Our exceptional retirement home in Plymouth
Torr Home has been an established charity and retirement home since 1929, offering comfort and specialist care services for loved ones based in Plymouth. Give us a call today.
History of Torr Home
Torr Home's original charity was founded in 1860, as the Devonport and Western Counties Association for Promoting the General Welfare of the Blind and was originally based in a large house in Fore Street, Stonehouse. Following legacies and fundraising, this property was purchased in 1868 and was able to accommodate around twelve residents.
The charity then moved to Torr Home in 1929, which is a beautiful 19th century country mansion in the highest part of the city of Plymouth. It is a grand setting for a nursing and retirement home, with extensive grounds spanning three acres and enjoys panoramic views over the city of Plymouth, Dartmoor, Bodmin Moor and out to sea as far as the Eddystone Lighthouse.
Our progress over the years
The charity was incorporated in 2006 and today operates under Torr Home, whilst retaining the original charity number of 202210. Torr Home has evolved into one of the premier nursing and retirement homes in Plymouth and the South West. We still specialise in caring for people with visual impairments, dementia and all persons over the age of 60. Full nursing status was acquired in 2008, allowing us to expand into residential, convalescence, and respite services. During 2008/9, we undertook a sympathetic development of some redundant buildings in the grounds in order to provide a complex of 18 retirement apartments.
We offer an extensive care service
In 2006, the Torr Home charity decided to add a dementia nursing unit to the services that it provides. After a lengthy process, construction began on a brand new 16 bedroom dementia unit known as the Glentor Centre. Final commissioning took place in 2012 and our first resident joined us on the 12th March 2012. The number of residents slowly increased throughout the remainder of the year and by the fourth quarter, the unit was busy and operating successfully. This was a valuable addition to the services provided by the charity to the community of Plymouth and the surrounding areas.
One of the oldest retirement homes in the Plymouth area. To enquire, call
Our Registered Charity Number Is - 202210
Our Registered Company Number Is - 05812992
