Collingswood House

Home care agency in Plymouth

CQC Requires improvementDementia
Address34 Ford Park Road, Plymouth, PL4 6NU

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About

Collingswood House is a home care agency based in Plymouth, providing care and support in people's own homes across Plymouth and the South Hams. It helps people with health problems stay independent at home, with a particular focus on dementia. It also supports older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with mental health needs and people with sensory impairment.

The agency is led by its director, Alison, who holds RMA and ILM qualifications and a degree in strategic management, and has worked in care since 1973. Its stated aims are continuity and safety for clients and staff, and better care through training that helps carers manage difficult situations. The Care Quality Commission rates Collingswood House as Requires Improvement overall (report published 2025). Its Caring and Responsive key questions are rated Good, while Safe, Effective and Well-led are rated Requires Improvement.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia
Mental health
Older people (65+)
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairment
Younger adults (under 65)

What's nearby

GP surgery500 m
Hospital2.6 miles

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpacePlentiful
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsPlentiful
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysPlentiful

What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care — typically £22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care — typically £150–£220 per night
Live-in care — typically £1,100–£1,600 per week

Estimated typical UK ranges — Collingswood House will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.

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Local health safety net

Collingswood House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Derriford Hospital, 2.6 miles away. The local GP practice is LISSON GROVE MEDICAL CTR., 0.3 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Derriford Hospital · 2.6 mi
Nearest GP
LISSON GROVE MEDICAL CTR. · 0.3 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Information last reviewed October 2026.

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