Parkwood House

72-74 Exmouth Road, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4QJ

01752560000

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

16 October 2026

Provider

Southern Healthcare (Wessex) Ltd

Beds

45 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 52 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 4 are rated higher by CQC, 39 are the same and 9 are lower.

None of these nearby homes has 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

GoodMar 2016
OutstandingNov 2018
GoodOct 2026

Rating dropped from Outstanding to Good in 2026. CQC has rated this home 3 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 Southern Healthcare (Wessex) Ltd, which runs 4 care homes in England: 2 rated Outstanding and 2 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 Parkwood House

Parkwood House is a nursing home located in Plymouth, South West. Its registered care categories include dementia, older people, and physical disabilities. The home has 45 beds. CQC records an overall rating of Good, published in October 2026. The home is operated by Southern Healthcare (Wessex) Ltd.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

Facilities & Amenities

Cafe BarGardenLiftPets AllowedKitchenetteWheelchair AccessibleCinema RoomHairdresser

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

Facilities include a cinema, a hairdressing salon and a jacuzzi bath.
An accessible, sheltered courtyard garden provides space for outdoor meals.

Published on the provider's website, checked 21 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Parkwood 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 Parkwood 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 Parkwood 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