Care Homes in PL6
The PL6 postcode district has 11 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 344 beds, falling under Devon council. 9 are rated Good. 2 homes currently require improvement.
About care in PL6
PL6 covers the Plympton and Roborough areas in Plymouth — the eastern and northern residential suburbs of the city with a mix of suburban housing and light industrial zones. The 11 CQC-registered care homes here hold 344 beds, with 9 rated Good, 2 Requiring Improvement, and no Outstanding, Inadequate, or unrated providers. Plymouth City Council administers adult social care; the city has historically maintained reasonable funded placement rates relative to the wider Devon and Cornwall region. Derriford Hospital, Plymouth's main acute trust, is approximately 3 miles north-west of the PL6 core — good proximity for discharge planning and accessible for family visits. PL6's residential character, access to Dartmoor National Park to the north, and the retail and leisure offer of Plymouth city centre (approximately 4 miles south) give mobile residents a wide range of activities. The 2 Requires Improvement providers should be assessed individually; Plymouth's care home market has undergone significant consolidation in recent years, and some historically problematic providers have since changed ownership or management. Families shortlisting in PL6 should also compare with PL7 and PL9 on Plymouth's south-eastern fringe, where the distribution of Good ratings may favour a stronger shortlist. Overall, PL6 is a reasonable but not exceptional care home district.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the PL6 postcode area?
There are 11 CQC-registered care homes in PL6, offering a combined 344 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in PL6 have?
Of the 11 care homes in PL6: 0 are rated Outstanding; 9 are rated Good; 2 require improvement; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in PL6?
Devonshire House and Lodge is among the highest-rated care homes in PL6, holding a CQC rating of Good with 77 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the PL6 postcode?
The PL6 postcode area falls under Devon. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in PL6?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Devon's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data