The Downes Residential Care Home

The Downes Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Hayle, in the Cornwall council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 31 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Malcolm Victor John Burkett. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published January 2020, the CQC rated The Downes Residential Care 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.

The Downes Residential Care 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 The Downes Residential Care Home include The Beeches Nursing Home, Bonaer Care Home and Station Villa. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.