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I feel so happy that Mum is there and wouldn't put her anywhere else.Judi L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

All the staff treat the residents with the utmost care, respect, friendliness and kindnessDean J(Son of Resident/Service User)


I feel so happy that Mum is there and wouldn't put her anywhere else.Judi L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

All the staff treat the residents with the utmost care, respect, friendliness and kindnessDean J(Son of Resident/Service User)


Wisteria House in Hooe, Plymstock specialises in 'quality of life' for elderly people living with dementia.
The home offers high quality and comfortable furnishings to include very stimulating lounge/diners designed to meet the various stages of living with dementia.
Wisteria House has a generous secure garden with an easy to access large decking area and covered seating area just off the lounge.
A high staffing ratio is available 24-hours to include...
Care Provided by Wisteria House Dementia Care (Plymstock)
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 20 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day 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
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Top up's on local authority fees welcome
Small monthly fee to cover any personal toiletries
Hairdressing, chiropody available at an additional charge.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Wisteria House Dementia Care (Plymstock) for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Wisteria House Dementia Care (Plymstock) 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
- Wisteria House Dementia Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kirsty Young (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2015
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (16)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
Visiting
- No set visiting hours
Parking
- Free car parking and plenty of free on street.
Wisteria House Dementia Care (Plymstock) Reviews (53)
Wisteria House Dementia Care (Plymstock) has a Review Score of 10 (9.985) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Wisteria House Dementia Care (Plymstock) has 53 reviews.
Every one of the staff members are incredible. Very helpful, hard working and always with a smile on their face.
I and my family, will be forever grateful for the top class care they continue to provide our one and only nana.
Thank you Wisteria, xxx
Many thanks for your heartfelt review, what you have described is just what we try to achieve, the team really appreciate you taking the time to feed this back to us.
It gives me so much Peace and Joy to know she is so happy and so at home ...
FABULOUS...
Thank you so much for this wonderful review, it sums up what we aim to achieve, it will mean so much to the team here at Wisteria House.
From the very first day, the staff could not have been better in making Mum feel safe, looking after her care and needs. The activities they do are awesome! It has been lovely after Covid to get to see the staff working together to make sure the residents feel happy and relaxed. I feel so happy that Mum is there and wouldn't put her anywhere else.
It is an extremely hard decision putting your Mum into a home. So finding one that was going to be the next "perfect" home for Mum seemed like it was going to be an impossible task. Until we found Wisteria! Wow, I am blown away by everything about it. The accommodation is outstanding; I feel like I am visiting my mum in her home, rather than visiting her in an old people's home. It is homely and spotlessly clean, but above all, the staff are all incredible. There are not enough words to describe how amazing they all are.
Mum has stayed twice for respite and stats for several hours one day a week. I would not want her to stay anywhere else. The staff are so kind and dedicated, often having fun and themed events for the residents. I am so thankful for their love and devotion. Wisteria House is such a happy haven; you feel it as soon as you walk in.
All staff are so friendly and the residents are treated like members of a large family. Always have time for them however busy they are. Very good activities which often include family members. Cannot rate them highly enough.
From the moment you/I walk into the care home, you feel welcome and the atmosphere is happy and calm. The residents look happy and content. The staff are attentive to their individual needs. If I have any worries or concerns over my mother, I either ring or email the care manager and it gets dealt with and I hear back usually within twenty-four hours, mainly sooner. The staff have activity days i.e. seaside/Caribbean days. The family was invited to join in the Jubilee celebrations.
Wisteria House Dementia Care (Plymstock) really is a true care home. Dad has settled in extremely well and a lot quicker than we expected. All the staff treat the residents with the utmost care, respect, friendliness and kindness. We are always made very welcome when visiting and we are invited to join Dad on trips out and celebrations.
A perfect example of what a good nursing/residential home should be. Everything you could possibly need is available with wonderful professional staff who are always happy to please and care for the residents. The home's ability to make everyone's day enjoyable is paramount. Each day there are activities and day trips whenever possible. It is impossible to praise this home any further. We feel extremely lucky to have found you.
Mum has been in Wisteria House for a few weeks and it has been excellent. Staff have done everything to help her settle in and she is always saying how wonderful they are. Nothing is too much trouble and they work really hard to make sure everyone is happy. What a wonderful place.
