Elburton Heights Care Home

33 Springfield Road, Elburton, Plymouth PL9 8EJ
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  • Elburton Heights Care Home, Plymouth
Elburton Heights Care Home is located in Plymouth's Elburton district and is close to shops, public transport and amenities, as well as not being far from the city centre.

This purpose-built care home provides nursing and care for older people who are physically frail and older people who have mental health needs such as Alzheimer's disease.

Accommodation at Elburton Heights Care Home is provided in single occupancy rooms, all of which are en-suite.

The home provides TV lounges and a quiet sitting room for relaxation. Separate dining rooms, where residents can join the company of others at mealtimes, are available. Traditional home cooked meals using fresh produce are served and daily choices available. Special diets can be catered for.

Elburton Heights Care Home has an enclosed garden with fishpond and many flowers and shrubs that can easily be accessed by residents.

A qualified chiropodist and hair stylist make regular visits to the home.

The home offers a varied programme of activities for residents.
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Care Provided by Elburton Heights Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 73 Service Users

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
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1100
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1150
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1435
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1535
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1100
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1150
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1435
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1535

Final fees are subject to assessment of the potential resident, the size of the room offered and the facilities needed / available.


Availability of respite care can vary and must be for a minimum of four weeks.


Additional services such as hairdressing, chiropody, newspapers and excursions are not included in the standard weekly fees.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Elburton Heights Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Elburton Heights Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Contact Elburton Heights Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Good to Know

Person in Charge

  • Abi Baker (Registered Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2024
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (73)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

Visiting

  • Contact with relatives and friends is fundamental to the resident’s health and well-being and visits are encouraged; therefore no restrictions or booking requirements to visit Elburton Heights Care Home.

Parking

  • Elburton Heights Care Home has a private car park, including disabled parking bays, for people visiting the Home. No charge to use the cark park.

Elburton Heights Care Home Reviews (92)

9.8

Elburton Heights Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.780) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Elburton Heights Care Home has 92 reviews.

