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Parkwood House

72-74 Exmouth Road, Stoke, Plymouth, PL1 4QJ

Nursing home · 45 beds · Southern Healthcare (Wessex)

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,417
CQC rating
Outstanding
November 2018
Beds
45
with nursing
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical nursing home in Plymouth
£1,417a week

About £73,684 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,834 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,344a week

A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day

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, £1,479 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Plymouth
9 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Plymouth

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 Parkwood House

Parkwood House is a nursing home in Plymouth, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 45 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by Southern Healthcare (Wessex), which operates 4 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published November 2018, the CQC rated Parkwood House Outstanding, which means the CQC found the service performing exceptionally well. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Parkwood House 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 Parkwood House include Waters Park House, Wisteria House Stoke Limited and Astor Hall, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Nursing care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Physical disabilities

Registration

Registered with CQC
January 2011
Latest CQC rating
Outstanding (November 2018)
Council area
Plymouth
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Outstanding
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Outstanding
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Outstanding
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Outstanding
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Parkwood House was rated Outstanding overall; inspectors found exceptionally caring, effective and personalised support, with safety rated Good.

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

Parkwood House 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 Parkwood House

How much does Parkwood House cost?

Parkwood House 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 Parkwood House?

The Care Quality Commission rated Parkwood House Outstanding in November 2018. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Parkwood House provide nursing care?

Yes. Parkwood House is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.

Does Parkwood House offer dementia care?

Yes. Parkwood House is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Parkwood House have?

Parkwood House is registered for up to 45 residents.

Care at home

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.

See live-in carers near PlymouthProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

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.

Waters Park House, Plymouth

Waters Park House

Plymouth, PL1 · 0.1 km · 23 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,193 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Plymouth

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

9 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Plymouth
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Astor Hall, Plymouth

Astor Hall

Plymouth, PL1 · 0.2 km · 26 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaAstor Hall
Fee not published
Area typical £1,193 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

See all 4 care homes run by Southern Healthcare (Wessex)