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Care homes in City of Plymouth

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There are 42 care homes in and around City of Plymouth on AskBart. 88% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £954 a week, while Plymouth usually pays £979. The largest is Devonshire House and Lodge Care Home, with 77 beds.

care homes
42
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
88%
typical residential fee
£954/wkbelow the UK average of £1,705

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Care homes in City of Plymouth (42)

4 in City of Plymouth, 38 more within 5 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Outstanding
  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated

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City of Plymouth in numbers

88% of City of Plymouth’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%, with 4 rated Outstanding. Based on 41 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

What Plymouth council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed42
Rated Good or Outstanding36 of 41 (88%)
Rated Outstanding4
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate5
Average published weekly fee£954
Plymouth usual weekly rate (2025)£979
LargestDevonshire House and Lodge Care Home (77 beds)
Most recently inspectedArguam House (June 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 15 · Nursing 5 · Dementia 16 · Respite 4
Average house price, City of Plymouth (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£222,817
Outstanding4
Good32
Requires improvement5
Not yet rated1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, City of Plymouth£954/wk
  • Nursing, City of Plymouth£954/wk
  • Dementia, City of Plymouth£954/wk
  • Devon average£1,225/wk
  • UK average£1,705/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Devon. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

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Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in City of Plymouth

The average house price in City of Plymouth is £222,817, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£222,817
Detached
£417,088
Semi-detached
£274,218
Terraced
£228,446
Flats & maisonettes
£133,688

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in City of Plymouth

  • High Retirement Community
  • Cultural Hub
  • Green Surroundings
  • Well Served
What do these badges mean?
  • High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
  • Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC

Limited — quieter than 2% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityA

Excellent — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

1,085 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime473
  • Anti-social behaviour176
  • Shoplifting97
  • Public order82
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in City of Plymouth

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

The Elder Tree Limited (Voluntary Visiting Service)

The Elder Tree provides an extensive support and befriending network for isolated and vulnerable older people resident in Plymouth.

1.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1124248)
Charity

Plymouth Music Zone Limited

PMZ's an award winning charity using music to reach out and transform the lives of some of the most disadvantaged children, young people and vulnerable adults. Music Leaders deliver music…

1.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1100878)
Charity

Plymouth Age Concern

Plymouth Age Concern (known as Age UK Plymouth) exists to care for and work with people over the age of 50 and their carers in and around the City of Plymouth to improve the quality of their life…

1.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (281820)
Charity

Community Regeneration Outreach Projects Ltd

To promote activities and educational opportunities for local residents and surrounding areas of Plymouth. The centre offers a warm friendly environment where people can relax and enjoy the…

1.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1085090)
Charity

Dementia Friendly Parishes Around the Yealm

For the public benefit to promote individual and inclusive dementia friendly based activities and services for people with dementia, their carers and families in the communities of the parishes of…

4.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1180354)

Questions about care homes in City of Plymouth

How many care homes are there in City of Plymouth?

There are 42 care homes listed in and around City of Plymouth on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in City of Plymouth cost?

Care homes in City of Plymouth range from around £900 to around £1,000 per week, with averages of £954 for residential, £954 for dementia, £954 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in City of Plymouth compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around City of Plymouth is about £954 per week — below the UK average of £1,705. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in City of Plymouth are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

36 of the 42 care homes in and around City of Plymouth are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 4 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in City of Plymouth?

Homes in and around City of Plymouth offer dementia (16), residential (15), nursing (5), respite (4). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

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