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Meadowside & St Francis

5 Plymbridge Road, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon PL7 4LE
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I cannot speak more highly enough of Meadowside and St Francis. From the moment mum arrivedT D(Stepdaughter of Resident/Service User)
Meadowside & St Francis, Plymouth
I honestly can say that I know my mummy is safe and well looked after and she loves it thereClaudia T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Meadowside & St Francis, Plymouth
Meadowside & St Francis, Plymouth

Meadowside and St Francis Care Centre, located in Plympton, Plymouth (PL7 4LE), provides specialist, person-centred care for up to 69 people.

The centre includes two units: St Francis, offering nursing care for up to 40 residents with complex needs, and Meadowside, providing residential care for up to 29 individuals. Both units offer a calm, safe, and supportive environment where people are treated with dignity, compassion, and respect.

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Care Provided by Meadowside & St Francis

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 69 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

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

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,351From £1,349
Nursing CareFrom £1,425From £1,425

Contact Meadowside & St Francis 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

Person in charge

  • Jenna Richards (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
  • Ages 18+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: -1
  • Last Refurbishment: -1
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (69)

Visiting

  • No restrictions

Parking

  • Parking Onsight

Meadowside & St Francis Reviews (8)

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8.8

Meadowside & St Francis has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.773) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Meadowside & St Francis has 8 reviews.

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Review from Andrew S (Son of Resident) published on 23 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I visit my mother at Meadowside, where she has been a resident for approx. three years. The staff are very friendly and proffesional - over the years my mothers needs have and the staf are very good at developing their approch to these changing need. I have no conserns with Mum's care or security. Mum enjoyes activities with other residents most afternoons.

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Review from B B (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Amazing home with amazing staff everyone is so welcoming and nothing is to much. Since my dad moved here a few months ago he has been the happiest he has been in the last 18 months since his accident

Reply from Jenna Richards, Registered Manager at Meadowside & St Francis

What a wonderful review, it's been a pleasure for myself and our team to get to know dad and be involved in your journey.

Thank you again. See you soon.

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Review from Jean B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 9 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Over all good. Dad is happy.

Reply from Jenna Richards, Registered Manager at Meadowside & St Francis

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

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Review from Gary H (Resident / Service User) published on 7 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have lived in St Francis for twelve months now, I found it very difficult at first having to have people look after me and undertake my personel care and give up my independence and life style, however the staff have helped myself and my wife with the transition. Overall the staff are very caring and friendly, and the care given is excellent, the activities enable me to interact with assistance with other residents. Well trained staff and they let me have some homely items. I am and my wife also is very happy with everything at St Francis.

Reply from Jenna Richards, Registered Manager at Meadowside & St Francis

we are very glad to hear you feel settled Gary, thank you very much to you and Julie for this wonderful review.

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Review from Lisa J (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Walking into the building to be greeted by an amazing receptionist is a fantastic start. The staff my dad has dealings with are fantastic, amazing, Olympia, Catherine, Donna, too many to name, but all amazing cleaners and kitchen staff are all good. My Dad is very happy. Having the majority of the same staff to help my Dad helps him. Shouts out to Anne (white Jacket), Donna, lead carer and Gaby.

Reply from Jenna Richards, Registered Manager at Meadowside & St Francis
Thank you so much, Lisa, for your wonderful review. Your feedback is truly appreciated and means a great deal to us. I will ensure that your kind compliments are shared with the whole team.

we look forward to seeing you soon.

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Review from T D (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 27 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot speak more highly enough of Meadowside and St Francis. From the moment mum arrived, I knew she was in the best hands. The staff are amazing, kind and professional. They are genuinely caring. They have great compassion, bringing immense peace of mind to the family. The home is welcoming and a clean enviroment.They truly care for their residents. The only negative I have is the entry evening and weekends. The bell is not working, and you could be waiting quite a while till someone passes to gain entry.

Reply from Jenna Richards, Registered Manager at Meadowside & St Francis

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We truly value all feedback as it helps us to continuously improve our service.

We acknowledge that evening access has been an issue, and this is something we are actively addressing. We are currently recruiting to ensure consistent coverage, with a...  

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Review from Claudia T (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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My mummy been at Meadows st frances for a few weeks now and I cannot thank enough all staff at Meadows from reception such a warm and welcoming kind receptionist as soon asyou walk in always time to chat, to all care team that do such a fantastic job I honestly can say that I know my mummy is safe and well looked after and she loves it there I also want to thank all domestic team and catering team and of course the fantastic management for the great job they do I am so glad that my sisters and myself have picked such a fantastic caring safe home for our Mum thankyou you all

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Review from Fiona J (Cousin of Resident) published on 8 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I like Meadowside Care Home and have had other family members live there. But I feel that the home is tired all round. The staff are lovely, helpful and work hard. I feel more care needs to be taken in what food is given, and is what was ordered. Named clothing returned and not 'lost'. General decor is dark and needs brightening up. Visitors not to be left waiting to enter the building as no one answers the door bell.

Reply from Jenna Richards, Registered Manager at Meadowside & St Francis

Hi Fiona,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Your feedback is very important to us.

We are currently undergoing refurbishment, so you should soon begin to notice improvements in our dcor. I will also ensure your comments regarding food and clothing are passed on to the...  

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Date: 16 April 2019
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  • Well-ledGood
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Jenna Richards
Jenna RichardsJob Title:Registered manager.Joined: 2008

Jenna, with more than 19 years of nursing experience, brings exceptional professionalism, compassion and expertise to our home.

She joined us in 2008 and has continually advanced her knowledge and qualifications, completing her university training in 2019 to become a Registered Nursing Associate.

Jenna became our Registered Manager in 2024, and her calm, confident leadership has played a key role in shaping the high standard of care we deliver today. She is committed to ensuring every resident receives personalised, respectful and safe support. She leads by example, encouraging a culture of kindness, accountability and continuous improvement.

Under Jenna’s guidance, our team provides high-quality nursing and residential care delivered with empathy, dignity and professionalism.

Her leadership has helped strengthen our service and has contributed to some exceptional achievements:

including: Awards & Recognition - Carer of the Year – Excellence in Care Awards 2024 - Nurse of the Year – Excellence in Care Awards 2024 - The People’s Choice Award 2024 - Nurse of the Year 2025 (awarded to St Francis for the second consecutive year) These awards reflect the dedication and skill of our team—and the supportive environment Jenna creates for staff and residents alike.

Committed to High-Quality Care. We are proud to hold a Good CQC rating, including an Outstanding rating for Caring. Jenna continues to drive improvements across the service with the aim of achieving an overall Outstanding rating. Her focus on strong clinical practices, staff development and positive resident experiences ensures our home remains a safe, supportive and welcoming place to live.

Frequently Asked Questions about Meadowside & St Francis

What types of Care is Meadowside & St Francis registered for?

Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Meadowside & St Francis have?

There are 69 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Meadowside & St Francis?

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

How far is Meadowside & St Francis to the centre of Plymouth?

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

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