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Review from J S (Friend of Resident) published on 9 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We came to MacMillan Coffee morning and it was fantastic. The ladies serving the coffee were polite, funny and friendly. The staff and residents all looked happy and the cake contest was a great idea. We can't wait to come back.
Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Elburton Heights Care Home
Many thanks for your review - it sounds like I missed a treat. Great to have such fun while supporting such a worthy cause.
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Review from Amanda P (Niece of Resident) published on 7 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My aunt has been in this home for six years and everything has got better during that time and it no longer appears rundown.
The cleaning staff work hard to keep all areas clean and fresh-smelling.
The residents always appear clean and tidy.
Staff are very caring but I think more staff should be
employed to cope with the large amount of paperwork required.
The activities programme is now more varied. The friends and relatives coffee mornings on Tuesdays is well supported and enables us to visit our aunt in a relaxed, social environment with children and pets welcome.
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Review from A C (Son of Resident) published on 2 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
I find my mother's care to be good on the whole. Although we have had incidents that have given us concern. I feel that the carers do a good job in difficult circumstances they are understaffed on my mother's ward.
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Review from A H (Wife of Resident) published on 19 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very pleased with the level of care in Elburton Heights. Just mention anything you are not happy with and it is changed right away. Nurses and staff cannot do enough to help you, new manager amazing. Thank you.
Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Elburton Heights Care Home
Many thanks for taking the time to write this lovely review. It's great for the team to have such positive feedback.
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Review from P T (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
When my mum first went in the home the manager was good, she left to run another home and it was not the same. Lots of managers came in, no good. Now it is getting back to good standards. The manager now was trained by the same manager that was there when mum went in.
Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Elburton Heights Care Home
Many thanks for your review. As you said the previous Home Manager is now a Senior Home Manager within Harbour and trained and continues to support the new Home Manager at Elburton who together with…read more
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Review from M E (Friend of Resident) published on 18 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly and caring.
Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Elburton Heights Care Home
Many thanks for your review, it will be very much appreciated by the Team.
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Review from Peter C (Son of Resident) published on 12 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This residential and nursing home has a caring and friendly feel. Responsive management and excellent senior staff, particularly in the Dementia Residential section. Active entertainments staff are developing new ideas. Very welcoming to visitors at any time. Active and resourceful maintenance and grounds
staff. Care staff are patient and accommodating.
Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Elburton Heights Care Home
Thank you so much for your kind review. It is great for all staff, not just care staff to know what a positive impact they have, not only on the residents but also their wider family.
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Review from Mike S (Friend of Resident) published on 14 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best I have ever seen him looking. Care is amazing. Well done!
Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Elburton Heights Care Home
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. It's great to know that things are going so well for your friend at Elburton Heights.
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Review from P C (Son of Resident) published on 24 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
What I like about Elburton Heights is the attitude of the staff, not only to my mother but to me as well. I think the food, service and quality of refreshment is good, my mother always seems to have a cup of tea nearby. Her room is kept clean and so are the common shared areas. I feel reassured that
my mother in her twilight years is being kept warm, clean and entertained and treated with dignity. I would like to thank the staff for their dedication.
Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Elburton Heights Care Home
Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. This will give the team a real boost. It's lovely for them to see that their hard work and caring ways have been appreciated.
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Review from M E (Son of Resident) published on 25 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Made to feel very welcome when visiting the home before my mother was transferred from hospital for nursing care.
This feeling carried on from the moment Mum arrived until her passing.
All the care staff we encountered were very sympathetic and understanding of Mum's situation.
Any requests for help
were always met promptly.
Nursing care was also excellent and we were always informed of Mum's medical position.
Reply from Alison Foreman, Commercial Director at Elburton Heights Care Home
Thank you very much for sending a review and sharing your experience of the nursing care at Elburton Heights. I am pleased that you were happy with aspects of care and attention and so pleased that we…read more
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Review from Keith W (Regular Volunteer) published on 29 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very clean - nothing like an "institution". Lovely dining area - like a bistro. Super staff.
Reply from Alison Foreman, Commercial Director at Elburton Heights Care Home
Thank you for taking the trouble to review out home. Your feedback is much appreciated. Kind regards
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Review from David D (Son of Resident) published on 17 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident at Elburton Heights care home since October 2017 and during that time I have seen a marked improvement in her health and general well-being. I put this down to good food and care and my family and I feel confident that she is being well looked after. We have had one or
two concerns during the past twelve months, such as the large turnover in staff, some at a fairly senior level. At times it appeared that there were too few staff to provide adequate cover and I raised this at the time with a senior member of staff, who assured me that there was no cause for concern. There was also a failure in the hot water/heating system, which seemed to take an inordinate length of time to repair, however, temporary measures were introduced to alleviate the problem and everything is now back to normal. In summary, we believe that the care provided by the home is of a good standard and we would recommend it to anyone seeking similar care.
Reply from Alison Foreman, Commercial Director at Elburton Heights Care Home
Many thanks for your review of Elburton Heights Care Home. I am so pleased to hear that your mother has certainly benefited from the care she is receiving in the home. I am sure that the team will be…read more
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Review from Eileen G (Wife of Resident) published on 17 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
During my husband's stay in Elburton Heights, he was treated with the utmost care. The staff generally were extremely caring and also gave me great support at a time when I needed it most. I couldn't have been more grateful to them. The redecoration of the home (which is needed) is ongoing and when
it's complete I feel it will be of quite a high standard.
Reply from Alison Foreman, Commercial Director at Elburton Heights Care Home
Thank you for your review commending the staff and care at Elburton Heights. Everyone works very hard to ensure that all of our residents are settled and happy. You are correct, the homes upgrade of…read more
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Review from Ross M (Son of Resident) published on 9 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care my mother received whilst in the care of everyone at Elburton Heights was 5 star in every way. The last few months of her life was very comfortable and we were all treated with the utmost respect. We couldn't recommend the home or staff enough. When my mother passed away in the early hours
of 18th April, they were really supportive.
Reply from Alison Foreman, Commercial Director at Elburton Heights Care Home
Thank you for taking the time and trouble to review the care and services at Elburton Heights Care Home. Your recommendation will do much to reassure those searching for care for a loved one. We send…read more
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Review from W S (Son of Resident) published on 23 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Everyone at Elburton Heights is extremely helpful, kind and caring. They work hard to provide good care for all their residents. The quality of the food is good but is often cold by the time it reaches my father. This is more of a problem of the food getting cool from the kitchen to the serving area.
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Review from Elaine D (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 2 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum-in-law has only been a resident for a few months and the change in her is amazing! This is all down to the excellent care and attention and good food given to her. She is happy, settled, treated with care, dignity and respect. My grateful thanks to all the staff.
Reply from Alison Foreman, Commercial Director at Elburton Heights Care Home
Many thanks for your review, it's good to know that all is well and we'll be sure to pass your thanks on to all the staff. Kind regards
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Review from E C (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We relocated my mother to Devon to be near family due to ill health with the view of getting her into a home. Fate meant she was hospitalised soon after and so we needed to find a suitable home quickly. Having viewed 9 other homes (and assessing CQC reports) we visited Elburton Heights. Immediately
on entering, we had 'the right feeling'. The atmosphere, the layout, the nice music, the lovely garden and above all the extremely welcoming staff made our mind up on the spot. Mum has been so happy here and after only a few weeks is calling it home. We have had some battles with the NHS following other admissions to hospital (as she is still being assessed for local government funding) but the home has been so supportive and helpful at what is a stressful time.


