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Care Provided by Higher Park Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 34 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- 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 Higher Park Lodge 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
Owner
- Higher Park Lodge Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Abigail Alexander(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2026
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (34)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
Visiting
- There are no set visiting times. Families and visitors are encouraged to visit as and when they wish. All visitors are welcome to stay for as long as they wish and are welcome to have meals with their family members.
Parking
- There is a car park located within the grounds. If driving from Fore Street, please enter the green driveway off of Fore Street and enter Devonport Park itself, Higher Park Lodge is located on the left hand side, directly opposite the play park.
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Higher Park Lodge Reviews (3)
6.4
Higher Park Lodge has a Review Score of 6.4 (6.408) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Higher Park Lodge has 3 reviews.
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Review from Amanda B (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
Mum spent the past 3 years plus at Higher Park Lodge where she was well cared for. She had been diagnosed with dementia prior to taking up residence and, inevitably, her condition led to a steady decline. However, she always told me that she was happy with her 'home' and the staff who looked after her. These were not only carers but housekeepers, managers, chefs and maintenance staff too and they all visited mum regularly for a chat and to make sure that she had everything she required.
Over the years during mum's stay a good amount of updating to the building has been undertaken though as with any old property this will always be an ongoing project! It is fair to say that a building that has been converted will always have little nuances that some would find perhaps a little old fashioned compared to a purpose-built care home. However, for mum and my siblings, the most important requirement is that she was well cared for, respected and made to feel special.
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Review from Tracy S (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 April 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Having arrived at the Lodge I was struck by the strong smell of urine, upon visiting my mum I observed she had a strong smell of urine her clothes were dirty and her fingernails were caked in old dirt, she was so cold I tried to warm her hands with mine, upon leaving we couldn't find any staff to unlock main door and I was able to go unchallenged around the home looking for staff, the 2 staff working were outside one was smoking and the other was on her phone, I am appalled at the lack of care and compassion shown to residents with dementia
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Review from Chris C (Husband of Resident) published on 5 May 2023 Submitted via Website•
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I was looking for a home to care for my wife, who had a horrible cocktail of Brain diseases plus Parkinson's disease.
My daughter and I discovered Higher Park Lodge by chance whilst walking in Devonport Park.
We knocked on the door and enquired about the home and the possibility of us looking around to assess if it was suitable for my wife.
Apart from getting married, knocking on that door was possibly the best decision I made in my life.
We were immediately made to feel very welcome, shown around and invited to meet the managing staff.
A room was available, which we gratefully accepted.
The staff helped me prepare the room, making the bed with my wife's own colourful bedding and hanging pictures, which she had painted when she was well.
Staff came in to introduce themselves and made my wife, and I feel very welcome.
We could see that she was happy and settled down immediately.
My daughter and I discovered Higher Park Lodge by chance whilst walking in Devonport Park.
We knocked on the door and enquired about the home and the possibility of us looking around to assess if it was suitable for my wife.
Apart from getting married, knocking on that door was possibly the best decision I made in my life.
We were immediately made to feel very welcome, shown around and invited to meet the managing staff.
A room was available, which we gratefully accepted.
The staff helped me prepare the room, making the bed with my wife's own colourful bedding and hanging pictures, which she had painted when she was well.
Staff came in to introduce themselves and made my wife, and I feel very welcome.
We could see that she was happy and settled down immediately.
She had dietary problems, and the chef discussed the menu daily with her, producing alternatives.
↩Reply from Jaime Armstrong, Registered Manager at Higher Park Lodge
Thank you very much for your kind words. It is lovely to receive such positive feedback.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 December 2025Overall
Requires improvement
Requires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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 Higher Park Lodge
What types of Care is Higher Park Lodge registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Higher Park Lodge have?
There are 34 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Higher Park Lodge?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, 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 Higher Park Lodge to the centre of Plymouth?
1.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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