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Care homes in Liskeard offering residential care
Of the 10 care homes in Liskeard, 8 offer residential care, 106 beds in all. CQC has rated 8 of them, and 63% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 84% for residential care across England. Outstanding: 1. We estimate typical fees in Liskeard at about £1,450 a week for residential careestimated. 1 care home has not been rated for more than four years and 1 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Kingston House: Requires improvement, on 18 August 2026.
Updated 19 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- We check for new CQC ratings in Cornwall daily: see the latest changes.
- 2 list dementia as a specialism.
- Good or Outstanding: 5 of the 8 rated care homes; 3 are Requires improvement or Inadequate.
- You can ask Cornwall council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Liskeard offering residential care", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 8care homes on the CQC register
- 63%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 2offer dementia support
- 5inspected or rated since October 2024
Residential care in Liskeard: providers ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 10
- Residential care · 8
- Elderly care · 7
- Mental health care · 5
- Dementia care · 4
- Learning disability care · 4
- Care for adults under 65 · 4
- Physical disability care · 3
| # | Care home | Overall rating | Last rated | Registered beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coombe House Residential Home | Mar 2026 | 16 | No | |
| 2 | Kilmar House | Feb 2025 | 15 | No | |
| 3 | St Anthony's Residential Home Limited | Apr 2026 | 16 | No | |
| 4 | Barnfield House | Sep 2023 | 18 | No | |
| 5 | Liskeard Eventide Home | Sep 2019 | 26 | No | |
| 6 | Kingston House | Aug 2026 | 3 | No | |
| 7 | Dimensions Somerset Pendean Court | Jun 2023 | 6 | No | |
| 8 | Trelowen Manor | Apr 2025 | 6 | No |
Every care home in Liskeard registered with CQC for residential care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is.
Residential care in Liskeard: ratings, size and cost
8 of the 10 care homes in Liskeard are registered with CQC for residential care (80%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 63%, 7 points below the town-wide 70% and below the 84% for residential care across England.
The highest rated care homes for residential care are Coombe House Residential Home, Kilmar House and St Anthony's Residential Home Limited. 5 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from September 2019 and the newest from August 2026. Together they hold 106 registered beds.
Cornwall as a whole has 154 care homes registered for residential care; 81% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Here 80% of care homes list residential care, compared with 77% across Cornwall.
Typical weekly fees in the South West: about £1,445 residential, £1,690 nursing. Request the price list from every home, as specialist care can cost more. Our cost method.
What to expect from residential care
Residential homes provide a bedroom, food, help with personal care and staff on hand day and night, but there are no nurses based there; district nurses come in when needed. They are meant for people who find living at home too hard but whose health does not call for regular nursing.
Questions to ask care homes about residential care
- How do you help new residents settle in?
- What does the weekly fee include, and what costs extra?
- How many staff are on duty by day and at night?
- What activities run during the week?
- Can they bring their own furniture, and visit freely?
Helpline: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Getting a care needs assessment from Cornwall. Jargon explained: Residential care home.
Where else nearby offers residential care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liskeard | – | 8 | 5 |
| Callington | 7.3 mi | 3 | 1 |
| Saltash | 10.8 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Bodmin | 11.4 mi | 8 | 7 |
| Torpoint | 12.6 mi | 14 | 9 |
| Launceston | 13.2 mi | 4 | 2 |
| St Blazey | 13.4 mi | 3 | 3 |
Your council
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A care needs assessment from Cornwall council is free whatever your savings. With savings below £23,250, the council may help pay.
Asking Cornwall for an assessment, and how payment and direct payments work
Residential care in Liskeard: your questions answered
How many care homes in Liskeard offer residential care?
Residential care is offered by 8 of the 10 registered care homes in Liskeard (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Coombe House Residential Home, Kilmar House and St Anthony's Residential Home Limited.
Are care homes in Liskeard well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 5 (63%) of the 8 rated, with 1 Outstanding; 3 are Requires improvement or Inadequate.
How much does a care home cost in Liskeard?
Self-funder fees in South West: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,349 a week; nursing home £1,546 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). Read the full cost guide.
Will I get help from Cornwall council with the cost of a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Cornwall council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with Cornwall council.
How should I compare care homes in Liskeard?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 5 of the 8 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years. Older reports: 3. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed care, and the full price before you sign. A checklist to help.
How do nearby towns compare with Liskeard for residential care?
Counting residential care: Liskeard 8 (5 Good or Outstanding); Looe (6.9 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Callington (7.3 miles): 3, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Saltash (10.8 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding.
Busy? Let us pass your request to providers.
Describe what's needed in one form. We send it to as many as three Liskeard providers who accept enquiries via The Care Panel, and they email you back.
Residential care near Liskeard
- Residential care in Looe 6.9 mi
- Residential care in Callington 7.3 mi
- Residential care in Saltash 10.8 mi
- Residential care in Bodmin 11.4 mi
- Residential care in Torpoint 12.6 mi
- Residential care in Launceston 13.2 mi
- Residential care in St Blazey 13.4 mi
- Residential care in Tavistock 15.2 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.