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Devonshire House and Lodge Care Home is located to the north of Plymouth, on the edge of Dartmoor. The home is convenient for shops, amenities and public transport. The local shopping centre is just five minutes away.
This is a purpose built care home providing nursing and social care for older people who are physically frail, and older people who have mental health needs such as Alzheimer's disease.
Accommodation is provided...
Care Provided by Devonshire House and Devonshire Lodge Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 77 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Final fees are subject to assessment of the potential resident, the size of the room offered and the facilities needed / available.
Additional services such as hairdressing, chiropody, newspapers and excursions are not included in the standard weekly fees.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Devonshire House and Devonshire Lodge Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Devonshire House and Devonshire Lodge Care Home 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Harbour Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Rachel Crimp(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (77)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (18)
Visiting
- Contact with relatives and friends is fundamental to the resident’s health and well-being and visits are encouraged. No restrictions or booking requirements to visit Devonshire House & Devonshire Lodge Care Home; however, they ask visitors to not come during ‘protected mealtimes’ unless is a part of the essential caregiver role.
Parking
- Devonshire House & Devonshire Lodge Care Home has a private car park, including disabled parking bays, for people visiting the Home. There is no charge to use the cark park. Also limited parking on the road adjacent to the home.
Devonshire House and Devonshire Lodge Care Home Reviews (120)
Devonshire House and Devonshire Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.553) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Devonshire House and Devonshire Lodge Care Home has 120 reviews.
The staff are so very caring and, during these times of covid, are doing everything they can to make sure that I am not worrying about her.
I had my first window visit with her today and could see for myself how much the staff love her and care for her and for that I say a very big thank you.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I am so happy you have been able to have a window visit. It's so good for the team to know what a difference they make, not only to your mum but also in giving you that reassurance.
My mum went to Devonshire House in May 2020 during the testing and stressful lockdown time for families and staff. The team at Devonshire House have welcomed Mum with care and sensitivity during these difficult times. Mum appears to be settled and doing well in the home. The staff make the time to assist the family to do regular video chats with Mum, which we all know is so vital while we are all in lockdown. Thank goodness Devonshire House is a real home for Mum that seeks to look after her dementia needs. They are a credit to the care home system.
What a wonderful review; thank you for taking the time to write it. It's great to read that your mum is so settled.
Mum has been at Devonshire House for two years and we have been very pleased with the levels of care and very impressed with the standards of cleanliness and individual attention. The staff are always kind, attentive and helpful and give mum the personal touch. Mum has very complex physical and mental difficulties and we feel that they not only understand her but go out of their way to accommodate her needs and make her everyday experience as positive as possible. We are so grateful for this care and just want to say a huge thank you to Rachel and the whole team at Devonshire.
Many thanks for taking the time to write this lovely review. It's great for the team to see what a difference they make not only to their residents but also the wider families.
My father has been in the nursing dementia part of Devonshire House since the beginning of 2020. Despite recent news about nursing homes and Covid 19, I actually feel so relieved that my father is now a resident at Devonshire rather than having care at home. The team are being so careful about hygiene, infection control and social distancing. It is much harder for nursing staff and activities coordinators with lockdown as the wide range of external activity providers are currently unable to come in. The staff are doing a wonderful job to provide a wide variety of interesting activities themselves. My father enjoys physical activities with balls, or games, such as dominoes, pamper sessions, ensure residents feel cared for, but also look smart with hair cut and nails manicured. We have just started group video calls and myself and my sisters can have a catch up with Dad and the staff, the social media pages also have exciting insights into residents days and the staff’s sense of fun.
What a lovely review - thank you. We are so grateful for the technology that enables residents and their loved ones to stay in touch. Thank you also for acknowledging what a great job the team are doing.
Residents are kept stimulated with singers/entertainment, and always appear happy; such a relief to know she is being so well cared for.
Many thanks for your review - it seems as though the team really know your Mum.
Just like to say my mum who’s a resident is being well looked after by the staff and one care lady, in particular, has kindly used her own mobile phone to allow me to video call my mum. A very kind caring lady, so thank you to her.
Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. It's great to see that you have managed to 'see' your mother albeit virtually.
During this period of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is so reassuring to know that my stepfather is being so well cared for. I live over 320 miles away so the social media posts showing dad so well and happy have been great. I must say a specific thank you to the activities clearer for all of her hard work and especially for enabling video calls. To know dad is so well cared for removes anxieties for the family at this difficult time. Thank you to all the team.
Many thanks for your review. It is wonderful to see how homes have been creative in not only keeping the spirits up of residents and themselves but also how they have been sharing that with the wider world.
