Care homes · Cornwall
Care homes in Penzance
There are 8 care homes in Penzance on the CQC register, 286 beds in all; 6 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Swallowcourt Limited (2). CQC has rated 8 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 81% across Cornwall and 83% across England. We estimate typical fees in Penzance at about £1,530 a week for residential care and £1,690 for nursing careestimated. 4 care homes have not been rated for more than four years.
Updated 26 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
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- Dementia is a registered specialism for 6, and 4 provide nursing.
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Citation: "Care homes in Penzance", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 8care homes registered with CQC
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 4offer nursing care
- 0with a rating or inspection since October 2024
| Care | Penzance | South West | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care, a week | £1,530 | £1,450 | £1,400 |
| Nursing care, a week | £1,690 | £1,690 | £1,640 |
Penzance care homes, ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 8
- Elderly care · 8
- Physical disability care · 7
- Dementia care · 6
- Care for adults under 65 · 6
- Nursing care · 4
- Residential care · 4
- Sensory impairment care · 4
- Learning disability care · 3
- Mental health care · 3
Penlee Residential Care Home
What inspectors found: The inspection was prompted following concerns raised to the Care Quality Commission in relation to the management of medicines, consent, governance and staffing levels.
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Frances Bolitho Care Home
What inspectors found: The completion of this permanent building was in progress but had been delayed.
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
The Old Manor House
What inspectors found: The provider had systems in place to protect people from the risk of abuse and people told us they felt safe.
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Ponsandane
What inspectors found: People told us staff at Ponsandane were “Very kind, caring and helpful” and relatives were pleased by the quality of care people received.
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
Trevaylor Manor
What inspectors found: We toured the premises and found a few doors marked 'fire door keep shut' which were propped open.
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
St Mary's Haven
What inspectors found: People told us they were happy with the care they received and people said they felt safe living there.
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
The Bungalow
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
St Teresa's - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities
What inspectors found: Relatives agreed with this view and commented "They have really kept all the residents very safe and they have thought about the residents as…
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
Dementia care homes in Penzance
6 of the 8 care homes in Penzance are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 6 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 6 registered for dementia.
How much care homes charge in Penzance
| Residential care home | £1,349 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,546 a week |
What the council pays (Cornwall Council): £27.34 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,123.14 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,231.11 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). Where a provider charges more, the extra is usually met by a top-up.
Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). For a firm figure, request prices from providers here; for a rough one, use our weekly cost calculator.
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Penzance in figures
Of Penzance and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Penzance has the highest share of all listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding (100%); next is Hayle at 91%. 0% of care homes in Penzance have a CQC rating from the last two years, against 19% across Cornwall. Typical size: 22 beds across Cornwall, 36 on average in Penzance. Compare Penzance's 100% Good or Outstanding with 81% for the rated care homes among the 155 we list in Cornwall. The oldest current rating dates from November 2019 (The Bungalow). On their CQC registrations, 7 of 8 list physical disabilities, 3 of 8 list learning disabilities and 3 of 8 list mental health conditions. Cornwall has 5 Outstanding care homes, none of them in Penzance. The newest registration is The Bungalow, registered with CQC in July 2024. The nursing share is 50% here (4 of 8 homes) and 25% across Cornwall.
Owners and groups: care homes in Penzance
- Anson Care Services Limited 2 listed here
- Swallowcourt Limited 2 listed here
- Cornwallis Care Services Ltd 1 listed here
- Corserv Solutions Ltd 1 listed here
- Leonard Cheshire Disability 1 listed here
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Nearby towns against Penzance
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penzance | – | 8 | 8 |
| Hayle | 7.5 mi | 11 | 10 |
| Helston | 12.1 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Camborne | 12.7 mi | 11 | 9 |
| Illogan | 14.8 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Redruth | 15.9 mi | 7 | 5 |
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Questions families ask about care homes in Penzance
How many care homes are there in Penzance?
Penzance has 8 care homes on the CQC register (Oct 2026). Of these, 4 provide nursing care and 6 support people living with dementia. Well-rated choices include Penlee Residential Care Home, Frances Bolitho Care Home and The Old Manor House.
Are care homes in Penzance well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 8 (100%) of the 8 rated.
How much does a care home cost in Penzance?
Average 2026 self-funder fees in South West: residential care home £1,349 a week; nursing home £1,546 a week. Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from Cornwall council with the cost of a care home?
It may. Cornwall council must offer a free care needs assessment (Care Act 2014). For a care home, the value of the home is usually included in the means test unless a partner or certain relatives still live there, and it is ignored for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay; the upper limit in England is £23,250. NHS-funded nursing care can help with nursing costs. How to contact Cornwall council.
How should I compare care homes in Penzance?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: none of the 8 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 8 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed care, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Penzance for care homes?
Counting care homes: Penzance 8 (8 Good or Outstanding); Hayle (7.5 miles): 11, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Helston (12.1 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Camborne (12.7 miles): 11, 9 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care homes near Penzance
- Care homes in Hayle 7.5 mi
- Care homes in Helston 12.1 mi
- Care homes in Camborne 12.7 mi
- Care homes in Illogan 14.8 mi
- Care homes in Redruth 15.9 mi
- Care homes in St Agnes 19.8 mi
- Care homes in Falmouth 20.5 mi
- Care homes in Truro 23.6 mi
Other help in Penzance
- How to pay for care in Cornwall
- Best rated care homes in Cornwall
- Nursing homes in Cornwall
- What care homes cost in England in 2026, by region and council
- Every Outstanding service in Cornwall: 2026 list
- NHS-funded nursing care explained
- CQC ratings explained
- Home care or a care home?
- Signs it may be time for a care home
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.