SWCH Ltd
Manor House
Care home in Plymouth
Operated by Swch
What do these badges mean?
- 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).
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About
Manor House is a 30-bed care home in Plymouth, operated by SWCH Ltd. The home provides residential care, including specialist support for people living with dementia, as well as respite and palliative care services.
The Care Quality Commission rated Manor House Good overall in 2020, with Good grades across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 24 November 2020 · Last inspected 30 October 2020
Inspectors returned to Manor House, a 15-person residential home for people aged 65 and over, to check that it had acted on the concerns found at its previous inspection. They found the service had improved steadily over the year, with people appearing content and the atmosphere described as friendly and calm. Risk assessments, medicines management, safeguarding, staffing levels and infection control were all judged to meet requirements, and relatives spoke positively about the manager and care staff.
- Friendly, peaceful atmosphere, with people responding positively to staff
- Clear risk assessments and guidance for staff, reviewed regularly
- Safe medicines management and improved infection control, including PPE use
- Renovations and improvements to bedrooms, laundry, fire systems and the dining area
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 500 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
377 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Plymouth council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £879 |
| 2025 | £979 |
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Local health safety net
Manor House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Derriford Hospital, 0.5 miles away. The local GP practice is SOUTHWAY SURGERY, 0.7 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Plymouth
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Community Regeneration Outreach Projects Ltd
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Plymouth Age Concern
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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.
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…
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…
Tavistock Community Transport Association
It provides community transport services in the Tavistock, West Devon and East Cornwall areas through the operation of the Tavistock Country Bus.
Part of Swch
Manor House is one of 10 homes run by Swch on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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