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 we are still collecting figures for Cornwall. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.

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, costs from about £1,120 a week.