The staff try to be as helpful as they can, always friendly and respectful. We feel we can leave Mum and not worry about her care. As always, if you notice something health wise with your relative it is worth pointing it out. My mum is of the generation where she doesn't want to be a bother. The food is plentiful and of a good standard. My mum's only criticism is she doesn't like the tea, not great flavour - too milky and cold - but hey, if that's all we've got to say on a negative front then that's pretty top marks I'd say. Instantly we feel part of the Elburton Heights family and it is more than we could have wished for.

Reply from Alison Foreman, Commercial Director at Elburton Heights Care Home
Thank you for taking the trouble to review Elburton Heights and picking out the factors which gave you confidence to pass your mothers care over to the team at Elburton Heights. I am pleased that she…read more
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Review from P S (Relative of Resident) published on 14 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Elburton Heights has improved immensely over the last 5 years.


Under the new management food, decoration of rooms, the care, the outside of the care home are much improved.

Reply from Alison Foreman, Commercial Director at Elburton Heights Care Home
Thanks so much for your kind comments, they are much appreciated. Kind regards
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Review from Nichola D (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been very poorly with dementia for about 4-5 years. In this time we tried to keep her in her own home, which we managed with great difficulty until 12 months ago. Since April this year, my mother has been moved 6 times, each time being very unsettling for not only her but also for us.
Last week we moved her into Elburton Heights nursing home and we feel that a big weight has been lifted off our shoulders. From the minute we walked through the door my partner and I looked at each other and knew it was the right place for mum to move to. It had a very calming atmosphere and the residents look very happy and well looked after. All the staff we have met are very kind to the residents and family and nothing is too much trouble. I know my mother is very poorly and her condition will only get worse, but I know they are making her as comfortable as possible. There is always something going on to keep the residents happy, music, films, coffee mornings each week. We are so grateful.
Reply from Alison Foreman, Commercial Director at Elburton Heights Care Home
Thank you very much for sending such a touching review for Elburton Heights Care Home. I am sure your experience will do much to reassure others who are looking for care for a loved one. The team are…read more
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Review from Jon P (Son of Resident) published on 16 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
On my initial visit/enquiry staff were very helpful and informative when showing me the facilities. They were able to accommodate my mother at short notice and provided an environment where she was able to make good progress in recovering from a stroke. I was always welcomed when I visited, the staff
were all very friendly.
Reply from Alison Foreman, Commercial Director at Elburton Heights Care Home
Thank you for taking the trouble to review the care and services at the home. Your positive feedback is much appreciated. Kind regards.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.780)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.780) out of 10 for Elburton Heights Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.780 for Elburton Heights Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (182 Excellents x 5) + (40 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 227 Ratings = 4.78
  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 Elburton Heights Care Home is based on 18 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 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 73 registered maximum number of service users is 14.6, which has been reached with 18 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: 17 Mar 2023

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (3)

Abi

Abi Baker

Job Title: Registered Home Manager

Hello, my name is Abi Baker. I am the Home Manager at Elburton Heights Care Home.


I have a positive and happy attitude and am a dedicated individual who strives to improve the quality of care in care homes.


Together, with the help of the home’s wider community, we aim to provide a fun environment where everyone feels valued and safe in an inclusive home.

Sian

Sian Matthews

Job Title: Deputy Home Manager

Hi, my name is Sian. I am the Deputy Home Manager at Elburton Heights Care Home.

Jackie

Jackie Miller

Job Title: Administrator

Hi, my name is Jackie. I am the Administrator at Elburton Heights Care Home.

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