Michaelstowe
211 Ridgeway, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 2HP
Residential care home · 24 beds · SWCH

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,193
- CQC rating
- Good
- January 2020
- Beds
- 24
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £62,036 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,386 a week
A typical live-in week, set by the carer
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,031 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Michaelstowe
Michaelstowe is a residential care home in Plymouth, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 24 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and people with a physical disability. It is run by SWCH, which operates 10 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published January 2020, the CQC rated Michaelstowe 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.
Michaelstowe has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. 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 Michaelstowe include Amberley House - Plymouth, Ridgecott and The Long Brook Residential Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- South West Care Homes Limited
- Brand
- SWCH Ltd
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (January 2020)
- Council area
- Plymouth
- Town
- Plymouth
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Michaelstowe rated Good; a focused inspection found safe, well-managed care, with some redecoration needed.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Michaelstowe has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Plymouth typically charge about £1,193 a week for residential care and £1,417 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Michaelstowe
How much does Michaelstowe cost?
Michaelstowe has not published its fees. Care homes in Plymouth typically charge about £1,193 a week for residential care and £1,417 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Michaelstowe?
The Care Quality Commission rated Michaelstowe Good in January 2020. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Michaelstowe provide nursing care?
No. Michaelstowe is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Michaelstowe offer dementia care?
Yes. Michaelstowe is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Michaelstowe have?
Michaelstowe is registered for up to 24 residents.
9 live-in carers within about an hour of Plymouth
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
8 can care for a couple. 9 years' experience on average.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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