The Bungalow

193 Crownhill Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3SN

01752701057

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

5 April 2023

Provider

Selborne Care Limited

Beds

6 beds

About The Bungalow

The Bungalow is a residential care home in Plymouth, providing accommodation and personal care for people with learning disabilities and/or autism. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

The Bungalow provides accommodation and personal care to a maximum of 6 people with learning disabilities and/or autism. At the time of inspection, 5 people were using the service. The home supports residents in accessing respect, equality, dignity, and choices in their daily lives, with a focus on enabling independence and good connections to their local communities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 27 April 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger 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 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: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PL5 3SN

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; 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: Good.

Rating report published 27 April 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 5 April 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 1 March 2018: Good
CaringPublished 1 March 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 1 March 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read The Bungalow'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 The Bungalow, 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 The Bungalow, 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 The Bungalow'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