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Care Provided by Hamilton House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 38 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
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Hamilton House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Darbyshire Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Briony Gale(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 4
Room Information
- Single Rooms (26)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (6)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (8)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)
Visiting
- Normally there are no set visiting hours, but if it is possible to avoid mealtimes it would be appreciated.
Parking
- There are 3 separate carparks for staff and visitors and permits are available.
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Hamilton House Reviews (6)
8.2
Hamilton House has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.171) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hamilton House has 6 reviews.
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Review from V T (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 November 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Our mum spent only a few weeks at Hamilton House but in that short time the care she received was excellent . The nursing & carers team were professional, attentive, and very kind. We were really impressed by how positive the whole home felt; it was a happy, welcoming place even during such a difficult period for our family.
The house itself could do with a lick of paint and is a little dated, but that really doesn't matter - the warmth and kindness of the staff far outweigh any cosmetic details. We're deeply grateful for the compassion and support shown to Mum and us.
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Review from K N (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 November 2025 Submitted via Website•
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My mum was in for a few weeks after spending time in hospital. The staff were absolutely wonderful. We were a bit put off to start with as the building is old and a bit confusing to find way around but we soon got used to it. It was always spotlessly clean. They try and do something with the residents everyday from arts and crafts, games, singing, playing instruments, gardening etc. The food was good and drinks plentiful. There seemed to be plenty of staff as well.
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Review from Chrissy G (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 March 2021 Submitted via Website•
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My mum has been at Hamilton House for 18 months, from which she has received the very best of care. The staff have always been very loving, caring, and attentive to my mother's needs. The home is safe and secure with a very homely atmosphere.
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Review from Clare P (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 November 2020 Submitted via Website•
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My darling mother was a resident at Hamilton until her passing in October this year. My mum had mixed dementia and keeping her safe at home was impossible. The staff at Hamilton are dedicated and professional with huge amounts of empathy and care.
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Review from Carrie P (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 9 November 2020 Submitted via Website•
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Having to admit that Nan required more care than we could provide was never going to be easy, however, the staff at Hamilton House have made it as easy as it could be.
They all care and do whatever they can to ensure Nan is cared for, but also that we are aware of anything that they have done and also if there was is anything needed.
The staff have also done their utmost to make me feel part of Nans care and made sure I'm also ok on Nans bad days.
They all care and do whatever they can to ensure Nan is cared for, but also that we are aware of anything that they have done and also if there was is anything needed.
The staff have also done their utmost to make me feel part of Nans care and made sure I'm also ok on Nans bad days.
During this odd time, all team members have done all they can to ensure safety and health is put first and not comprised in any way.
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Review from David H (Son of Resident) published on 29 January 2019 Submitted via Website•
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My mother passed away on January 2nd 2019 at Hamilton House. She had been getting progressively ill for a while and we chose for Mum to remain at Hamilton House rather than a hospital as she entered end of life care. We are glad we made this decision as the staff were wonderful and supportive of her and to us when we were there, especially at the end. it's the staff that make all the difference and they were magnificent.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 March 2023Overall
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- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hamilton House
What types of Care is Hamilton House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Hamilton House have?
There are 26 Single Rooms and 6 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Hamilton House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Hamilton House to the centre of Plymouth?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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