The Durnford Society Limited - 31 Parkstone Lane

31 Parkstone Lane, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4DX

01752344144

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

26 May 2023

Provider

Durnford Society Limited (The)

Beds

4 beds

About The Durnford Society Limited - 31 Parkstone Lane

31 Parkstone Lane is a residential care home in Plymouth, run by The Durnford Society Limited, providing personal care and support for adults with learning difficulties and autism. Details from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

This residential care service provides personal care and support for up to four adults with learning difficulties and autism. At inspection, all four places were occupied. Staff are committed to maximising people's choice, control and independence, supporting them according to their individual preferences and in the least restrictive ways possible.

People are enabled to access health and social care support in the community and receive their medicines safely and as prescribed.

The registered manager and staff demonstrate a clear focus on person-centred care, with good knowledge of the service users they support. Risks associated with people's care are assessed and detailed in support plans, which guide staff on actions needed to mitigate risks and keep people safe. The service's policies and systems support staff to act in people's best interests while respecting their dignity and choices.

Source: CQC inspection report, 5 July 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical 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: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PL7 4DX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; 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 5 July 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 26 May 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 30 December 2017: Good
CaringPublished 30 December 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 30 December 2017: Good
Well-led: Good

Read The Durnford Society Limited - 31 Parkstone Lane'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 Durnford Society Limited - 31 Parkstone Lane, 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 The Durnford Society Limited - 31 Parkstone Lane, 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 The Durnford Society Limited - 31 Parkstone Lane's fees?

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