Selkirk House care home, Plymstock
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds42
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2022-03-11
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth70
- Compassion & dignity70
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-03-11
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Selkirk House received a Good rating for effectiveness, covering areas including staff training, care planning, healthcare access, and food. The home has a registered specialism in dementia care, which implies staff training in this area was considered adequate by inspectors. No concerns about medication management, GP access, or dietary provision were flagged. However, the report text does not provide specific examples — such as how care plans are written, how often they are reviewed, or what dementia training staff receive.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain received a Good rating at Selkirk House. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, privacy, and whether residents are treated as individuals. No concerns about undignified treatment, rushed care, or disrespect were identified by inspectors. However, the report text provided does not include any direct inspector observations of staff-resident interactions, resident quotes about how staff make them feel, or specific examples of person-centred practice.Is the home responsive?
Selkirk House received a Good rating for responsiveness, which covers activities, engagement, individuality, complaints handling, and end-of-life care. No concerns about activities provision, complaint management, or responsiveness to individual needs were flagged. The home's dementia specialism implies some tailoring of activities to this group. However, the report provides no specific detail — no mention of an activities co-ordinator, named activity types, or how the home supports individuals who cannot participate in group settings.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain received a Good rating, suggesting inspectors found satisfactory governance, a positive culture, and accountability structures in place. Selkirk House is operated by Anchor Hanover Group, a large national not-for-profit provider, with a named Registered Manager (Mrs Lorraine Barbara Holden) and Nominated Individual (Mr Daniel Ryan) confirmed in post at the time of inspection. No concerns about leadership, staff culture, or governance were identified. The report provides no further detail about management style, staff turnover, or how the home handles concerns raised by families.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Selkirk House specialises in dementia care and supporting older adults. They provide residential care for people aged 65 and over. The home offers specialist dementia care, with staff trained to support residents through different stages of their dementia journey. They focus on maintaining dignity and quality of life for each person in their care. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Selkirk House holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a reassuring baseline — but the inspection report provided contains very limited detail, so most scores reflect a confirmed positive outcome without the specific observations or testimony needed to score higher.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Selkirk House, on Church Road in Plymouth, was rated Good across all five inspection domains following an inspection in February 2022, published in March 2022. The home is registered for 42 beds, specialises in dementia and older adult care, and is run by Anchor Hanover Group — one of the UK's largest not-for-profit care providers — with a named Registered Manager in post. A Good rating across every domain is a genuinely positive outcome: it means inspectors found no significant concerns about safety, care quality, leadership, or responsiveness to residents' needs. The rating has been stable, with no downward trend. The main limitation here is practical: the report text provided is very brief, containing almost no inspector observations, resident or family quotes, or specific examples of what good care looks like day-to-day at Selkirk House. That makes it impossible to confirm the finer details that matter most to families — how warm staff really are, what activities look like, how food quality holds up, or how well the home communicates with you. Before making a decision, visit in person and ask specific questions: How many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm? How often is your parent's care plan reviewed, and will you be invited? What does a typical Tuesday look like for someone who can't join group activities? The Good ratings tell you the foundations are there — your visit will tell you whether this home truly feels right for your mum or dad.
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In Their Own Words
How Selkirk House care home, Plymstock describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Dementia care for older adults in Plymouth
Residential home in Plymouth: True Peace of Mind
Selkirk House in Plymouth provides residential care with a focus on supporting people living with dementia. The home cares for adults over 65 and offers specialist dementia support in a residential setting.
Who they care for
The team at Selkirk House specialises in dementia care and supporting older adults. They provide residential care for people aged 65 and over.
The home offers specialist dementia care, with staff trained to support residents through different stages of their dementia journey. They focus on maintaining dignity and quality of life for each person in their care.
“To learn more about the dementia care at Selkirk House, consider arranging a visit to see if it might be right for your loved one.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Selkirk House holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a reassuring baseline — but the inspection report provided contains very limited detail, so most scores reflect a confirmed positive outcome without the specific observations or testimony needed to score higher.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Selkirk House, on Church Road in Plymouth, was rated Good across all five inspection domains following an inspection in February 2022, published in March 2022. The home is registered for 42 beds, specialises in dementia and older adult care, and is run by Anchor Hanover Group — one of the UK's largest not-for-profit care providers — with a named Registered Manager in post. A Good rating across every domain is a genuinely positive outcome: it means inspectors found no significant concerns about safety, care quality, leadership, or responsiveness to residents' needs. The rating has been stable, with no downward trend. The main limitation here is practical: the report text provided is very brief, containing almost no inspector observations, resident or family quotes, or specific examples of what good care looks like day-to-day at Selkirk House. That makes it impossible to confirm the finer details that matter most to families — how warm staff really are, what activities look like, how food quality holds up, or how well the home communicates with you. Before making a decision, visit in person and ask specific questions: How many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm? How often is your parent's care plan reviewed, and will you be invited? What does a typical Tuesday look like for someone who can't join group activities? The Good ratings tell you the foundations are there — your visit will tell you whether this home truly feels right for your mum or dad.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Selkirk House care home, Plymstock measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Selkirk House care home, Plymstock describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Dementia care for older adults in Plymouth
Residential home in Plymouth: True Peace of Mind
Selkirk House in Plymouth provides residential care with a focus on supporting people living with dementia. The home cares for adults over 65 and offers specialist dementia support in a residential setting.
Who they care for
The team at Selkirk House specialises in dementia care and supporting older adults. They provide residential care for people aged 65 and over.
The home offers specialist dementia care, with staff trained to support residents through different stages of their dementia journey. They focus on maintaining dignity and quality of life for each person in their care.
“To learn more about the dementia care at Selkirk House, consider arranging a visit to see if it might be right for your loved one.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
