Selkirk House

74 Church Road, Plymstock, Plymouth PL9 9BD
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Anchor’s Selkirk House, in Plymouth, is a purpose-built home supporting up to 42 older people to live a comfortable lifestyle.

It is located in the heart of Plymstock, close to local amenities and provides dementia care.

The home strives to deliver a range of residential care services, including convalescence care; respite care; trial stays and long-term care for those who can no longer look after themselves. Selkirk House continues to welcome new residents.

The home has achieved Veteran Friendly Framework accreditation.

The care team get to know residents and work with them to organise stimulating activities which match individual and group interests, both in the care home as well as in the local community.

Meals are cooked fresh and from locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, and where possible by highly trained chefs and kitchen staff.
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Care Provided by Selkirk House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 42 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1296
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1296
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1296
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1296

Colleagues at Selkirk House will be happy to discuss our weekly fees with you and what our fees include.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Selkirk House to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Selkirk 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)

Contact Selkirk House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

  • Anchor
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned

Person in Charge

  • Lorraine Holden (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2006

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (34)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (34)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (4)

Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome at Selkirk House.

Parking

  • Onsite parking is available, including disabled spaces.

Selkirk House Reviews (90)

9.7

Selkirk House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.749) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Selkirk House has 90 reviews.

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Review from Linda V (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad has just moved into Selkirk House following the death of his wife. This was a move of over 100 miles, so a huge change on top of his loss. However this move has been made so much easier and smoother by all staff at Selkirk House.


