Paying privately
We can talk through the likely costs with you first. Once the person’s care needs have been assessed, we will give you a clear weekly fee.
Ask about: the weekly fee, what is included and how it may change.
Residential and dementia care in Plymouth
A place to feel at home, within Devonport Park.
At Higher Park Lodge, care begins with the person: the support they need, the life they enjoy and the people they want close. We would be glad to show you around and talk it through.
Or call us on 01752 606066Finding care that feels right.
Choosing a care home takes thought, whether you are planning ahead or looking for support soon. You can come to us with questions before you have all the answers.
We will listen to what matters to the person you care for, explain the care available here and help you decide whether a visit would be useful. There is time to see the home and meet the people who provide that care.
Arrange a visit
or call 01752 606066
34 roomsAcross three floors, with a lift to each
Residential & dementia careLong-term support shaped around the person
Respite & day careShort stays or support during the day
Devonport ParkStoke, Plymouth PL1 4BT
The care behind everyday life.
Care that feels personal
The person’s interests, relationships and choices should continue to shape daily life.
Choice in the day
Shared lounges, gardens and a patio give people places for company or a little quiet.
Family stays close
The people closest to someone remain part of their life here, through visits and conversations about their care.
Devonport Park
Fresh air and time together.
Higher Park Lodge sits within Devonport Park. Its gardens and patio offer places to enjoy the outdoors close to home, while the park itself gives families space to walk and spend time together during a visit.
A walk through the park passes the Rose Garden and its Sicilian Fountain, the Napier Fountain and the Great War Memorial. Places to walk to on a visit
A house that began as the park’s pavilion.
Devonport Park opened in 1858, the first park created for public recreation in any of Plymouth’s three towns. The house that is now Higher Park Lodge came later, in the years after 1894, as the park’s refreshment pavilion. The cast-iron verandahs and balconies it was built with are still there today.
The story of the buildingHow we can help.
From a permanent home to a short stay or day care, we can talk through the support needed and what Higher Park Lodge can offer.
Residential care
Daily support with personal care, meals and medicines, with respect for the choices and independence that matter to each person.
Dementia care
Care for people living with dementia that takes account of their interests, relationships and changing needs.
Respite & day care
Support for a while, or care and company during the day while someone continues to live at home.
End of life care
Care guided by the person’s wishes, with comfort, dignity and family involvement at its heart.
Not sure which kind of care to ask about? See how our care works or read about everyday life here.
Family experiences
In the words of families.
My daughter and I discovered Higher Park Lodge by chance whilst walking in Devonport Park. We knocked on the door … Apart from getting married, knocking on that door was possibly the best decision I made in my life.
“Mum spent the past 3 years plus at Higher Park Lodge where she was well cared for. … she always told me that she was happy with her ‘home’ and the staff who looked after her.”
“My grandma came to this care home for a restbite as my mother was on holiday. The staff are absolutely wonderful and were always attentive and most importantly had a smile on their faces.”
Inspection
Independent inspection information.
The Care Quality Commission independently inspects care homes in England. Higher Park Lodge’s latest report was published in April 2026; the ratings are shown below and the full report is available on the CQC website.
The ratings below were given under the home’s previous management. The current team is working through a programme of improvements across the home, and we are glad to talk through what has changed and what is still in progress.
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Overall rating: Requires improvement
From the Commission’s report published 16 April 2026.
Read the full report
on the Commission’s website, cqc.org.uk
Fees and funding
Understanding the cost of care.
The cost depends on the care a person needs. Ask us about the weekly fee, what it covers and any extra charges. If you may need council support, tell us early so we can discuss the next steps.
Support from the council
If you are seeking help from Plymouth City Council, let us know. The council can explain its assessments, and we can explain the home’s fees.
Ask about: the council’s care needs and financial assessments.
Not sure where you stand
You do not need to know how care will be paid for before you call. We can explain the home’s fees and the questions to ask the council.
Start with: the person’s care needs and the questions you have about cost.
Before you make a decision, ask for the weekly fee in writing, what is included, any separate charges and how fees are reviewed. For advice about paying for care, speak to the council or an independent adviser.
See whether Higher Park Lodge feels right for your family.
Bring the person who may come to live here, if they would like to visit, or someone whose opinion you trust. We will show you around and make time to talk about care.