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The Old School House

Based in Plymouth

private · founded 2013 · licence HC-GB-756

About

The Old School House provides a welcoming and comfortable environment for patients seeking healthcare services. The practice is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a respectful and compassionate manner. The team at The Old School House consists of experienced healthcare professionals dedicated to providing personalised care tailored to each patient's individual needs. They understand that visiting a healthcare provider can sometimes be a daunting experience, and therefore, they strive to create a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Patients can expect a thorough and holistic approach to their health, with a focus on open communication and shared decision-making. The Old School House aims to empower patients to take an active role in managing their own well-being and make informed decisions about their healthcare.

Identity

Legal name
The Old School House Ltd.
Regulator
National healthcare authority

Coverage area

First visit 2 h
Urgent response 33 min
On-call supervisor 24/7

Service areas

CityRadius
Plymouth 14 km

Services offered

Skilled medical care

  • Skilled nursing
  • Complex wound care
  • Ostomy care
  • Catheter care
  • Medication administration
  • Phlebotomy

Therapies at home

  • Physiotherapy

Specialty programmes

  • Palliative
  • Dementia care
  • Postnatal
  • Post-op: joint replacement
  • Post-op: cardiac surgery
  • Chronic: CHF
  • Chronic: COPD
  • Chronic: diabetes

Non-medical / companion

  • Personal care (bath/dress/grooming)
  • Diabetic meals
  • Light housekeeping
  • Transport to appointments
  • Companionship
  • Overnight care
  • Respite for family caregivers

Team & vetting

  • 26 Registered nurses
  • 31 Licensed practical nurses
  • 18 Care assistants
  • 5 Physiotherapists
Medical director
Dr. Bianchi
Staff turnover
60%
Staff-to-client ratio
1:8 caregivers per active client
Same-caregiver consistency
15%

Caregiver languages

  • Local
  • English

Caregiver vetting

  • ✓ Criminal background check
  • ✓ Drug screening
  • ✓ Driving record check
  • ✓ Reference verification
  • ✓ Annual recertification
  • 📚 32 CE hours/year required

Technology

  • 📱 Caregiver mobile app
  • 📍 Electronic Visit Verification (GPS)

Remote monitoring

  • BP

Pricing

ServiceRate
Nursing visit (60 min)80.78 EUR
Physiotherapy at home86.60 EUR
Live-in (per day)320.06 EUR
Palliative (per day)209.73 EUR

Holiday premium: 25% · Minimum shift: 2 h

LTCI accepted: Major national insurer

Quality metrics

  • 8% Patient satisfaction
  • 19% Caregiver satisfaction
  • 27% 30-day readmission
  • 3.5 Complaints / 1000 visits

Photos

The Old School House
office
The Old School House
team
The Old School House
caregiver home
The Old School House
fleet

Compliance & safety

Privacy
HIPAA + GDPR compliant
Liability insurance
€5,000,000
Infection control
WHO/ECDC home-care protocol