From the initial contact with the wonderful admin staff to the

pre assessment with the deputy manager, we were made to feel so welcome and that Dad's needs and happiness were all that mattered to them. Dad's room was repainted before his arrival and some furniture removed so that he could bring his own bits from home. The room is very spacious, a flat really, with a spacious wet room, two built in wardrobes and a large storage cupboard as well as a kitchen area so Dad can make a drink for himself or visitors if he wants to. Everything is centred around dad, and what he needs and his care plan can be changed at any time to suit him. The meals are amazing, tasty and plenty of choice. Every member of staff we have met are friendly and very happy to help.
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Review from Alan P (Son of Resident) published on 29 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has recently moved into Selkirk House.
From pre-assessment to move in everything was put in place. Training for diabetic was arranged. There was a lovely welcome basket with mums favourite things.
Mum is settling in well. I have not scored every area as mum has not been there long enough.
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Review from G M (Son of Resident) published on 20 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has recently moved into Selkirk House. Mum had a lovely welcome basket with her favourite things. Mum has settled in well and made friends. The care has been good and all staff have made us feel welcome.
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Review from Margaret M (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 20 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are always there if you need help and advice about anything. Their care is second to none. Always happy and willing to help with care.
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Review from E H (Sister of Resident) published on 4 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot express in words good enough how wonderful Selkirk House is. It's clean, staff are friendly and very caring. They cannot do enough for you. Food is excellent. The rooms are very comfortable with everything to be 'home from home'.
The activities are interesting and popular with quizzes, crafts
and guest speakers and singers to name a few.
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Review from Elizabeth M (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My family visited Mum this week. They were made to feel most welcome and were very impressed with Selkirk House and the staff. Mum is definitely in the right place and is thriving in the home.
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Review from Janet L (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Best decision we made for mum to live at Selkirk House. Excellent all round. Staff are amazing, management approachable and very helpful, even arranging new flooring to be fitted to mums rooms, which looks fantastic. Mum has settled well, she's been there for over 2 years. Thank you everyone at Selkirk
House - food is excellent.
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Review from Avril W (Friend of Resident) published on 13 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Selkirk House, manager and all of the staff are so supportive and helpful. There's an absolutely happy atmosphere throughout the home. It is always welcoming and beautifully decorated inside and out from the entrance through and into the lovely garden. Great selection of activities.
My mother lived
in Selkirk some years ago. My friend of 93 lives in comfort ad security. Cared for with dignity and thoughtfulness. Its a wonderful care home.
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Review from J P (Son of Resident) published on 19 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having spent almost 12 months at Selkirk my mother remains extremely settled there. She is always grateful for the wonderful care the staff provide and is happy and contented. When she has experience some health issues the staff have provided support to her her overcome these and keep the family informed
of any concerns.
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Review from K B (Son of Resident) published on 28 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother passed away in Selkirk House recently. She had been unwell for some time. The care provided by the staff was exemplary. Additionally, the team working between care workers, nurses and her GP was beyond reproach. My mother remained comfortable, pain free, loved and supported until the end.
The compassion shown throughout provided the family, her friends and me with complete confidence that she was in good hands. In the days following, the Home have been similarly supportive. Losing my mother has been devastating, but Selkirk House could not have done more to ensure she passed peacefully. Thank you.
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Review from Jacqueline T (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father suffered a fall and was taken to hospital on his return to Selkirk House, he was given a wonderful 'welcome home'. The staff have all been amazing. They are so kind + loving to everyone here and very attentive to all of my father's needs. The care is excellent. The facilities immaculate. I
cannot fault the facilities and feel confident that when I am not here my father is being well taken care of.
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Review from Hazel W (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since mum moved in last September she has settled really well. The care staff are all so caring and helpful. If we have any concerns we can always talk to someone. Many staff go above and beyond to care for the residents and their happiness is infectious to the residents happiness + wellbeing. We definitely
made the right choice in Selkirk House very happy.
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Review from J B (Friend of Resident) published on 9 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dear friend has recently moved into Selkirk - this was my first visit.
I found it welcoming and friendly.
I happened to be there when a residents meeting was taking place - how lovely that everything was shared with them and their comments received. I have answered the questions relevant to my
visit - no food activities etc. My friend is VERY happy!
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Review from D W (Niece of Resident) published on 2 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly thoughtful, so welcoming. Nothing is too much trouble. Wonderful staff, wonderful place.
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Review from J L (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad moved into Selkirk in August 2021-It was the best thing that we ever did. The wonderful team. "Purple Angels" took the best care of Dad and made his final 3 years the best possible. He had dementia and we were struggling to take care of him. We both did not want to have Dad in a Care home but we
are So glad and thankful that we did this. Dad and
I had a wonderful time at Selkirk and I can't thank them enough!
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Review from Paul P (Son of Resident) published on 6 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can not praise the staff and general organisation at Selkirk House highly enough. The level of care and empathy given to my mum is just wonderful and most importantly Mum never stops saying how happy she is to be at Selkirk. A heartfelt thank you to all the team!
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Review from Peter H (Son of Resident) published on 6 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are delighted with how well Mum has settled in at Selkirk.
The care team is exception and nothing is too much trouble. There is such a positive atmosphere in the home which is lovely.
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Review from M W (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum has been in 15 months and during this period I at last am at peace, that she is safe, happy and well cared for. Also, Mum's care has had to be adjusted as her needs change and I appreciate the regular call to ensure/check that needs are identified and covered within her plan.
Change is the enemy
for old folk, but all change is carefully managed and new routines established, even if Mum is getting confused now.
In December Mum was depressed as this was the time of year we nursed Dad through end of life and a carer spotted this and was attentive to the change in Mum. Also appreciate seeing carers get positive feedback from the manager.
Reply from Lorraine Holden, Home Manager at Selkirk HouseThank you for taking the time to review Selkirk House and we are pleased that you rate our care/ support as excellent. We're glad you are happy with Selkirk House, where I'm always happy to discuss feedback to ensure that care and all aspects of day-to-day life are to the satisfaction of our residents and their loved ones.
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Review from K B (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum moved into Selkirk House at the beginning of the year. I am delighted with the care and attention she received and every member of staff I have encountered has been extremely kind and caring towards Mum and myself. Mum's room and all the communal areas of the home are clean, tidy and well looked
after. There are activities provided every day with which Mum can join in if she wishes to. Overall, I am very pleased that we chose this home for Mum.
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Review from Claire T (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has dementia and has lived at Selkirk House for 18 months now. From the outset mum has received such wonderful care. Indeed, she has settled into life at Selkirk so well we couldn't be more delighted. The staff at Selkirk are all so kind and supportive, patient, attentive and this is extended
to us as a family. Mum feels safe, happy and truly well looked after. Mum's room is always clean and tidy. The kitchen staff provide a varied choice of delicious meals. The activities team ensure that there is always something interesting and fun to participate in. From quizzes to visits from alpacas. There is always a warm and cheerful atmosphere and laughter to be shared with staff and residents alike. Thank you Selkirk House.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.749)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.749) out of 10 for Selkirk House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 30 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.749 for Selkirk House is calculated as follows: ( (275 Excellents x 5) + (71 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 354 Ratings = 4.749
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Selkirk House is based on 30 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 42 registered maximum number of service users is 8.4, which has been reached with 30 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 11 Mar 2022

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Frequently Asked Questions about Selkirk House

What types of Care is Selkirk House registered for?

Older Person Care & Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Selkirk House have?

There are 34 Single Rooms and 4 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Selkirk House?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Selkirk House to the centre of Plymouth?

2.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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