The Durnford Society Limited - 31 Parkstone Lane
- Care home
- 4 beds
- No nursing
- Dementia care
- Registered since 2011
- Plympton, Plymouth, South West
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
3 ratings
Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.
3 years
since the latest rating was published. A rating this old may not show how the service is today.
58 of 83
rated care homes in Plymouth are rated Good, like this one.
The Durnford Society Limited - 31 Parkstone Lane: inspection record
Rated Good in July 2023.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
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About the service
From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 5 July 2023. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
The Durnford Society Limited - 31 Parkstone Lane is a residential care service that provides personal care and support for up to 4 adults with learning difficulties and or autism. At the time of our inspection 4 people were living at the service.
What inspectors found
Right Support: People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice. The model of care at The Durnford Society maximised people's choice, control and independence. Staff were committed to supporting people in line with their preferences and supported people to receive their medicines safely and as prescribed. People were enabled to access health and social care support in the community.
Read the rest of CQC's summary
Right Care: Risks associated with people's care were assessed and included in their support plans. Care records guided staff on the action they were to take to mitigate risks to people and themselves.
Right Culture: The registered manager and staff were clear about their aim of providing person-centred care. They had a good knowledge of the service and understood the needs of people they supported. Staff supported people to lead confident, inclusive and empowered lives.
Questions to ask when you visit
- The last rating is 3 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Registration details
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service without nursing
- Who it supports
- Dementia, Learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder, Older People, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment, Younger Adults
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)6 inspection reports, latest 5 July 2023. The reports are on the Care Quality Commission website.
The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Provider
- Durnford Society Limited (The)
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- IP22851R (opens Companies House)
- Charity number
- 1077847
Durnford Society Limited (The) runs 3 services, all in the South West. 3 are rated Good or Outstanding.
Other services run by Durnford Society Limited (The)
- G Oaklands Good. Care home, Plymouth
- G The Durnford Society Ltd Head Office Good. Home care, Plymouth
Getting help from Plymouth City Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Plymouth City Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 01752 668000, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- Contact adult social care online
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: Plymouth City Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does The Durnford Society Limited - 31 Parkstone Lane provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists The Durnford Society Limited - 31 Parkstone Lane as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does The Durnford Society Limited - 31 Parkstone Lane have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 4 beds at The Durnford Society Limited - 31 Parkstone Lane.
- When was The Durnford Society Limited - 31 Parkstone Lane last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for The Durnford Society Limited - 31 Parkstone Lane was published on 5 July 2023.
- Who runs The Durnford Society Limited - 31 Parkstone Lane?
- The Durnford Society Limited - 31 Parkstone Lane is run by Durnford Society Limited (The). It runs 3 services, all in the South West.
- What is The Durnford Society Limited - 31 Parkstone Lane's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 5 July 2023.
Contact
- Phone
- 01752 344144
- Address
- 31 Parkstone Lane, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 4DX Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
- G Michaelstowe Good, 0.5 miles away
- G Amberley House - Plymouth Good, 0.5 miles away
- G Ridgecott Good, 0.5 miles away
- G Meadowside and St. Francis Good, 0.8 miles away
- G Plymbridge House Good, 0.8 miles away