Down House
277 Tavistock Road, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8AA · View on map
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Key facts
The inspection record
Overall
Good
Report published 17 March 2025
“Date of assessment: 28 August to 13 September 2024. The assessment was carried out following incidents and concerns that had been raised about the service, over the previous 12 months.”
“We assessed 14 quality statements from the key questions of Safe, Effective, and Well Led. The scores for these areas have been combined with scores based on the key question ratings from the last inspection when the service was rated good. Our assessment of the quality statements covered in this assessment indicated areas of good practice, and some where improvement was required. Our overall rating for the service remains good.”
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“Down House provides care and support to older people in a care home setting where people require continuous support and monitoring. Most people are assessed as requiring nursing care and some people have significant dementia care needs.”
“This converted building has been extended and refurbished over time, with some parts being newer and in better condition than others. The service is registered to provide a service for up to 49 people.”
“We visited the service in the Derriford area of north Plymouth, on 28 August and 9 September 2024. At the time of our assessment 34 people were receiving a service, and most were receiving assessed nursing care.”
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Record timeline
Registered with CQC
Down House entered the official register.
Rated Good overall
Report published 17 March 2025 by the Care Quality Commission.
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Older reports from the CQC's previous inspection approach
Inspected 13 January 2023, rated Good
Inspected 10 February 2020, rated Requires improvement
Inspected 16 January 2019, rated Requires improvement
Inspected 18 January 2018, rated Good
Inspected 10 March 2017, rated Requires improvement
Inspected 17 October 2016, rated Requires improvement
Inspected 19 April 2016, rated Requires improvement
Inspected 9 December 2015, rated Requires improvement
Inspected 18 November 2014, rated Requires improvement
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Frequently asked questions
What types of care is Down House registered for?
Down House is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide Dementia Care, Nursing Care and Nursing Dementia Care. Listed specialisms include Learning disabilities, Physical disabilities and Sensory impairment.
How many Rooms does Down House have?
There are 49 Single Rooms.
What is Down House's CQC rating?
Down House is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (report published 17 March 2025). The full CQC inspection report is available at cqc.org.uk/location/1-132760590.
How many beds does Down House have?
Down House is registered for 49 beds.
Who is the registered manager at Down House?
The registered manager is Miss Jessica Lee Marshman.
When was Down House last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission published its latest report on Down House on 17 March 2025.
Where is Down House located?
Down House is located in Plymouth, United Kingdom.
When did Down House register with CQC?
Down House first registered on 13 January 2011.
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