Compare top-rated care homes across Penzance
Penzance has 12 CQC-registered care homes, in South West England. Of those, 12 are residential care homes and 5 provide nursing care, with around 34 beds in a typical home. Whether you are looking for residential care, nursing care or specialist dementia care in Penzance, the homes below are compared on the same official information so you can shortlist with confidence.
About care homes in Penzance
Care quality in Penzance is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which inspects every care home and publishes a rating. Across the rated homes here, about 100% are rated Good or Outstanding (12 rated Good). We show each home's current CQC rating and link to its full inspection report, so you can read the regulator's findings before you enquire.
The type of care a home is registered to provide matters as much as its rating. In Penzance, 10 are registered for dementia care, 5 for nursing care, 3 for learning disability and autism support, 5 for mental health needs. Many homes are registered for more than one type of care, so a dementia care home in Penzance may also offer residential or nursing care. Use the care-type links above to compare homes registered for a specific need.
Care homes in Penzance are run by a mix of national groups, regional operators and independent owners. The larger providers locally include Swallowcourt Limited (2 homes), Anson Care Services Limited (2 homes). The largest home by registered beds is Trevaylor Manor, with 72 beds. You can see every home a provider runs, with its ratings, on that provider's page.
Geographically, Penzance care homes are spread across the TR18, TR19, TR20 postcode districts, so you can focus on the part of Penzance closest to family. If you cannot find the right home in Penzance itself, neighbouring towns across Cornwall are listed below as alternatives within easy reach.
Care home fees in Penzance depend on the type of care and how the place is funded. As a guide, self-funded residential care in South West England typically runs to several hundred pounds a week, with nursing and specialist dementia care costing more. If the person needing care has limited savings, the local authority in Cornwall may contribute, and the NHS funds the healthcare element of nursing care through NHS-funded nursing care or, for the highest needs, NHS Continuing Healthcare. Fees are not held in the CQC record, so confirm the current weekly fee directly with each Penzance home.
Residential and nursing homes in Penzance
Illustrative Trevaylor Manor
Illustrative Ponsandane
Illustrative St Mary's Haven
Illustrative Frances Bolitho Care Home
Illustrative Menwinnion Country House
Illustrative Courtlands Care Home
Illustrative Chypons Residential Home
Illustrative St Teresa's - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities
Illustrative Benoni Nursing Home Limited
Illustrative Penlee Residential Care Home
Illustrative The Old Manor House
Illustrative The Bungalow
Care homes near you across the Penzance area
Care homes in Penzance are spread across these postcode districts:
Care homes in Cornwall near Penzance
Common questions about Penzance care homes
How much does a care home cost per month in Penzance?
Care home fees in Penzance vary by the type of care and the home. Self-funded residential care commonly costs from around £3,500 to £5,500 a month, while nursing and specialist dementia care are typically higher. The exact fee depends on the home, the room and the level of care, and is not recorded by the CQC, so always confirm the current monthly fee directly with each Penzance home.
Will the NHS or local authority pay for a care home in Penzance?
It depends on the person's needs and finances. Cornwall's local authority may fund or contribute to a place if savings fall below the means-test threshold. The NHS pays the nursing element of a nursing home through NHS-funded nursing care, and may fund the full placement through NHS Continuing Healthcare where health needs are high. A care needs assessment and financial assessment determine what is paid.
How many care homes are there in Penzance?
Penzance has 12 CQC-registered care homes: 12 offering residential care and 5 offering nursing care. You can compare all of them on this page, with each home's official CQC rating and registered care needs.
What is the average CQC rating of care homes in Penzance?
Around 100% of rated care homes in Penzance are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. We show every home's current rating so you can shortlist with confidence, and we link to the official CQC report for each one.
What types of care home are in Penzance?
Care homes in Penzance and across Cornwall include residential homes, nursing homes, and homes registered for dementia, learning disability, mental health and physical disability support. Use the care-type links on this page to compare homes registered for a specific need.
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