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St Teresa's - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities

Long Rock, Penzance, TR20 9BJ

Nursing home · 27 beds · Leonard Cheshire Disability

Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,774
CQC rating
Good
October 2020
Beds
27
with nursing
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical nursing home in Cornwall
£1,774a week

About £92,248 a year

For a couple, two places: £3,548 a week

PrimeCarersA 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 St Teresa's - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities

St Teresa's - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities is a nursing home in Penzance, in the Cornwall council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 27 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with a physical disability. It is run by Leonard Cheshire Disability, which operates 34 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published October 2020, the CQC rated St Teresa's - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities 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.

St Teresa's - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities 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 St Teresa's - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities include Ponsandane, Frances Bolitho Care Home and The Bungalow. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Nursing care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Registration

Brand
Leonard Cheshire Disability
Registered with CQC
January 2011
Latest CQC rating
Good (October 2020)
Council area
Cornwall
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
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 safe, effective care and stronger management, but staffing cover and recent management changes need watching.

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

St Teresa's - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities 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 St Teresa's - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities

How much does St Teresa's - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities cost?

St Teresa's - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities 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 St Teresa's - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities?

The Care Quality Commission rated St Teresa's - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities Good in October 2020. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does St Teresa's - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities provide nursing care?

Yes. St Teresa's - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities 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 St Teresa's - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities offer dementia care?

St Teresa's - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Cornwall listing for homes that are.

How many residents does St Teresa's - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities have?

St Teresa's - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities is registered for up to 27 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.

“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”
Karen S., about Nicola H.
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.

Ponsandane, Penzance

Ponsandane

Penzance, TR18 · 3.3 km · 47 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaSwallowcourt
Fee not published
Area typical £1,225 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Penzance

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

The Bungalow

Penzance, TR18 · 4.0 km · 10 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,225 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

See all 34 care homes run by Leonard Cheshire Disability