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Rated:GoodResidential

Michaelstowe

211 Ridgeway, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 2HP

01752339096

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

12 December 2019

Provider

South West Care Homes Limited

Beds

24 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 38 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 30 are the same and 6 are lower.

28 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 ImprovementNov 2015
GoodDec 2016
GoodJan 2019
GoodJan 2020

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by South West Care Homes Limited, which runs 10 care homes in England: 10 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.

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 Michaelstowe

Michaelstowe is a residential care home in Plymouth, providing personal care for older people, including those living with dementia or physical disabilities. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Michaelstowe provides personal care for up to 24 older people living with dementia and/or physical disabilities. At the time of inspection, 21 people lived there. The home has accommodation spread across three floors with a passenger lift providing access to the upper levels.

South West Care Homes Ltd owns and manages the service along with eight other care homes in the South West.

People living at Michaelstowe reported feeling safe and well cared for, describing the home as well managed. Relatives praised the service, valuing the support and attention given to residents.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 January 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

Facilities & Amenities

Activities ProgrammeDining RoomCommunal LoungePets Allowed

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 24 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PL7 2HP

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; 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 10 January 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 December 2019.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 10 January 2019: Good
CaringPublished 10 January 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 10 January 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Michaelstowe'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 Michaelstowe, 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 Michaelstowe, 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 Michaelstowe'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