Specialist Dementia Care in Woolwell, Plymouth
Wisteria House Woolwell is the latest home in our collection. We bought the home in 2020 and spent 18 months renovating and refurbishing it to make a home that we are so proud of! Wisteria House Woolwell is designed for 33 people living with dementia. We have 24 hour specialist care and create an environment that makes our residents feel at home.
We’re rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission, with 'Outstanding' for Caring (assessment 4 Dec 2024–3 Jan 2025; report 28 Apr 2025).
Why Choose Woolwell?
Woolwell has an overall CQC rating of ‘Good’, with an ‘Outstanding’ in Caring. When you choose Woolwell, you’re choosing a small, professional team of dementia care specialists who plan your loved one’s daily life around their hobbies, history and routines.
Our doors are always open – you’re free to visit whenever you wish, and we actively encourage your input when making decisions about your loved one’s care. Please read our testimonials to learn more about us from our wider Wisteria family.
Woolwell at a Glance
Care type: We're a specialist residential dementia home with 24-hour support.
Capacity: Woolwell is a 33-bed home, small enough to feel personal and familiar.
Bedrooms: Each of our bedrooms are individually furnished , with space to bring favourite items from home.
Gardens: Woolwell has a lovely, secure garden with mature trees, seating areas and safe paths to explore.
Communal spaces: We have several lounges and activity rooms set up for different dementia needs.
Location: You’ll be visiting us in Woolwell, Plymouth, just off Tavistock Road (PL6 7HE).
Rooms & Facilities
Our Woolwell home is the largest of our homes with 33 residents. The rooms are each individually decorated and have comfortable chairs and reclining beds. We want our residents to feel like they have their own space so we encourage family members to bring some personal items to make the room feel homely.
Garden
Wisteria House sits within a one acre garden with many listed trees offering sunny areas and also lovely areas of dapple shade. One of the particularly large beech trees just outside the garden lounge has a light show which can be lit up at night.
Communal Rooms
We have 5 different communal rooms, we have different rooms for different stages of dementia. Some of the rooms have more activities going on, whilst other rooms are quieter and offer more one to one care. We also have a Bungalow which is often used for staff training, however sometimes we turn it into pop-up cafés!
