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The Old School House
38 Merafield Road, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1TL — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Old School House was rated
Rating published 04/08/2026. Read the full inspection report.
- 36 bedsRegistered capacity
- PlymouthCouncil for care funding
- 01752 330470Care home's own number
- Peninsula Care Homes LimitedOperator
- 12th January 2011Registered since
- Richard Wraighte, PL7 1TLRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Old School House
Located in Plymouth, Devon, The Old School House provides Residential, Dementia and Respite care, run by Peninsula Care Homes Limited.
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Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
Dementia care
Dementia specialisms
Medication support
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Not a rotating rota of staff — a named, DBS-checked carer who gets to know your family member.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Old School House been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Old School House "Requires improvement" overall, in its most recent report, published August 2026.
What types of care does The Old School House provide?
The Old School House provides Residential, Dementia and Respite care.
How many beds does The Old School House have?
The Old School House is registered with the Care Quality Commission for 36 beds.
Does The Old School House provide care for people with Dementia?
Yes. The Old School House does provide care for people with Dementia.
Which local authority does The Old School House come under?
The Old School House comes under Plymouth, the council that carries out care needs assessments and decides on council funding for care there.