The Old School House Care Home
38 Merafield Road, Plymouth, PL7 1TL
Residential care home · 36 beds · The Old School House Care Home (South West)
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,193
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- November 2025
- Beds
- 36
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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About The Old School House Care Home
The Old School House Care Home is a residential care home in Plymouth, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 36 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by The Old School House Care Home (South West). The home has been registered since September 2024.
At its latest inspection, published November 2025, the CQC rated The Old School House Care Home Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
The Old School House Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Plymouth with a fee on record typically charge about £1,193 a week for residential care and £1,417 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 87 registered care homes in Plymouth. The nearest to The Old School House Care Home include Merafield View Nursing Home, Ashleigh Manor Residential Care Home and Plymbridge House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Registered with CQC
- September 2024
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (November 2025)
- Council area
- Plymouth
- Town
- Plymouth
Fees
The Old School House Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Plymouth typically charge about £1,193 a week for residential care and £1,417 for nursing care.
Reviews
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Common questions about The Old School House Care Home
How much does The Old School House Care Home cost?
The Old School House Care Home has not published its fees. Care homes in Plymouth typically charge about £1,193 a week for residential care and £1,417 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for The Old School House Care Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Old School House Care Home Requires improvement in November 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Old School House Care Home provide nursing care?
No. The Old School House Care Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does The Old School House Care Home offer dementia care?
Yes. The Old School House Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does The Old School House Care Home have?
The Old School House Care Home is registered for up to 36 residents.