
Would definitely recommend this home with all its activities - five stars.Sue T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

"I love it here" and the staff were friendly and helpful and kind.Linda S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff also provide support to all my family and go above and beyond to give any help they canSam M(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

Would definitely recommend this home with all its activities - five stars.Sue T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

"I love it here" and the staff were friendly and helpful and kind.Linda S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff also provide support to all my family and go above and beyond to give any help they canSam M(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

Butterfly Lodge is a unique Swedish-designed, purpose-built care home situated in a scenic location overlooking the Tamar Estuary.
Set over two floors, its spacious and thoughtful layout includes many relaxing areas for residents to congregate and socialise while benefitting from skilled 24-hour care.
Residents are able to enjoy the large terrace with raised flower beds.
A carefully-prepared food menu supports sound nutrition, while the home supports a versatile and active lifestyle, as...
Care Provided by Butterfly Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 38 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our fees are dependant on assessment, please note we do not offer respite care
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Butterfly Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Butterfly Lodge 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
- Camelot Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Clare Sinclair (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2019
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (36)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (35)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Butterfly Lodge Reviews (88)
Butterfly Lodge has a Review Score of 10 (9.964) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Butterfly Lodge has 88 reviews.
We are very happy with Butterfly Lodge they are friendly, caring and look after Linda very well, she is always clean, her room is always tidy and the staff are all amazing
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review and for your kind words
Always events on with entertainment and regular trips out in the mini bus.
En suite rooms with airy comunícle tv lounge.
Thankyou so much for your lovely review. I will share this with the team.
The staff at this carehome are excellent. They are really caring with the residents and very friendly with relatives that are visiting. It is also spotless. They have a great activity team to keep the residents active and happy. Overall very happy with everything.
Thank you for your lovely review, I will share your comments with the team
Recently experienced a choking incident which was handled compassionately and professionally, providing support to resident and family. Staff stayed afterwards to provide reassurance after the event which was so welcomed at the time.
Lovely environment with a lovely team whoever is on duty.
Thankyou Nikki for taking the time to do a review which is very much appreciated.
Had an absolutely wonderful afternoon yesterday with the children of the local school coming to interact with the Residents and family's ,
The home Activities coordinator Kelly was amazing organising the children to come and play games on a one to one basis with the residents ,
The home Had some lovely games to play and the children interacted with each and everyone of the residents
Bringing back great memories of there children/Grandchildren ,
The smiles from the Residents faces and the children for awareness of older people living in these sad times with this awful illness,
Thank you Butterfly Lodge and thank you for organising the wonderful children taking time to do this
Making people smile and bringing back memories matters
Well done
Thank you for your lovely review, we are so glad everyone enjoyed the school visit, everyone appeared to have a great time
We, as a family felt comfortable throughout our visit.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, we will share your comments with the team
I don't visit very often but when I do I'm always made to feel so welcome
Everyone goes above and beyond in this home
Always happy to help
I feel that my mother in-law is very cared for and very happy in this home
I would like to say that my mother in-law was at another home that was not like this
They care and they understand what families are going through and most of all what residents need
Thank you
Thank you Tom for taking the time to leave a review, I will share your lovely comments with the team
A care home is truly about the carers and staff, and everything I have seen since my nan became a resident has been nothing but kindness and genuine care. There are always lots of activities, residents are treated with dignity and warmth, and everyone looks well cared for and well presented.
I can't thank Butterfly Lodge staff enough for the love and care they have shown my nan - it gives our family real peace of mind knowing she is safe, happy, and respected.
Thank you kelly for your wonderful review, it is so warming to read your lovely comments, I will share them with the team
My father in law was resident at Butterfly Lodge. He was wonderfully cared for. The staff are amazing and the home is beautifully maintained and spotlessly clean. Food is super and lots of great activities.
Thank you Harry for your lovely review, I will share your comments with the team
My mum has been a resident for over 12 months, and is looked after so good we are very happy with the excellent care and attention she receives.this home is like a home to home very warm & friendly.the staff and management are first class.
Thankyou so much for taking the time to complete a review we really appreciate this.
A beautiful home all round. I can't fault the service they provide, my grandad is well looked after and he's happy. They do so many different activities so it's not just care they do they bring joy and happiness and love. There is never any concern about my grandads care, he is safe and happy and definitely at home at butterfly lodge
Thankyou so much Sarah for taking the time to complete a review we really do appreciate it.
I would personally like to thank all staff for mums care, they are all amazing
Thankyou so much Michelle for your lovely review. We also love having your dad visit.
Butterfly Lodge thank you so much for looking after our dad. We no he is in good hands. The manager and staff go above there needs your kindness and attention mean't the world to us, and what we see with all the another resterdance is fantastic.
Thankyou so much Alison for taking the time to complete a review for us.
She wasn't just a resident, she was cared for, for who she was and will hold the home in high esteem.
I will leave top marks because of how I found the home to deserve.
Thankyou so much for taking the time to do a review when you are passing please pop in and see us as we miss your visits.
My sister-in-law came to Butterfly Lodge April last year from a Care Home due to many falls and has been so well cared for since arriving. She has 24/7 nursing care which is outstanding, her carers have/are the best you could wish for and ALL the staff from from management to the rest of the wonderful crew can't be faulted. Would highly recommend this lovely Home to anyone looking to have a family member who needs nursing care.
Thankyou Michael for your lovely review. I will share this with the team.
My mother came in from another home and Butterful Lodge has been so much better and she has improved so much since she has been here.
Thankyou Mike for taking the time to do a review it is lovely to see how well your mum is doing
all staff are very caring and helpful and go above and beyond to make sure residents are happy and feel safe and they're needs are met a better place would be very hard to find a beautiful place to be
Thankyou Maz for your lovely review which i will share with the team.
Mum had been a resident at a previous care home, which did not cater for her needs, and it gave me great concern about moving her. From day one my concerns were no longer with regard to how she was cared for and treated.
Every member of the team treated her with respect, and great care. Mum was medically looked after which is obviously essential, but the wider picture of keeping her spirts up, treating her like a member of the family, made the difficult situation of a loved one needing care, much better than expected.
Mum loved the activities and the opportunities to get out and about. She was happy, and enjoyed lots of singing and dancing, which was incredible given the circumstances that the dementia created for her. Seeing her smiling, enjoying herself was very precious. Cannot recommend enough. Fantastic team and words are not enough.
Thankyou so much Karen for your lovely review which I will share with the team.
Christmas day and the lunch was amazing.
Thankyou so much for taking the time to complete a review this is so appreciated.
The staff are happy, friendly and nothing is too much trouble.
We couldn't ask for a nicer place for Mum to be, we know she is cared for & safe and that is all we ever want for her.
Thankyou so much Marcelle for your lovely review which i will share with the team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 29 June 2019Good
- 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
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News (26) & Events (0)
- 04 Aug 2026
The vision of staff at Butterfly Lodge to improve accessibility in the home’s garden is a step closer to being realised thanks to an impressive £800 profit from last weekend’s...
- 28 Jul 2026
Residents of Butterfly Lodge were delighted to take a trip out in the home’s mini-bus for a fun visit to Tamar View Nurseries in Carkeel. Sarah McCaffrey, deputy manager at...
- 07 Jul 2026
While thousands of spectators lined the streets of London for the Trooping of the Colour ceremony to mark King Charles III’s official birthday, residents of Butterfly Lodge marked the occasion...
There are no upcoming events for Butterfly Lodge.
Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 31 May 2025Recipient: Butterfly Lodge
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Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Butterfly Lodge.
Meet the Team (10)

