Ryver House

189 Victoria Road, Plymouth, PL5 1QT

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

5 December 2022

Provider

Alpha Care SW Ltd

Beds

3 beds

About Ryver House

Ryver House is a residential care home in Plymouth, providing personal care for younger adults with a learning disability and/or autism, including those with physical disabilities or sensory impairments. Full details from the CQC's most recent inspection are set out below.

Ryver House is an adapted residential care home providing personal care for up to three younger adults with a learning disability and/or who are autistic, including those with physical disabilities or sensory impairments. At the time of inspection, the home supported three people, offering accommodation and personal care under one contractual agreement.

The service is specifically designed to meet the needs of this vulnerable population through adapted facilities and tailored support. Staff work to ensure residents receive respectful, dignified care that promotes their choices and independence while supporting access to their local communities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 8 February 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

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: 3 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PL5 1QT

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 8 February 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 5 December 2022.

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

Read Ryver 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 Ryver 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 Ryver 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 Ryver 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