The Hollies

The Hollies is a residential care home in St. Austell, in the Cornwall council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 20 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Mrs Maryel Dye. The home has been registered since March 2019.

At its latest inspection, published September 2024, the CQC rated The Hollies Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Hollies 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 Hollies include Penmount Grange, Foxhole House and Clann House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.