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Business profile
The Lawns Nursing and Residential Care Home, located in the peaceful village of Brixton, Plymouth, offers Nursing & Residential Care, Rehabilitation & Respite Care, Dementia Care, and End of Life & Palliative Care for Plymouth & Devon.
Our care home is fully accredited by the CQC to provide care for adults aged 65 and above, as well as adults with dementia and physical disabilities. Additionally, we are involved in the St Luke’s Six Steps + Programme, with members of our team having completed the End of Life (EOL) Care programme to become EOL Champions.
Working with the local Community Rehabilitation and Nursing teams, we offer the highest standards of care for both long-term and short-term residents. Our kind and compassionate team specialises in providing full-term nursing care, as well as care for those living with long-term conditions, such as Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, Dementia, Diabetes, COPD, and Motor Neurone Disease.
At The Lawns, people from all walks of life are welcome, including visitors at any time, and we treat everyone like family. Our goal is to always create a home-from-home atmosphere. With a focus on quality, person-centred care, we provide individual care plans to suit the needs of all our residents, allowing them to have complete control over every aspect of their daily life. Rest assured, our trained nurses are on call 24 hours a day.
Contact us today to arrange a visit and see our facilities for yourself.
On 6th June (2025) Auntie passed away peacefully in the Lawns and I cannot allow her end to pass without writing to express my sincere gratitude to you and your wonderful team. Since the very first day your staff, whatever their role, were so welcoming, polite, and friendly. Nothing was ever a trouble to them whether they were giving personal care, serving tea, taking meal requests, cleaning or were clerical, without exception they had time.
Our two and a half years in the Lawns has shown the best example possible of care in the latter years of human life. A delivery of care that was polite, respectful, personal and of a standard that was higher than I could have ever dared hope for. As a relative living far away all the staff had a wonderful skill in getting to know me so that I did not just feel like 'her niece from Scotland' and, when the last few days of auntie's life came they delivered an 'end of life' care that was exemplary.
Liz
Testimonial
I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude to each member of your team for their dedication, professionalism, and positive attitude while looking after my mother. Their tireless efforts and unwavering commitment make a significant impact on the lives of all the residents and their families.
Thank you once again for the exceptional care, love, and support provided to my mother at The Lawns Nursing Home. Your unwavering commitment to the well-being of the residents truly sets you apart. Please extend my appreciation and admiration to the entire team.
With heartfelt gratitude”
Gary Burgham
Testimonial
“To all staff and carers and employees of The Lawns,
I would like to thank you all for the good care and companionship and professionalism that each and everyone of you has contributed into making Mums stay here safe secure and welcoming in your superb facilities.
I know Mum enjoyed her time here too and would and did appreciate every one of you with a smile and gratitude thats heartfelt.
Thanks again everybody.”
Nigel Blenkinsop
Testimonial
“To Matron & all the staff
I would like to say on behalf of Gerald & myself, we would like you to know how much we appreciate the proffessional understanding & patient care during the time my dear Mum was with you, it was a great comfort to have her so well cared for during her last few weeks. Please let your collegues who had contact with Eileen know of our admiration for all their kindness & dedication”
Gill & Gerald
FAQs
Is There a Minimum Length of Stay?
No, there is no minimum length of stay at our Nursing & Residential Care Home. We cater for any length of stay, including Convalescence and Respite Care.
Can I Keep My Own Doctor?
This depends entirely on your Doctor, who may be prepared to visit you. Rest assured, we have an excellent relationship with the local surgery, so a Doctor is always at hand.
Can I Smoke in My Room?
No, to comply with the law, no smoking is allowed anywhere indoors. However, we do have a smoking area at the rear of the building, which you are welcome to use.
Is There a Local Church?
St Mary’s Church is just a couple of hundred yards down the road, but we also have a visiting Vicar and Priest who will give Communion.
What Is Your Policy with Pets?
Depending on individual circumstances, we may agree for you to keep your pet, but this decision is entirely at our discretion. We do arrange pet therapy from Animals2U, which includes a diverse range of animals, such as rabbits, cats, dogs, tortoises, and lizards.
Can a Relative Stay Over?
We have a few excellent Bed and Breakfasts nearby offering very reasonable rates. For relatives during their loved one’s last days of life, we can provide a camp bed.
What Organised Activities or Trips Are There?
We don’t currently offer organised day trips. However, we offer a wide range of activities within the home.
We have a group activity every week, which includes musical entertainment, exercise classes, pet therapy, quizzes and bingo. Additionally, we have an activities coordinator who carries out one-to-one activities with residents. This includes pamper sessions, games, reminiscing and anything that the residents would like to do.
Is My Designated Next of Kin Kept Informed?
Yes, we take special note of relatives’ requests and will react in any way required on an individual basis.
What Funding Arrangements Do You Accept?
The Lawns accepts self-funded, local authority-funded, and state-funded residents, provided the total fee payable meets the fee required for the assessed care needs of a resident.
Local authority-funded residents may require a private top-up fee in order to ensure the total fee payable meets the assessed care needs of the resident.
Please feel free to take a look at our Room Prices.
Do You Have WiFi?
Free WiFi is available in all of the rooms at The Lawns.
What Staffing Arrangements Do You Have?
Planned weekday morning shifts are staffed by two qualified nurses and seven care assistants. For afternoons, the planned weekday shifts are staffed by one to two qualified nurses and six care assistants, while evenings are staffed by one qualified nurse and six care assistants.
All overnight shifts are staffed by one qualified nurse and two care assistants.
The specific levels of care provided to each resident will depend on an individualised care needs assessment. A nurse call system is installed within the home, enabling residents to request assistance. Pressure mats and chair sensors are connected to the nurse call system as a form of automated monitoring, based on the outcome of an individual care needs assessment.
