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Appledown

15 Heather Lane, Canonstown, Hayle, TR27 6NG

Residential care home · 6 beds · Appledown Care Home

Street view · 2026
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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,225
CQC rating
Good
December 2023
Beds
6
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Cornwall
£1,225a week

About £63,700 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,450 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a week

The 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.

See live-in carers near Hayle
10 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Cornwall

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.

About Appledown

Appledown is a residential care home in Hayle, in the Cornwall council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 6 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Appledown Care Home. The home has been registered since September 2011.

At its latest inspection, published December 2023, the CQC rated Appledown Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Appledown has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Cornwall with a fee on record typically charge about £1,225 a week for residential care and £1,774 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 199 registered care homes in Cornwall. The nearest to Appledown include Trewartha Residential and Nursing Home, The Downes Residential Care Home and The Beeches Nursing Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Learning disabilities

Registration

Registered with CQC
September 2011
Latest CQC rating
Good (December 2023)
Council area
Cornwall
Town
Hayle
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Requires improvement
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Appledown was rated Good overall; inspectors found safe, caring support, but the service was not always effective and needs improvement to its environment.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Appledown has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Cornwall typically charge about £1,225 a week for residential care and £1,774 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Appledown

How much does Appledown cost?

Appledown has not published its fees. Care homes in Cornwall typically charge about £1,225 a week for residential care and £1,774 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Appledown?

The Care Quality Commission rated Appledown Good in December 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Appledown provide nursing care?

No. Appledown is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Appledown offer dementia care?

Appledown is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Cornwall listing for homes that are.

How many residents does Appledown have?

Appledown is registered for up to 6 residents.

Care at home

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”
Karen S., about Nicola H.
See live-in carers near CornwallProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

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.

PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Hayle

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

10 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Cornwall
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
The Beeches Nursing Home, Hayle

The Beeches Nursing Home

Hayle, TR27 · 3.4 km · 28 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaOrange Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,225 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week