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Stepping Stones
1-6 Boxhill Close, Honicknowle, Plymouth, PL5 3QB — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Stepping Stones was rated
Rating published 19/08/2023. Read the full inspection report.
- 15 bedsRegistered capacity
- PlymouthCouncil for care funding
- 01752 788273Care home's own number
- Matthew & Michael Healthcare LtdOperator
- 31st March 2014Registered since
- Matthew & Michael Healthcare LtdRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Stepping Stones
Stepping Stones is a Care Home in Plymouth, offering Residential, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
Stepping Stones was registered with the Care Quality Commission in March 2014. It is run by Matthew & Michael Healthcare Ltd, a company registered at Companies House (number 08585579). It is the only care home Matthew & Michael Healthcare Ltd has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
An alternative worth knowing about
Considering Stepping Stones? See how live-in care compares
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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 Stepping Stones been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Stepping Stones "Requires improvement" overall, in its most recent report, published August 2023.
What types of care does Stepping Stones provide?
Stepping Stones provides Residential, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does Stepping Stones have?
Stepping Stones is registered for 15 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Stepping Stones?
Stepping Stones is run by Matthew & Michael Healthcare Ltd, a company registered at Companies House (number 08585579).
When was Stepping Stones registered with CQC?
Stepping Stones has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since March 2014.
Who does Stepping Stones care for?
CQC registers Stepping Stones to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Stepping Stones provide nursing care?
No. Stepping Stones is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Stepping Stones?
Stepping Stones 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 Stepping Stones?
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.