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Down House is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Plymouth, Devon. It is operated by Down House Limited.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, dementia, learning disabilities, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, Down House provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Down House in March 2025 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Down House is located in Plymouth, within the Plymouth local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 277 Tavistock Road, Derriford, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8AA |
| Phone | 01752 789393 |
| Website | www.mayhaven.com |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 17 March 2025 |
| Provider | Down House Limited |
Is Down House registered with the CQC?
Yes. Down House is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-132760590
What type of care does Down House provide?
Down House provides nursing homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, learning disabilities.
How do I contact Down House?
You can contact Down House by phone on 01752 789393, or visit them at 277 Tavistock Road, Derriford, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8AA.
What is Down House's CQC rating?
Down House has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-132760590
What are Down House's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Down House's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Plymouth?
There are 111 CQC-registered care homes in Plymouth. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/plymouth.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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