Thornbury Villa
Care home in Plymouth
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
Thornbury Villa is a 14-bed care home in Plymouth, South West England. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. The CQC report was published in 2022.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 10 October 2022 · Last inspected 30 August 2022
Thornbury Villa is a residential home for older people, registered for 14 people, with 11 living there at the time of inspection. Inspectors found that residents felt safe and were content with their care, and that staff knew residents' needs, supported their independence and respected their dignity. Quality checks were kept up while the service moved from paper records to an electronic system.
- Residents said they felt safe and were happy with the support they received.
- Staffing levels were sufficient, and recruitment checks confirmed that new staff were suitable for their roles.
- Staff reported enjoying their work and feeling supported by management, with the skills to meet residents' needs.
- Medicines were given as prescribed, risks were assessed, and residents had access to a range of activities and contact with family and friends.
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 February 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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
Thornbury Villa is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Derriford Hospital, 2.2 miles away. The local GP practice is PEVERELL PARK SURGERY, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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
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Dementia Friendly Parishes Around the Yealm
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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.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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