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Dementia care homes in Cornwall

107 of the 199 care homes in Cornwall are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 3 are rated Outstanding and 81 Good. A dementia care home is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia, with staff trained for it and a building laid out to keep residents safe and settled.

We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for dementia care homes in Cornwall. The typical residential care home fee in the South West is £1,299 a week, and dementia care homes usually cost more than that. Every home that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.

A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.

Nursing careFees published

St Anne's - Saltash

Saltash, PL12 · 33 beds
CQC: Outstanding
ResidentialDementiaAnchor
Fee not published
Area typical £1,299 a week
No reviews yet

Breage House

Helston, TR13 · 16 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaKeelex 176
Fee not published
Area typical £1,299 a week
No reviews yet

Caprera

St Austell, PL25 · 35 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaSharob Care Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,299 a week
No reviews yet

Cross Keys

Penryn, TR10 · 9 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaKeelex 176
Fee not published
Area typical £1,299 a week
No reviews yet

Typical fees in Cornwall

We do not have enough published fees for this area yet to show a typical figure. Across England, residential care usually costs about £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.

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Common questions

How much do dementia care homes in Cornwall cost?

Not enough dementia care homes in Cornwall have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in the South West is typically £1,299 a week and dementia care homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.

How many dementia care homes are there in Cornwall?

107 of the 199 CQC-registered care homes in Cornwall are dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

What should I look for in a dementia care home in Cornwall?

Look for staff trained in dementia care, a building that is easy to find your way around, secure gardens, a calm routine and activities built around what residents used to enjoy. Ask how the home handles distress and whether it can keep caring for someone as dementia advances, so a second move is not needed.

Will the council pay for dementia care home care in Cornwall?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Ask the adult social care team at Cornwall council for a needs assessment.