
The Old School House Care Home
Residential Care
5 November 2025
The Old School House Care Home (South West) Ltd
36 beds
About The Old School House Care Home
The Old School House Care Home is a 36-bed residential facility located on Merafield Road in Plymouth's South West area. It provides care for older people, those with dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health needs. The home is operated by The Old School House Care Home (South West) Ltd.
The Care Quality Commission last inspected the home on 5 November 2025 and rated it as Requires Improvement. This rating means the home must take action to improve standards across its operations. The CQC assessment provides details of specific areas identified for development during the inspection process.
As a medium-sized home with multiple care specialisms, The Old School House serves a range of residents with different care requirements. Prospective residents and families should review the full CQC inspection report for detailed findings about the home's performance against regulatory standards.
Specialist Care
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Location
38 Merafield Road, Plymouth, PL7 1TL

The Old School House Care Home
CQC overall rating
Last inspection: 5 November 2025
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