Meadowside and St. Francis
Care home in Plymouth
Operated by AJ & Co.(Devon)
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
Meadowside and St. Francis is a 69-bed care home in Plymouth providing specialist support delivered by a range of healthcare and care staff working together to tailor provision to each resident's individual circumstances and wishes. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with an Outstanding rating for the Caring domain.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 700 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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
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 |
What Plymouth council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Meadowside and St. Francis is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Derriford Hospital, 2.8 miles away. The local GP practice is PATHFIELDS MEDICAL GROUP, 0.6 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 AJ & Co.(Devon)
Meadowside and St. Francis is one of 2 homes run by AJ & Co.(Devon) 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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