Wisteria House Dementia Care (Plymstock) is simply fantastic! From the moment the residents enter the home they are made to feel very special. It quite literally is home from home. The staff all make the residents feel like family and often give them cuddles. The food and accommodation are amazing, everything is home-cooked. I would without question recommend this home and give it a 5-star review.
My aunt has been a resident for over 2 years and I have nothing but praise for the staff at Wisteria House. They have managed my aunts increasing loss of memory with kindness and understanding. They always treat me brilliantly when I visit and I leave happy in the knowledge that my aunt is safe, warm, well-fed, entertained and cared for.
Activities are held at Wisteria - music/craft/silent disco - residents are encouraged to join in and members of the family!
Excellent care home would recommend them highly. Thank you Wisteria.
I have been delighted by the Wisteria House facility and staff over the last 12 months; my wife spends two 1/2 day stays per week. The good humour, professionalism and care of my wife and other guests is of a very high and consistent level. The staff are ably lead by the home manager, who shows great interest and care for both her staff and residents. The food, prepared on-site, is of a very high standard and very varied, plus well presented. Assistance to my wife during meals ensures that she eats adequately. Entertainment is varied and imaginative and the staff ensure everyone participates to their limit of their capacity. It is wonderful to see the joy written on all their faces. I feel fortunate that Wisteria exists, as does my wife.
My dad has Alzheimer's and it was with great reluctance that the family agreed he needed to be in residential care. As a family, Wisteria House in Hooe, have supported not only dad but also us as a family to make the transition into care. They care for dad as a person with his own unique needs, respecting and treating him as a human being, taking careful risks to ensure he can maintain skills and keep his dignity and self esteem. They have supported us, helping us to better understand dads disease and its management. I wish all residential settings were like this. Their commitment to all the residents is exemplary and inspiring.
The residents were treated in a respectful and loving manner, with nothing being too much trouble for the staff to help with or provide.
Having visited many homes over the years, Wisteria is the only one that I would recommend.
Each time I visit I am made to feel welcome by all members of staff and I really enjoy the feel good atmosphere that exists in the home. Having previous experience of visiting other care homes during my role as Merchant Navy Welfare Officer I can truly say that the home sets a high standard with regard to residents welfare, their food is both nutritious and plentiful and snacks and drinks are freely available to both visitors and residents.
My Sister has been in the home since it opened in March 2017. Each time I visit I feel I am entering her family home as everybody that works there makes you feel you are part of their family. All the staff go out of their way to engage with the residents making each day as interesting as possible with various entertainments and activities. Although the residents may have dementia their quality of life is enhanced. The home provides them with the love and care at their most vulnerable time of life giving them a safe environment ensuring peace of mind for their relatives this is why I would recommend the home to anybody needing a care home.
A really lovely atmosphere with very caring staff. They have a wide range of activities to suit all tastes. Relatives are always made to feel very welcome and are encouraged to take part in the activities or share a meal with their loved ones. The house is beautifully clean and decorated with thought to the residents differing needs and levels of dementia. Nothing seems to be too much trouble for them. I can’t recommend Wisteria House highly enough....such a lovely place!!
Mum has been at Wisteria House since it opened last year. She is very happy there and is treated with respect and affection. The staff are wonderful, food is excellent, the house is bright and cheerful. I am fully relaxed knowing mum is being so well cared for. I have seen many residential homes and this is the best without question! A real home from home with care, comfort, warmth and love.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 06 December 2023Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveOutstanding
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
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 (2)
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Wisteria House Dementia Care (Plymstock)
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Wisteria House Dementia Care (Plymstock)
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

She has been registered manager at Wisteria House Plymstock since the home was refurbished and opened in 2017. Kirsty achieved a CQC outstanding award on first inspection.
Kirsty started working at our home at Stoke (Plymouth) and gradually worked her way through all roles within the care home becoming a registered manager then moved to our home at Plymstock when it opened.
Kirsty has achieved her LMS level 5 qualification as well as many more along the way.
Kirsty said ' I strongly believe in leading by example and love nothing more than to close the office door and join my staff team to provide excellent quality of life for those who live at Wisteria. I pride myself in being open, honest and transparent in all aspects of my role. I empower my staff team to support the residents to continue living a fulfilled and joyful life, what is great healthcare without happiness?'
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