A bright and cheerful welcome was how I remember my first day visiting the home to look around. We celebrated when a bed became available some weeks later. Without fail this is a great place with such caring people who do everything and more to ensure all are safe, well supported and cared for with dignity and respect. The whole home is full of smiles and laughter and within each section of the home, the care needs are met with compassion and understanding. We are so thankful our dad is there with you all and can’t thank you all enough for all you do each day with such energy and enthusiasm. Well done team Devonshire. Outstanding in every way, every day!
What a fantastic review - thank you so much for taking the time to write it. It's great for the team to hear what a difference they make to everyone who steps inside Devonshire House.
I can highly recommend this home. My mum has been here for nearly 2 years, it has been very hard as mum has Dementia. Mum was still aware of her surroundings when she went in and was very scared. The love and support from everyone there, when times are hard, they not only support mum but me as well. I know mum is safe, very well cared for, mum has been in a few homes, this is by far the best with just the nicest people who really do care. I can’t thank them enough for taking mum through each stage and comforting her, mum isn’t the easiest they are so patient. In this current situation they know it’s been hard but they kept her safe and busy and family involved. Thank you, everyone, at Devonshire.
Many thanks for your review. It's lovely to read what a difference the team have made not only to your mum but also to you.
My mother stayed here for 5 weeks after a bad fall at home. She settled in very well and we found all the staff to be very caring. Nothing seemed to be a problem with the care taken to make my mum feel at home. She very quickly made friends with other residents and would meet them for meals and activities. So from my sister and I a big thank you to all the nurses of all grades. And to maintenance guys for help with tv and lighting. And activities staff for all they put on mum enjoyed it. Cleaning staff too, the place is so clean. The meals there are fantastic all cooked fresh in open kitchens you can see into where again all the staff were friendly. The food is also grown in the gardens and stunning in summer I have heard but its Jan and cold. Even on leaving I was helped out by a member of staff with the heavy items. So a big thank you to all.
Many thanks for taking the time to write this lovely review. As you suggest it really is a whole team effort to create such a wonderful home for our residents. It will be great for the team to see how what they do makes such an impact.
The staff at Devonshire House showed Dad the utmost care and love, you would not have imagined. From their sheer professionalism to the little things that make a difference, the care Dad received was first class and I write this review to counter the horror stories one hears about some nursing homes. I give the Devonshire top marks!
How lovely of you to write such a heartfelt review, thank you. It always good for team members to hear what a difference they make to everyone.
Mum recently moved in here, it's an amazing place, the care is second to none. Staff are caring and happy. We were recommended this place and have not been disappointed.
That's great news that the home and team have met your expectations - many thanks for taking the time to let us know.
Whilst visiting a friend, we sat in the communal area where activities were being done. I was very impressed with the activities coordinator and how well she interacted with the residents. We were also offered a cup of tea.
Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. Activities are such a huge part of the service we deliver. It's great to know that we have such a wonderful team member delivering this service.
My Dad has been a resident at Devonshire House for 12 months now. I can only say that the care he has received has been excellent. The staff are friendly and caring and are doing all they can to make Dad comfortable. His room is clean and his needs are well met.
Many thanks for this lovely review. It will be great for the team to receive this feedback.
We feel Dad is safe, well and cared for here. He enjoys the activities and being out in the garden enjoying the surroundings and the pond. The staff are really good with Dad. He is well looked after and enjoys the food. They are friendly and make him laugh.
Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. The gardens are particularly lovely at Devonshire House, I'm glad your dad enjoys them.
It was the first time taking the father in law to a group. As it was a lovely day, we went to the garden. It was great to listen to the short stories read by the carer/activity person but was even better to hear the memories of the residents in the group. There was plenty of smiles and laughter which was great to see. The group leader engaged the whole group well.
Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. It is lovely to hear what a positive experience everyone had during that particular activity. The gardens are a lovely environment for such an activity.
My friend was admitted from hospital. Warm, caring staff, clean room and corridors, lots of tender loving care. Good management and activities. I was well pleased with her care and some staff going the extra mile- often working overtime. Thank you.
The care home is amazing, friendly staff who will go out of their way to help, whether it's mum or myself. The home is very clean. Value for money and activities are great so mum can get involved and she can interact with people.
My mum was put into Devonshire House after a series of hospital visits lasting from 1 week to 5 weeks. She is being cared for in the best way. Her health has improved due to staff ensuring she is eating and drinking well and her meds are being taken care of. Also, the extra bits of care as social interaction are taken care of. All staff going that extra mile.
Staff are very caring and patient. They treat Mum with respect even when nowadays she can be quite trying.
Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. It's great for the team to feel appreciated.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 01 July 2024Good
- 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.
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Awards / Recognitions (5)
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Harbour Healthcare Ltd
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Harbour Healthcare Ltd
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Harbour Healthcare Ltd
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