Merchant House

Merchant House is a residential care home in Plymouth, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 19 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with mental health needs. It is run by Darbyshire Care, which operates 3 care homes in England. The home has been registered since April 2019.

At its latest inspection, published December 2022, the CQC rated Merchant House Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Merchant House has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Plymouth with a fee on record typically charge about £1,193 a week for residential care and £1,417 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 87 registered care homes in Plymouth. The nearest to Merchant House include Woodland Villa Care Home, IOTA Care and Restormel House, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.