Abbeyfield Society
Tamar House
Residential care home in Plymouth
Operated by Abbeyfield Society
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
Tamar House is a residential care home on the outskirts of Plymouth, in South West England, with 29 registered beds. The purpose-built home has a garden, and families and friends can stay overnight. Residents are supported to keep up relationships with loved ones and to pursue their own interests, through in-house entertainment and regular outings. Meals and drinks are provided on site, with home baking made from fresh produce where possible, and residents are asked about their favourite foods. Each resident has a personal care plan, agreed on arrival and reviewed regularly. Residents may be able to bring a pet, subject to discussion with the House Manager. The home is managed by Abbeyfield Tamar Society.
The Care Quality Commission rates Tamar House as Requires Improvement overall. It has the same grade for each of its five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. The report was published in 2026.
Care provided
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 200 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 SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldAdequate
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
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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
Tamar House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Derriford Hospital, 0.3 miles away. The local GP practice is KNOWLE HOUSE SURGERY, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Plymouth
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The Elder Tree Limited (Voluntary Visiting Service)
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Plymouth Music Zone Limited
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Tavistock Community Transport Association
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Part of Abbeyfield Society
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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