Care home costs in Cornwall
Weekly fees for 2026, from the homes that publish them. Updated as homes confirm their prices.
There are 199 care homes registered with the CQC in Cornwall, South West. 9 have a weekly fee on record with us, each dated and traced to where it came from.
The typical residential care home fee in Cornwall is £1,225 a week, about £63,700 a year. The middle half of homes charge between £1,213 and £1,276. That is about 9% less than the South West average of £1,350. That is about 6% less than the England figure of £1,300.
Nursing homes charge more because registered nurses are on site. Across the South West the typical nursing fee is £1,593 a week. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee, direct to the home.
Of the homes with a published fee, Eventide Residential Home Limited in Bude is the least expensive at £1,100 a week and Torpoint Nursing Centre in Torpoint the most at £1,948. A gap that size within one council area is normal: the room, the building and whether nursing is included all move the price.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £63,700 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,450 a week
Nursing care: £1,593 a week in the South West
A live-in carer, at homeThe typical live-in carer near Cornwall, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £105 a week less, £5,460 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,095 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
Least expensive care homes in Cornwall
| Care home | Town | CQC | From, a week | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers For comparison. One carer can look after a couple | Near Cornwall | Not a care home | £1,120 | 9% below |
| Eventide Residential Home Limited | Bude | CQC: Good | £1,100 | 10% below |
| Hillsborough Residential Home Dementia | Callington | CQC: Not yet rated | £1,200 | about typical |
| Fairfield Country Rest Home Dementia | Bude | CQC: Good | £1,225 | about typical |
| Polventon Residential Care Home Dementia | Helston | CQC: Good | £1,326 | 8% above |
| Averlea Residential Home Dementia | St Austell | CQC: Requires improvement | £1,330 | 9% above |
| Godolphin House Care Home Dementia | Helston | CQC: Good | £1,470 | 20% above |
| Menwinnion Country House Dementia | Penzance | CQC: Good | £1,495 | 22% above |
| Fairholme Nursing Home Nursing | Camborne | CQC: Good | £1,600 | 31% above |
Most expensive care homes in Cornwall
| Care home | Town | CQC | From, a week | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torpoint Nursing Centre Nursing · Dementia | Torpoint | CQC: Good | £1,948 | 59% above |
| Fairholme Nursing Home Nursing | Camborne | CQC: Good | £1,600 | 31% above |
| Menwinnion Country House Dementia | Penzance | CQC: Good | £1,495 | 22% above |
| Godolphin House Care Home Dementia | Helston | CQC: Good | £1,470 | 20% above |
| Averlea Residential Home Dementia | St Austell | CQC: Requires improvement | £1,330 | 9% above |
| Polventon Residential Care Home Dementia | Helston | CQC: Good | £1,326 | 8% above |
| Fairfield Country Rest Home Dementia | Bude | CQC: Good | £1,225 | about typical |
| Hillsborough Residential Home Dementia | Callington | CQC: Not yet rated | £1,200 | about typical |
“From” is the lowest weekly figure the home has published or confirmed to us, dated on each home’s page. Homes that add or correct a fee appear here within the day.
How Cornwall compares with nearby areas
| Council area | Residential, a week | Nursing, a week | Homes with fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall | £1,225 | 9 | |
| Devon | £1,238 | £1,600 | 8 |
| Somerset | £1,485 | £1,544 | 3 |
| North Somerset | £1,123 | £1,586 | 4 |
What the fee includes
A care home fee in Cornwall normally covers the room, meals, laundry, heating and personal care. Nursing homes add care from registered nurses. Hairdressing, chiropody, trips out, newspapers and some toiletries are usually charged on top, so ask for the list of extras before you sign.
Larger rooms, en suites and garden views cost more. Fees are reviewed once a year, usually in April; ask what last year’s increase was.
Who pays in Cornwall
If you have more than £23,250 in savings and assets you will normally pay the full fee yourself. Below that, Cornwall council assesses what you can contribute. The value of your home counts unless a partner or certain relatives still live there.
If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution direct to the home. People with very high health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which covers the whole fee.
Full guides: who pays, and when the council helps, NHS funded nursing care and Continuing Healthcare.
Care home or live-in care in Cornwall?
A live-in carer through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week near Cornwall for one person and the same carer can look after a couple. The typical residential fee in Cornwall is £1,225 a week per person, so for a couple live-in care is usually far cheaper than two care home places. Complex live-in care, for higher needs, is typically about £1,344 a week.
10 live-in carers within about two hours of Cornwall
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,200 a week. 8 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
“He had been a little anxious before she arrived, but has since stated that he would be very happy for her to care for him again”
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
Common questions
How much does a care home in Cornwall cost a week?
The typical residential care home in Cornwall charges £1,225 a week, based on 9 homes with a fee on record. Every home page shows where its figure came from and when.
How much does a care home in Cornwall cost a year?
At £1,225 a week a year in a residential care home comes to about £63,700, and nursing care about £82,836. Most homes raise fees once a year, usually in April.
What is the cheapest care home in Cornwall?
Eventide Residential Home Limited in Bude has the lowest published fee we hold for Cornwall, from £1,100 a week (care home fees). The full table on this page lists every home with a fee on record, cheapest first.
Will Cornwall council pay for my care home?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250, Cornwall council will assess your needs and what you can afford, and may pay part or all of the fee. Councils pay a set rate; if the home you choose charges more, a relative or friend may need to pay a top-up. Ask the adult social care team for a needs assessment first.
Is live-in care cheaper than a care home in Cornwall?
A live-in carer through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week near Cornwall, and complex care about £1,344. Against the typical Cornwall residential fee of £1,225 it is less for one person, and for a couple it is usually much cheaper because one carer looks after both.
Fees last checked October 2026.