
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.
Despite the Covid restrictions this year, we have been able to stay in touch with Mum through "FaceTime", (Mum's choice) and the staff have kept us informed of any news at all times. Plymbridge is an excellent care home and long may it continue.
My mother contracted Covid, and although she is 98, she was so well cared for that she managed to overcome the illness. Without the care and dedication of the staff, she would not be with us now. Big thank you to you all.
Thank you for your review, which we will share with the staff.
My Mother has lived at Plymbridge House since 2016. We chose it because of the homely, friendly feel and beautiful gardens. She has been happy there and enjoyed making friends with other residents. The wonderful care and attention she received together with regular visits or outings with the family were key to her well-being. During the past year, Mum has found the changes difficult but all the staff have done their very best to help her cope and accept them. This includes supporting her with FaceTime and phone calls. Unfortunately in January she tested positive with Covid-19 and was not expected to live. The staff at Plymbridge House coped admirably in very difficult circumstances and their care of her was exemplary. They also went out of their way to ensure my sister and I were able to visit when she was very sick and gave us daily updates. Thankfully she has recovered and is now enjoying many of the excellent activities and the company of friends again.
Thank you so much for writing a wonderful review of Plymbridge House, it's been a tough time for everyone but we are so glad to have residents, families and staff support. Thank you.
Dad has lived at Plymbridge House for a year now. He is happy, safe and extremely well cared for, we can rest easy knowing how well the staff support him. During the pandemic, we've been able to visit face to face, very safely. The staff get his sense of humour well and understand how to make him laugh. They go above and beyond; birthday cake, hunting the shops for jellied eels and allowing us to bring in his precious KFC! They keep in regular communication.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience to date. We will certainly share with the staff team.
From the minute we stepped in the door of Plymbridge House the caring staff made her feel welcomed and assured her they would do everything they could for her and that is exactly what they did until she passed away two weeks ago.
I cannot thank them enough as I knew she was well cared for, happy and as her needs changed to palliative she was nursed to the highest standard. During Covid when we were not allowed in and she needed our company more, we were confident that they were there for her and I had no worries, which was so reassuring in these horrible times.
The staff were always cheerful, took time to speak to us and were willing to help us in any way they could, nothing was too much trouble.
Thank you so much for your kind review and we will pass on your praise to the staff. We know that they work hard to ensure everyone has the best care possible. We are sorry for your loss.
My mother has been in Plymbridge House for a period of convalescence following a fall and hospital treatment. She has been looked after and cared for by staff at all levels with great care and respect. I am grateful to them for their patience and understanding towards her. I would have no hesitation at all in recommending this care home.
Thank you for your positive review of Plymbridge House. We will share with all the staff who provide great care every day.
We found the level of care given at Plymbridge House depended on which staff were on. Some staff were very caring towards our mother and others gave us the impression that she was more of a problem than a resident coming to terms with massive changes in her life. Some staff would help mum become settled when she was anxious or low whereas others would not give her the time of day. They have a dementia kite but we believe that they should have more training when dealing with patients who have problems relating to this illness. The setting of the home is lovely but we believe staff need more training.
Their constant attention and being treated with so much dignity makes this more bearable for us to accept.
We also thank Plymbridge House for their concern and caring ways towards us as a family.
Whilst not keen on the idea of residential care, it was obvious that this was necessary for her safety. I found the concept initially difficult but was greatly assisted by the Manager and senior care staff, who were all outstanding.
As Mum's condition worsened and dementia took hold, she was increasingly difficult to manage. The staff at Plymbridge House were brilliant at coping with Mum and went 'beyond the call of duty' many times to ensure she was safe and reassured.
Their communication with me was superb and I always felt reassured that Mum was safe and comfortable.
I have nothing but praise for all of the staff. They are an outstanding group of individuals, who are very good at what they do. I would happily recommend Plymbridge House to anyone, without reservation.
I have never met such kind, gentle and helpful girls in every way possible. I couldn't wish for a better place ever. The food is beautiful and I would recommend the home to everyone.
The staff and manager are fantastic. They really care about their customers. Family members are looked after, you have only to ask and they will go the extra mile.
My mother has been there for approximately 2 and a half years. I cannot speak more highly of them.
Plymbridge House had been included as part of the six steps programme and on my initial visit, I was overwhelmed with the amount of detail and attention. Paying specific attention to the end of life care.
I would highly recommend Plymbridge House. My experience with my mum was outstanding in every respect, genuine love, attention and care were given at all times.
A wonderful experience at such a sad time, until mum passed away.
On arriving with my mum, we were a bit worried. You hear so many bad things about some nursing homes. From the time we were first met we were all made very welcome. All the staff can't do enough and the care they have given my mum was exceptional. Whatever my mum wanted, she got and nothing was too much trouble. Mum really enjoyed the food. Mum was there over the Christmas period and was able to enjoy carols, a Christmas party and even a present from Santa! Again, I can't praise them enough from the manager down to the cleaners. A well-run nursing home - Well done!
Considering her age when she passed away at 91 years old, she never had any pressure sores or wounds. There were no complaints about being mistreated by staff and myself and my family cannot thank and praise the staff for the care and compassion shown to her.
My mother spent the last six years of her life at Plymbridge House. During that time she was very well looked after, the staff always friendly and caring. Unfortunately for her, she was confined to bed for almost five years but this was never a problem. During the last week of her life, we were able to come and go at any time of the day, the staff were wonderful to mum and us as a family. AN OUTSTANDING HOME!!
My mother has been a resident in Plymbridge House for the past 5 years. The care she has had has been excellent we (my family) cannot fault the compassion support and general care my mother has had during this time. The staff and especially the senior staff and manager have been so professional yet caring. Sadly my mother has just passed away and we felt so supported by everyone. Nothing was too much trouble right until the end.
When mum arrived at home she was frightened, very nervous, now confident, alert and taking control of her life. On arrival could not walk unaided now walking with aid of frame much more independent resulting in her enjoying taking part in activities getting her life back. This is a result of the work, interest, caring and interested staff making the home a friendly, contented home for the whole. Would like to thank the work of the staff for giving my brother and myself our mum back - thank you.
Plymbridge House staff have been supportive, caring and considerate to my mother-in-laws needs. They arrange outings and activities. They keep us well informed and ensure we are involved with her care plan. We are very pleased with the service the care home provides and would recommend there highly.
On the whole I find Plymbridge House friendly and welcoming. The staff always update me regarding the health of mum. Whether she's brighter or has an off day. They continue to observe their needs, and try their best to keep up with activities etc. The lady who organises the activities does an excellent job, keeping up with special days such as Easter and Christmas, with decorating the home and making it very inviting and cheerful and always on hand to answer any questions that I have. At the end of the day those ladies have a very demanding job until all sort of problems which need tact and patience and above all love their job.
The staff are all very caring and sensitive to my mothers needs. The management are also involved in the care and aware of the needs of individual residents. The house is clean and very warm. The house has a wonderful prize winning garden which is very well used by the residents and friends/family whenever it is warm enough. The spring flowers are already showing their faces and offering a talking point,. The hairdresser keeps mum looking tidy and the activity lady always tries to include mum in whatever is happening.
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
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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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