
We saw so clearly how much the staff cared about her and are extremely grateful for the kindnessMaureen M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I have always been made to feel welcome and you quickly feel you are amongst friendsJill F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


We saw so clearly how much the staff cared about her and are extremely grateful for the kindnessMaureen M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I have always been made to feel welcome and you quickly feel you are amongst friendsJill F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Plymbridge House is a former vicarage which has been extended and converted to provide care and support to residents. The home is located in a residential area of Plympton with nearby access to Plymouth with local shops located a short walking distance from the home. The home boasts a varied activities programme with lots to do but also quiet spaces for those that prefer. Bedrooms are a range of sizes...
Care Provided by Plymbridge House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 40 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent 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
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The fees are provided as guidance and an individual assessment will help confirm the fee
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Plymbridge House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Plymbridge House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Peninsula Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Samantha Humphris (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Visiting
- The home look forward to welcoming visitors. Should you wish to meet the manager making an appointment would be recommended.
Parking
- Parking is available at Plymbridge House
Plymbridge House Reviews (83)
Plymbridge House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.922) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Plymbridge House has 83 reviews.
The house as a whole has a happy and friendly feel to it. It is always clean, welcoming and even sweet-smelling. There is often laughter, music and plenty of activities which all can join. There are well-balanced, nutritious meals and treats for the sweet-toothed. Drinks are always offered to residents and visitors and whilst a routine exists, there is also flexibility.
Plymbridge House stands out as an exceptional Care Home as far as I'm concerned and I would recommend it to anyone. Thanks guys! Keep up the good work!
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We're really pleased that both your family and your mum are getting the best care. The whole team will be delighted to hear this lovely feedback. Thank you.
We are very happy with the care that Mum is receiving and it is comforting for us all to know that Mum is safe. Staff are always very welcoming when we visit. The gardens and the home are always kept in a very clean and tidy condition.
Thank you so much for the positive review of Plymbridge House.
This is down to the professionalism of the staff. The standard of care is excellent and is reflected in the positive, caring and friendly attitude of all staff from the senior team through to the cleaners. Thank you all for going the extra mile to smooth Mum's path.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We really appreciate the feedback. The whole team will be delighted to hear such positive comments about your mum settling in well to life at Plymbridge House. Thank you.
My mother has been made to feel very welcome by all the staff who have been very friendly and supportive helping her to settle in. She has been treated with dignity and respect at all times. Mum also really enjoys the food, there is always plenty on offer and of a high standard. I can not thank the staff enough, this is a lovely home, all that I could have hoped for my mum.
Thank you for writing such a lovely review. We're so pleased that you and your mother are happy with Plymbridge. The whole care team will be delighted to hear the positive feedback. Thank you.
My husband's stay at Plymbridge House has been so much better by the love and care he has received from all the staff. Everyone has been so kind and understanding of his needs. The meals have been so nice, fresh and homemade. I cannot thank them all enough for their care and love. Thank you.
Thank you so much for the positive review of Plymbridge House. We will share with all the team which makes it such a great home.
A very big thank you from myself and family, may Plymbridge continue keeping residents safe, well, and very happy.
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review of Plymbridge House. We're so pleased you and your sister are happy with everything at Plymbridge. Thank you.
I feel that my mum was getting excellent care within the home and the staff are very professional and very caring towards my mum and all the residents. Every time I'm down there they're so professional, do things with them such as activities, singers and keep them occupied for many hours. The whole staff are very friendly and genuine. I regularly take my mum to the dining room which is fantastically laid out and she enjoys her meals at the home. I think her experience in the home she is enjoying it because it's very homely.
Thank you so much for the excellent review of Plymbridge House. The team work hard to create a home from home environment so glad your mum is enjoying living at Plymbridge House.
I feel confident that she is receiving the best possible care and I hope that she will remain as happy as she is today.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience to date of Plymbridge House. We are proud of the level of care the staff team provide at Plymbridge and also hope your mother will continue to be very happy at Plymbridge.
Since my uncle became a resident earlier this year, I have been extremely happy with the care he has received. Staff quickly got to know him and to understand his needs, and so far, have been, without exception, compassionate, caring and kind. Always welcoming and friendly, they have been brilliant at keeping me informed of his progress and any needs, and in many ways, I feel that they have changed his life for the better, providing companionship and entertainment. Thank you to all the staff, and in my experience, you are a shining example of how a care home should be - Plymbridge House feels more like a family than an institution.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of Plymbridge House. We agree that it's a very homely home with an excellent team that cares for everyone.
My elderly mother has recently become a resident at Plymbridge House and I have been very impressed by the quality of care given to her and residents alike when I have visited. The staff are always welcoming and happy. They work hard to ensure the best possible care and support and have been brilliant with Mum. This has helped her to settle into her new home. Mum is happy to know she has support by day and by night and is well cared for. She enjoys the many activities and entertainment and sitting outside in the lovely garden. Recently, she enjoyed a morning out with a small group for coffee and cake. Overall, this is the best place for mum where she can now be worry-free and enjoy her days in a relaxed and happy environment.
Thank you so much for your review of Plymbridge House. We agree that the team do an incredible job everyday and we are pleased to hear your mum is happy at Plymbridge.
From the moment my mother moved into Plymbridge House, she was made to feel special and told it was her home. Every member of staff and management have been brilliant. My family know that she is cared for and safe being shown kindness and top-rate care in a lovely building.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We're all so pleased that Plymbridge House was right for your mother. The whole team will be proud of your feedback. Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you for writing such a great review. The whole team will be delighted to hear the positive feedback. Thank you.
