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Care Provided by Camellia House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 21 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Excluded from the price are the following:
Chiropody
Hairdressing
Escort and transport costs to attend hospital appointments
Toiletries
Chiropody
Hairdressing
Escort and transport costs to attend hospital appointments
Toiletries
Newspapers
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Camellia House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Vernsa Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Precy Jones (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2018
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (15)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at any time. However, for a late-evening visit, request that the home be informed.
Parking
- Parking facilities for one vehicle on the drive and Off-road parking
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Camellia House Reviews (5)
9.4
Camellia House has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.417) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Camellia House has 5 reviews.
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Review from Brenda A (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
Everyone has been so welcoming and caring. Nothing is too much trouble and we are always greeted with a smile.
The transition of new ownership has been smooth. Mum has been well cared for with all her needs met.
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Review from M V (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 1 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
My Mother in law came to live in Camellia House in December 2025.
The care she has received since then has been outstanding.
The Staff are wonderful and very attentive.
Activities are in abundance and a lot of fun for all the residents.
The home itself is well maintained and clean. Precautions are taken to ensure residents safety.
The care she has received since then has been outstanding.
The Staff are wonderful and very attentive.
Activities are in abundance and a lot of fun for all the residents.
The home itself is well maintained and clean. Precautions are taken to ensure residents safety.
My partner and myself could not ask for a better home for our dear Mum.
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Review from Marilyn S (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Mum 96 has been a resident of Camellia House for almost a year now and has settled in well. The staff are very good and helpful to both residents and their families. Which gives me peace of of mind to know she's well looked after
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Review from A D (Relative of Resident) published on 1 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
Visited family member in June 26.
Home has check in system and was greeted by staff at door .
My relative was helped to the private room where we could meet and share time together . There is a call system if you require assistance .
Food and drink was offered .
If required staff attended to take my relative to use the toilet .
On leaving you again sign out and staff are aware who is there in case of fire .
Home has check in system and was greeted by staff at door .
My relative was helped to the private room where we could meet and share time together . There is a call system if you require assistance .
Food and drink was offered .
If required staff attended to take my relative to use the toilet .
On leaving you again sign out and staff are aware who is there in case of fire .
I have visited a number of times and have found the management and staff professional , friendly and attentive on my visits.
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Review from Geoff N (Son of Resident) published on 30 June 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Lovely friendly carers and staff. So welcoming and supportive of all the residents and family members. Home cooked meals look and smell delicious! All together such a calming and safe home for loved ones.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Camellia House
What types of Care is Camellia House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Camellia House have?
There are 15 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Camellia House?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Camellia House to the centre of Plymouth?
1.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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