Chypons Residential Home

Chypons Residential Home is a residential care home in Penzance, in the Cornwall council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 27 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and people with mental health needs. It is run by Mr Geoffrey Walden Knights. The home has been registered since May 2011.

At its latest inspection, published February 2026, the CQC rated Chypons Residential Home 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.

Chypons Residential Home 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 Chypons Residential Home include Penlee Residential Care Home, The Old Manor House and Frances Bolitho Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.