I am a Registered mental health nurse and worked for 30 years in the NHS, I then moved on to be a General manager in nursing/Dementia homes. I am passionate about my job and love to build relationships with residents and their families.
I came to Butterfly Lodge in 2021 and have been enjoying getting to know the residents, staff and relatives. I strive to ensure that the residents have an amazing quality of life with the best care and support from our staff and enriching activities to participate in. As a team, we aim to provide a fun environment where everyone feels valued and safe in an inclusive home.

I have over seven years of experience working in dementia care and joined Butterfly Lodge in 2019 as a Senior Health Care Assistant. Over time, I progressed into a Nursing Assistant role and proudly supported the management team during the COVID-19 pandemic, including working as a COVID Marshal to help keep residents, families and staff safe.
Since 2020, I have worked closely alongside the Registered Manager and was officially appointed Deputy Manager in 2021. I am passionate, caring, and always place the needs, dignity and well-being of our residents at the heart of everything I do. I am extremely proud of the strong, trusting relationships I have built with residents’ relatives and friends, and I believe open communication and compassion are key to providing high-quality care.

I joined Camelot Care in 2004 as a registered nurse. I am dedicated to my role and I am passionate about providing good quality care to our residents. I always have a professional manner with everyone, residents, family and other professionals.

I joined Camelot Care in 2002, I have a customer care background and am passionate about making sure our clients receive the best care possible and making sure all clients and family members feel welcome in the home.

I joined Butterfly Lodge in 2012 as a health care assistant and truly found my calling, I completed my NVQ 3 and became a Senior HCA soon after. I was always looking to gain more knowledge and so when I had the opportunity to undertake a nursing assistant training programme, I jumped at the chance. The course gave me so much more knowledge and understanding or medication management, wound care and care planning processes. in 2015 I was promoted to Nursing assistant and work alongside the Registered Nurse

In my role as dementia Lead for the home, I ensure the team are guided to ensure they provide the highest level of care supporting our residents.

I joined Butterfly Lodge in 2008 while I was still at school working in the kitchen and laundry, when I was old enough I moved over to care and worked as a health care assistant eventually completing my NVQ level 2 and 3 in Adult Social Care and went on to become senior. I undertook further training in medication and tissue viability so I can support the nurses as a nursing assistant

I joined Butterfly Lodge in 2003 as a chef and became head chef in 2022. in my time as head chef I curated a more seasonal homecooked menu as well as working with the dietitian to reduce the need for additional prescribed supplements to tackle weight loss by trialling homemade 'Super Shakes' which have been a huge success. We have scored 5 stars in our food hygiene inspection and in 2024 the whole kitchen team were proud to win the culinary team of the year at the celebrating excellence awards

I joined the team in 2009 as Activity Coordinator, I have a real passion for getting to know residents and take a real interest into their lives before coming to our home, I have built great relationships with residents and their family and friends. we have enjoyed 100s of trips to all sorts of places in our mini bus

I joined the team as head of housekeeping in 2019, I have a real passion for keeping our home well presented, clean and safe and take real pride in this.
Frequently Asked Questions about Butterfly Lodge
What types of Care is Butterfly Lodge registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Butterfly Lodge have?
There are 36 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Butterfly Lodge?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, 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 Butterfly Lodge to the centre of Plymouth?
3.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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