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Care Provided by Tamar House
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 29 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
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
We work on Tiered Charging depending on care needs.
Contact Tamar 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
- Abbeyfield Member Societies
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Zoey Boakes (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2002
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (29)
Parking
- Free on site parking is available for all visitors
Tamar House Reviews (20)
Over all time Tamar House has 20 reviews.
My uncle always looks clean and smart, he smiles when a member of staff is nearby (he is helped when using FaceTime) and he so appreciates being made a hot drink in the night when he cannot sleep. I feel the staff do their best to ensure that their residents feel “at home” and not “in a home”.
During the pandemic, visits have been restricted to a summer house when possible and, at all times, the safety of the residents has been paramount.
I feel the overall standard of care is excellent, but I am unable to comment on many aspects because I have not been able to enter the building.
My experience is based on the period from December 2020 (when my mother was first admitted to Tamar) to the present date. This, of course, was at the height of the pandemic, and I have not yet been able to enter the home.
The staff keep me well informed of Mum’s health. My Mum’s demeanour has improved significantly, and she is always happy when I speak to her on the phone or visit her in the Summer House. She always looks well cared for, clean and tidy. Staff are always helpful, friendly, efficient and courteous.
The managers and staff have worked hard to protect residents during the pandemic and to make sure they are well cared for and well looked after. Recently, a wide range of engagement activities have been introduced, and these are appreciated. Staff keep relatives regularly informed of all health and other issues. This is a very well run home, and the group's values and policies are of a high standard.
Dad moved in at the end of February. Whilst Covid restrictions have limited access, we have been extremely impressed with attention, care and communications from the team. Good value when compared to other homes.
My mother has made significant progress and this, no doubt is a reflection on the dedication of the team to ensure each resident fulfils their full potential. They demonstrate creative ways to keep residents minds and be physically active. They regularly share photos and videos. They are extremely receptive to feedback, and has a huge emphasis of the residents voice and the voice of family members.
I would highly recommend Tamar House; my mother is so happy and safe, as a family, we couldn’t ask for anymore.
There is no better place. My mum is exceptionally well cared for and very happy here.
There have been many changes over the last 12 months or so and from what I have seen, all of them are for the better. Management and staff are very good at keeping me informed of what is going on for my dad and the care home in general. This was always good, but in these tricky times of coronavirus, have been even better. My dad is very content and happy where he is. He has a good relationship with the staff, leading to some fun and laughter, something I feel is very important.
My mother has been at Tamar House for approx. 4 years and during that time she has been treated with dignity and respect, is well cared for, and is encouraged to take part in all activities. The staff are helpful and respectful to relations and visitors, keeping immediate relations informed of any problem or treatment.
Tamar House care home is a very caring and responsible home for the residents in its care. All staff go beyond their normal duties making sure that all residents are looked after. Lovely clean home with nice meals. Dad has been at Tamar House over a year and is very happy and comfortable always praising the staff.
Entertainment is provided regularly in normal circumstances. Every effort has been made during the current pandemic to keep the residents happy.
During this extremely difficult lockdown period, all the staff have been excellent, and our whole family acknowledge how well Mum is cared for by them all
I am also very impressed by the way the home has managed to keep both residents and staff free from the Coronavirus.
I am always welcomed when I go to drop things off, and I am kept informed of the medication changes for my aunt.
During coronavirus, the staff have been so accommodating and reassuring.
My mother has lived at Tamar House for more than a year now. It took her some time to settle and feel at home. The care team are very supportive to her, especially when she is unwell or anxious. They do everything they can to help her, treating her with care and dignity. The home is very welcoming to our family and keep us informed and involved in activities and events. I know Mum is safe and cared for at Tamar.
The amount of activities and entertainment is excellent.
The care is first class and staff very caring and always willing to help. Call bell times are minimal.
Food is excellent and my Dad loves it there and gets on with all the staff.
The home is good and staff are caring. It is purpose-built which is good. In general, I think the food in the care home is boring and dated. My mother has travelled a lot and likes Mediterranean food and curries. But generally, the food is a bit "seventies". Otherwise, all is good.
Relatives and friends of residents are welcome at any time. During our initial visit, one of the very elderly residents stopped and looked at us and said that is was a very nice home. After over two years we thoroughly agree and feel lucky to have found such a good home for mum.
It is a difficult choice to make for ones parents and it has been such a help to have prior knowledge. The staff have given so much care and support to both my mother and me to ensure a smooth transition to the care home. I am very pleased with everything.
My mother aged 92 has been a resident at Tamar House for 12 years, during which time, she has developed severe dementia. Throughout her time at Tamar House she has been looked after superbly. The management are excellent as are all the staff. Efficient, caring and considerate. I cannot praise then highly enough. We have recently moved my mother-in-law into Tamar House, which in itself reflects our confidence in their ability and consideration for all their residents. Excellent in every way.
I found when I approached the staff at Tamar House that their attitude towards a prospective customer was very professional, asking all the right questions. Compared to other care homes that I enquired at, Tamar House provided me with the confidence that this establishment was the perfect place for our father to come to. Dad settled in very well and immediately put our minds at rest in knowing the right choice was made. 'Thank you to all concerned!.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 May 2026Requires 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.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 01 Jan 2010Recipient: Tamar House
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tamar House
What types of Care is Tamar House 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 Tamar House have?
There are 29 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Tamar House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, 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 Tamar House to the centre of Plymouth?
3.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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