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Our friendly onsite team will discuss every area of moving-in with you in detail to make sure you and your loved-one know exactly what to expect and feel confident, safe and welcomed when coming to live with us. Before you move in, we will find out if there are any of your possessions that you wish us to place in your room before you arrive. Please bring your family photographs and most treasured possessions to help make your room your home. Find out more in our video wistia-player[media-id='5dgebf6g8t']:not(:defined) { background: center / contain no-repeat url('https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/5dgebf6g8t/swatch'); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:56.25%; } , basic_html

Selkirk House care home, Plymstock

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Welcome to Selkirk House

Anchor's Selkirk House in Plymstock, Plymouth, is a trusted provider of residential care for elderly people, and we offer support for older people who have dementia care needs.

Our care home’s well trained and helpful staff provide 24-hour care and support to help you maintain your chosen lifestyle.

At Selkirk House activities play an important role and we aim to enhance our residents’ quality of life by providing a varied range of social activities.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our meals with our catering team preparing meals daily from fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Set in a town location, in its own beautiful grounds, Selkirk House care home is close to local services and amenities, such as a shopping centre and a community centre.

In times of uncertainty, Anchor is a care provider you can depend on. We are proudly not-for-profit with 60 years of experience.

We’re here to help and look forward to giving you a warm welcome.

My father suffered a fall and was taken to hospital on his return to Selkirk House, he was given a wonderful 'welcome home'. The staff have all been amazing. They are so kind + loving to everyone here and very attentive to all of my father's needs. The care is excellent. The facilities immaculate. I cannot fault the facilities and feel confident th…

Jacqueline T

09 Jun 2025

Since mum moved in last September she has settled really well. The care staff are all so caring and helpful. If we have any concerns we can always talk to someone. Many staff go above and beyond to care for the residents and their happiness is infectious to the residents happiness + wellbeing. We definitely made the right choice in Selkirk House ve… ry happy.

Hazel W

09 Jun 2025

My dear friend has recently moved into Selkirk - this was my first visit. I found it welcoming and friendly. I happened to be there when a residents meeting was taking place - how lovely that everything was shared with them and their comments received. I have answered the questions relevant to my visit - no food activities etc. My friend is VERY … happy!

J B

09 Apr 2025

Dad moved into Selkirk in August 2021-It was the best thing that we ever did. The wonderful team. "Purple Angels" took the best care of Dad and made his final 3 years the best possible. He had dementia and we were struggling to take care of him. We both did not want to have Dad in a Care home but we are So glad and thankful that we did this. Dad an…

J L

18 Mar 2025

It is early days yet but all the staff are lovely, helpful and professional. Mum seems to have settled in well and seems very comfortable. She is not eating much so will need encouragement to eat and drink. Thanks.

E M

18 Mar 2025

I can not praise the staff and general organisation at Selkirk House highly enough. The level of care and empathy given to my mum is just wonderful and most importantly Mum never stops saying how happy she is to be at Selkirk. A heartfelt thank you to all the team!

Paul P

06 Mar 2025

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Features of Selkirk House

Communal facilities

Shared facilities complementing each private residence:

Engaging activities programme
Garden
Communal lounge
Hairdressing salon
Library

Care and support

In addition to residential care, we also offer:

Respite care
Palliative care
Huntington's disease
Dementia care
Convalescence care

Food and dining

We promote wellbeing through a positive dining experience:

Communal dining area
Nutrition and hydration stations
Private dining area

Life at Selkirk House

Facilities

At Selkirk House care home, we provide quality 24-hour residential care and specialist care for residents with dementia.

We support and develop our staff on an ongoing basis to enable them to provide the highest quality care for our residents.

At our home we have:
- A library
- A ‘pets are welcome’ policy by arrangement with the Manager
- A hairdressing salon
- A lift to upper floors
- A personal laundry service
- A pay telephone or the facility for a private telephone line in each room
- Regular religious services and meetings should you wish to take part
- Newspapers which can be ordered and delivered daily to your room
- Wheelchair access and car parking

Nearby facilities:
- Plymstock town centre is 1.5 miles away and Plymouth city centre is 5 miles away, and can be reached using excellent bus services
- The nearest hospital is Derriford Hospital
- Plymouth Railway Station is 7 miles away
- A theatre, swimming pool, golf course and supermarket are under 6 miles away

Accommodation

Dining

Activities

Our care home organises and arranges a variety of opportunities for our residents to enjoy daily activities in our home and in the local community.

We work in partnership with the National Association for Providers of Activities for Older People (NAPA) and encourage activities that enhance our residents’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing.

Residents preferred activities, interests and ability are discussed when they move in and an agreed plan ensures that these requests are fulfilled (wherever possible). Our residents’ suggestions for activities also help shape the planning process.

We organise supervised day trips to leisure facilities and places of interest as well as social events in the home, including themed restaurant evenings, arts and crafts, quizzes and regular entertainers.

Activities calendar

Day	Morning	Lunch	Afternoon	Evening
Monday	Reminiscence activities	No activity	Card making	No activity
Tuesday	Live music	No activity	Outing	No activity
Wednesday	Knit & natter	Card making	Coffee afternoon	No activity
Thursday	Hairdresser	Hairdresser	Ipad activities	No activity
Friday	Reminiscence activities	Fish & chip lunch	Bingo	No activity
Saturday	Newspaper discussion	No activity	Quiz	No activity
Sunday	Film club	No activity	Games afternoon	No activity

Care

Pricing

Pricing information

We endeavour to be completely transparent about all our charges and fees. For further information please contact us.

How much does it cost?

Care homes

Our current private weekly fee at Selkirk House is from £1295.76. This can vary due to resident dependency, size of room and location. Our Home Manager and other colleagues will be happy to discuss fees and any other questions you may have about paying for care.

What is included in care home fees?

For many people, moving to a care home is a big decision and it can be difficult to know where to start. Care home fees are based on a range of factors, including specific care needs, which can change over time.

Living in an Anchor care home you can be confident that a single fee covers the cost of your personally tailored 24 hour care and support, utility bills and meals, as well as a fantastic range of daily activities. In an Anchor care home our weekly charge includes:
- cost of personal care
- accommodation
- utilities e.g. heating and light
- all resident catering, meals, snacks and drinks
- laundry undertaken on the premises
- television licence, including for person use
- housekeeping services.

The following extra items and services are not covered by the weekly fees, however we can arrange for them to be provided (at an additional cost):
- professional hairdressing
- personal copies of newspapers or magazines
- personal purchases such as stationery, confectionery, toiletries etc.
- clothing, shoes and slippers
- dry cleaning
- private telephone line rental and calls and cable connections.

In the absence of free provision by the NHS, we can also arrange for the following healthcare services to be provided, these will be charged in addition to the weekly fees:
- chiropody
- optometry
- dentistry
- physiotherapy
- other privately arranged healthcare
- care staff accompaniment to regular medical appointments.

No upfront deposit is required at any of Anchor’s care homes to secure a room.

At Anchor we pride ourselves on offering a truly tailored approach to care and therefore need to fully understand your needs to provide you with an accurate fee estimate. Please call us to discuss your specific care needs today. Alternatively we welcome you to visit us to discuss your situation face-to-face.

Want more information on care home fees?

Learning about the different funding options available to you can also help you feel confident in your decisions. Anchor know that securing care home funding can sometimes appear a rather daunting task and so to help we have put together a free guide covering requesting assistance, top up fees and third-party payments.

Care home fees

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