Plymbridge House and their staff are such a caring and welcoming place for your loved ones to stay. The staff there keep them safe and cared for and make them and yourself feel like family. You are always welcome to talk out worries and problems you are feeling and the staff will always listen and give advice. There has never been a time that I have had to complain about anything and I would wholeheartedly say that if you or a loved one has to make that decision of becoming a resident (and I know how hard and heartbreaking this is), Plymbridge House is a lovely, welcoming, happy home to stay.
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. The team will be so pleased to hear such positive feedback. Thank you.
Whenever I see the daytime staff team I am always impressed with their caring and friendly attitude. This consistency has been key to helping my mum on good days and not-so-good days. You have helped Mum join in activities which has been key in helping her mix and settle.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We're so pleased that you and your mum are appreciating and enjoying the care at Plymbridge House. The team will enjoy hearing such a lovely review. Thank you again.
My mother has been a resident of Plymbridge House for nearly 3-years, and she is very happy with her room and the communal areas in the home. My father has also just moved into the home following illness and a severe fall, which left him with restrictive movement. The members of our family are all very happy with the staff and management at the home, and we thank them for the care they provide to our parents.
Thank you so much for writing a review of Plymbridge House. We're so pleased that your mother is happy and that you and your family feel the same. Your feedback will be very much appreciated by all the team at Plymbridge House. Thank you.
My mother moved to Plymbridge House in 2016 after breaking her hip. My sister and I chose it because it felt like home. We did not know then how important the warm friendly atmosphere would become when the arrival of the Covid pandemic stopped family visiting and taking Mum out. The Senior care staff, Health Care Assistants and all the people working to keep the home functioning smoothly did everything to keep Mum and her fellow residents as well and happy as they possibly could.
They helped us keep in touch daily and, when we could not be with Mum, the staff were not only caring for her but being friends and family to her. Recently, aged 95 and over five years after making Plymbridge her home, our mother became very ill. My sister and I were enabled to spend a great deal of time with her until she sadly died. We saw so clearly how much the staff cared about her and are extremely grateful for the kindness and support they have given to Mum and to us.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review of Plymbridge House. Recognising the homely feel and care of the staff means a huge amount to us. I will share your review with all of the team. Thank you again for writing a review. My thoughts are with you and your sister.
My friend has just come to Plymbridge House a few months ago. I must say the staff have been very kind to her. Most kind to me when I ring them up.
Thank you for your review of Plymbridge House. We have a great team of caring professional staff and I am glad you and your friend have experienced that.
After making the difficult decision to give up her home and move into care, she has settled in extremely well thanks to each and every member of staff. In what are extremely challenging times they have given their all to make her feel at home and include her in everything that is going on. Can I also mention the fantastic gardens, which are so welcoming!.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review of Plymbridge House. The staff all work extremely hard to help everyone settle into their new home. We love the garden too!
My mother has been living at Plymbridge House for over 3 years. I have always had every confidence in the staff care provided, it quickly became a home from home for her. I have never had any concerns with the care provided, this has been particularly reassuring over the last year when I couldn't see mum due to the pandemic. When visiting is allowed I have always been made to feel welcome and you quickly feel you are amongst friends, when I couldn't visit I was kept up t date and informed of any changes.
Thank you for writing your review of Plymbridge. I certainly hope we can all continue to safely see family. Thank you for your kind words I will share with the team at Plymbridge that work hard to deliver exceptional care.
I feel that the staff of Plymbridge House have been very kind and considerate to my mum. The senior care staff and the HCAs work extremely hard to deliver a high standard of care. I am also grateful for the extremely conscientious way in which all of the staff work to keep my mum safe.
Thank you for your review of Plymbridge House, we do appreciate families taking the time to share their experience. It has certainly been tough working through the pandemic but the staff have worked tirelessly and are committed to providing exceptional care.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 05 January 2018Good
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
Bed Vacancies
Posted: 10 August 2026We would love to welcome you to Plymbridge House. Please do contact us to visit or talk about how we can help you.
News (14) & Events (0)
- 25 Mar 2026
We are delighted to share the link to our latest newsletter highlighting life across our homes. Printed copies are available within our homes and we are happy to share with...
- 24 Feb 2026
We continue our Meet the Team series with a very special celebration — 25 years of dedication from one of our valued team members, Vicky Care Lead at Plymbridge House...
- 13 Feb 2026
Strengthening Assurance and Oversight Across Peninsula Care Homes At Peninsula Care Homes, we have always believed that outstanding care is built on strong foundations — clear oversight, professional accountability, and...
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 13 Mar 2025Recipient: Peninsula Care Homes Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

As Home Manager and registered nurse, I bring over 14 years of experience across residential care, hospital settings, and community nursing. My journey into care began through family influence and grew into a lifelong passion. I’ve worked my way up through a variety of roles, which gives me a deep respect for every part of the team and the importance each department plays in making a house a home.
I’m passionate about person-centred care and creating a warm, supportive environment where residents are truly known and valued. I’m also a strong advocate for people living with dementia, believing they should be empowered to live well, with meaning, joy, and the freedom to enjoy what they love each day.
My vision is for our home to grow with the needs of our community, providing high-quality, individualised care that reflects the diverse and changing needs of our ageing population. I work closely with families and staff to ensure we build trust, provide reassurance, and create a space where everyone feels safe, connected, and at home.
Outside of work, I’m happiest when spending time with my family and chocolate Labrador, or off on an adventure in my campervan. I’m also a very proud “cool auntie” to a bunch of brilliant nieces and nephews. Whether I’m getting in the sea at the beach, letting them do my hair and makeup, or getting messy baking in the kitchen, making memories with them is one of my greatest joys.
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