SWCH Ltd
Michaelstowe
Residential 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
Michaelstowe is a residential home in Plymouth, South West England, with 24 single bedrooms, each with an en-suite toilet and washing facilities. The home is run by SWCH Ltd and supports older people, people living with dementia, and those needing respite stays, which can be arranged for a short period or as a permanent placement. Support is also available for people with physical disabilities, sensory impairments and learning disabilities. Staff are on duty around the clock, and each resident has a personal care plan.
The home has a warm, relaxed feel, with spacious shared lounges, a garden, a decking area and a conservatory. Bedrooms are furnished, and residents can bring in their own furniture and belongings. Group and quieter activities are offered, and meals follow a varied menu. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2020 report, with Good grades for safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led care.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 9 January 2020 · Last inspected 12 December 2019
Inspectors found that people living in this home for older people with dementia or physical disabilities felt safe and well looked after, and relatives also spoke positively about the service. Staff were seen to be kind and friendly and to know people and their families well, with time to talk with residents and help them join in social activities. The report also found that staffing levels were sufficient and that medicines were managed safely.
- Residents and relatives described the home as well run and spoke highly of it.
- Staff were seen to be caring and friendly, and knew people and their relatives well.
- Staffing numbers were sufficient to meet people's needs, and staff had time for conversation and social activities.
- Medicines were managed safely, risks to people were assessed with plans to reduce them, and staff understood their safeguarding responsibilities.
- This focused inspection was prompted by concerns about the provider's governance of its services, though inspectors found no evidence that people were at risk from unsafe care.
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 650 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 SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- 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 | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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
Michaelstowe is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Derriford Hospital, 3.6 miles away. The local GP practice is PATHFIELDS MEDICAL GROUP, 0.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Part of Swch
Michaelstowe 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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