Mayflower House
CQC Good
Mayflower House is a 33-bed residential care home in Plymouth, Devon, providing dementia and residential care.
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Dementia care homes in Plymouth
There are 5 dementia care homes in and around Plymouth on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,000 a week, while Plymouth usually pays £979. The largest is Ernstell House Care Home, with 64 beds.
Average residential fee in Plymouth: £1,000/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Plymouth
| Dementia care homes listed | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 5 of 5 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,000 |
| Plymouth usual weekly rate (2025) | £979 |
| Largest | Ernstell House Care Home (64 beds) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Plymouth
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
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Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
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Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
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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 grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Plymouth is about £1,000/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
The care market in Plymouth
100% of Plymouth’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding — above the national average of 79%, including 1 rated Outstanding.
Good or above in Plymouth
100%
National average
79%
CQC-rated homes
5 of 5
Of the homes in and around Plymouth, 1 offer nursing care, 5 offer dementia care and 5 offer residential care.
Based on 5 CQC-rated homes in and around Plymouth. National baseline: CQC State of Care (2024/25).
Council funding & top-up in Plymouth
The average residential care home in Plymouth costs about £1,000/week, while Plymouth’s published usual rate is around £979/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £21/week (≈ £1,092/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Plymouth
£1,000/wk
Plymouth usual rate
£979/wk
Likely top-up gap
£21/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Plymouth’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Plymouth on the map
- Outstanding
- Good
Care homes (5)
Bethany House Care Home
CQC Good
Bethany House Care Home is a 27-bed residential care home in Plymouth, Devon, providing care for older people and those living with dementia.
DementiaResidential
Wisteria House Stoke Limited
CQC Outstanding
Wisteria House Stoke Limited is a 22-bed care home in Plymouth in South West England.
DementiaResidential
Manor Court
CQC Good
Manor Court is a 37-bed residential care home in Plymouth, Devon, run by Anchor.
DementiaResidential
Ernstell House Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the scenic harbour city of Plymouth in Devon, Ernstell House Care Home is a haven of luxury, offering top-notch residential and dementia care for…
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What care costs in Plymouth
Residential (avg)
£1,000/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,000/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,000/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
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.
Types of care in Plymouth
Residential care homes
5 in PlymouthNursing homes
1 in PlymouthDementia care homes
5 in PlymouthCommon questions
How many dementia care homes are there in Plymouth?
AskBart lists 5 dementia care homes in and around Plymouth, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia care homes in Plymouth rated?
Of the 5 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 4 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do dementia care homes in Plymouth cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,000 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between dementia care homes in Plymouth?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Plymouth?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Plymouth:
Near Plymouth
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- Dementia care homes in Brixham (3)
- Dementia care homes in Torquay (8)
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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