Woodside Farm House
St Austell, PL25 · 2.2 km · 8 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialPotensial
Fee not published
Area typical £1,225 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Requires improvement
Averlea Residential Home
Fore Street, Polgooth, St Austell, PL26 7BP
Residential care home · 14 beds · Mr & Mrs D Evely
- Weekly fee
- £1,330
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- June 2025
- Beds
- 14
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Averlea Residential Home's reported fee
£1,330a week
About £69,160 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,660 a week
A 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 £210 a week less, £10,920 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,305 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near St Austell
10 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Cornwall
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About Averlea Residential Home
Averlea Residential Home is a residential care home in St Austell, in the Cornwall council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 14 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Mr & Mrs D Evely. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published June 2025, the CQC rated Averlea Residential Home Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Averlea Residential Home has told us it charges £1,330 a week for care home fees, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £69,160 a year. It is about 9% above the typical residential fee in Cornwall of £1,225 a week.
There are 199 registered care homes in Cornwall. The nearest to Averlea Residential Home include Woodside Farm House, Caprera and Copper Beeches Lodge. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- Mr & Mrs D Evely
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (June 2025)
- Council area
- Cornwall
- Town
- St Austell
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Inadequate and still in special measures; inspectors found some improvements but ongoing problems with staffing and oversight.
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
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Care home fees | £1,330 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “Averlea Residential Home Fees are £1330.00 per week” | Reported by the home “Averlea Residential Home Fees are £1330.00 per week” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week near Cornwall, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Averlea Residential Home
How much does Averlea Residential Home cost?
Averlea Residential Home charges £1,330 a week for care home fees (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Averlea Residential Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated Averlea Residential Home Requires improvement in June 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Averlea Residential Home provide nursing care?
No. Averlea Residential Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Averlea Residential Home offer dementia care?
Yes. Averlea Residential Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Averlea Residential Home have?
Averlea Residential Home is registered for up to 14 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.
Nicola H.
3 reviews
From £980 a week, 23 years caring
Based about 105 minutes from Cornwall. Can care for a couple
Klaudia S.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 18 years caring
Based about 111 minutes from Cornwall. Can care for a couple
Leigh W.
From £1,120 a week, 11 years caring
Based about 19 minutes from Cornwall
Helen H.
From £998 a week, 11 years caring
Based about 51 minutes from Cornwall. Can care for a couple
“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”
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.
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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
Caprera
St Austell, PL25 · 2.2 km · 35 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,225 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Copper Beeches Lodge
St Austell, PL25 · 2.2 km · 13 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,225 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week