Chypons Residential Home
Penzance, TR18 · 4.9 km · 27 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
CQC: Good
Menwinnion Country House
AbleCare (Menwinnion) Limited, Lamorna Valley, Penzance, TR19 6BJ
Residential care home · 40 beds · Able Care (Menwinnion)
- Weekly fee
- £1,495
- reported by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- December 2021
- Beds
- 40
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
Menwinnion Country House's reported fee
£1,495a week
About £77,740 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,990 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 £375 a week less, £19,500 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,635 a week less than two places.
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About Menwinnion Country House
Menwinnion Country House is a residential care home in Penzance, in the Cornwall council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 40 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by Able Care (Menwinnion). The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published December 2021, the CQC rated Menwinnion Country House 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.
Menwinnion Country House has told us it charges £1,495 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 August 2026. That comes to about £77,740 a year. It is about 22% above the typical residential fee in Cornwall of £1,225 a week.
There are 199 registered care homes in Cornwall. The nearest to Menwinnion Country House include Chypons Residential Home, Penlee Residential Care Home and The Old Manor House. 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
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Able Care (Menwinnion) Limited
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (December 2021)
- Council area
- Cornwall
- Town
- Penzance
The CQC inspection, explained
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- 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.
Rated Good; inspectors found kind, safe care and major improvement, but records for medicines given when needed were not always detailed.
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 | £1,495 as of August 2026 Reported by the home “our currently weekly fee is £1495.00 per week.” | Reported by the home “our currently weekly fee is £1495.00 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 Menwinnion Country House
How much does Menwinnion Country House cost?
Menwinnion Country House charges £1,495 a week for care home fees (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Menwinnion Country House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Menwinnion Country House Good in December 2021. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Menwinnion Country House provide nursing care?
No. Menwinnion Country House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Menwinnion Country House offer dementia care?
Yes. Menwinnion Country House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Menwinnion Country House have?
Menwinnion Country House is registered for up to 40 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
Penlee Residential Care Home
Penzance, TR18 · 6.3 km · 25 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
The Old Manor House
Penzance, TR18 · 6.4 km · 14 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