St Mary's Haven
Penzance, TR18 · 0.7 km · 46 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
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,774
- CQC rating
- Good
- April 2024
- Beds
- 47
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
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The typical nursing home in Cornwall
£1,774a week
About £92,248 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,548 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,344a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
Staying at home could cost about £430 a week less, £22,360 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £2,193 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Penzance
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 Ponsandane
Ponsandane is a nursing home in Penzance, in the Cornwall council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 47 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with a learning disability or autism and people with a physical disability. It is run by Swallowcourt, which operates 3 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published April 2024, the CQC rated Ponsandane 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.
Ponsandane 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 Ponsandane include St Mary's Haven, The Bungalow and Frances Bolitho Care Home, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Learning disabilities
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Swallowcourt Limited
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (April 2024)
- Council area
- Cornwall
- Town
- Penzance
The CQC inspection, explained
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found good infection control, safe visiting arrangements and clean premises.
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
Ponsandane 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 Ponsandane
How much does Ponsandane cost?
Ponsandane 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 Ponsandane?
The Care Quality Commission rated Ponsandane Good in April 2024. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Ponsandane provide nursing care?
Yes. Ponsandane is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Ponsandane offer dementia care?
Yes. Ponsandane is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Ponsandane have?
Ponsandane is registered for up to 47 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.
Other care homes near Penzance
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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 Bungalow
Penzance, TR18 · 0.8 km · 10 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialCorserv Solutions
Fee not published
Area typical £1,225 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Frances Bolitho Care Home
St Ives, TR18 · 0.8 km · 45 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