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Drake Nursing Home
4 Nelson Gardens, Plymouth, PL1 5RH — Nursing Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Drake Nursing Home was rated
Rating published 28/01/2020. Read the full inspection report.
- 32 bedsRegistered capacity
- PlymouthCouncil for care funding
- 01752 551859Care home's own number
- Darbyshire Care LimitedOperator
- 11th March 2014Registered since
- Darbyshire Care LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Drake Nursing Home
Drake Nursing Home is a Nursing Home in Plymouth, offering Nursing, Dementia and Mental Health care.
Drake Nursing Home was registered with the Care Quality Commission in March 2014. It is run by Darbyshire Care Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 05161818). Darbyshire Care Limited runs 3 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, people living with dementia and people with mental health conditions. Alongside accommodation, its registered activities include treatment of disease, disorder or injury.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Drake Nursing Home been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Drake Nursing Home "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published January 2020.
What types of care does Drake Nursing Home provide?
Drake Nursing Home provides Nursing, Dementia and Mental Health care.
How many beds does Drake Nursing Home have?
Drake Nursing Home is registered for 32 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Drake Nursing Home?
Drake Nursing Home is run by Darbyshire Care Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 05161818). The provider runs 3 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was Drake Nursing Home registered with CQC?
Drake Nursing Home has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since March 2014. Its provider, Darbyshire Care Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Drake Nursing Home care for?
CQC registers Drake Nursing Home to care for older people, younger adults, people living with dementia and people with mental health conditions.
Does Drake Nursing Home provide nursing care?
Yes. Drake Nursing Home is registered with CQC as a care home with nursing, so it can meet nursing needs on site.
Which council covers Drake Nursing Home?
Drake Nursing Home is in the Plymouth council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Drake Nursing Home?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Plymouth, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.