Vicarage Residential Home

1 Honicknowle Lane, Pennycross, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3QR

01752779050

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

10 May 2022

Provider

Dr Pepper's Care Corporation Limited

Beds

35 beds

About Vicarage Residential Home

Vicarage Residential Home is a residential care home in Plymouth, providing care for people who may need support with physical and mental health needs or who are living with dementia. Further detail on the CQC's most recent findings is set out below.

This residential care home accommodates up to 35 people, currently supporting 29 residents who may need assistance with physical and mental health needs or are living with dementia. The service operates from an adapted building.

Residents report feeling safe and content with the care they receive. One person said, "Oh yes, I feel safe here," while another commented, "I'm spoilt and have lovely staff who look after me well. " A relative noted in a survey that "The care is fantastic," and a professional observer said they were "well impressed.

" Residents appeared relaxed and happy during the inspection.

Source: CQC inspection report, 27 May 2022

Specialist Care

Older people

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: 35 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PL2 3QR

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

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 May 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 10 May 2022.

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

Read Vicarage Residential Home'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 Vicarage Residential Home, 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 Vicarage Residential Home, 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 Vicarage Residential Home'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