Torpoint Nursing Centre
Torpoint, PL11 · 54 beds
CQC: Good
Nursing care
£1,948 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
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.
Dementia care homes in Cornwall typically cost £1,330 a week, about £69,160 a year, based on 7 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,276 to £1,483. That is about 9% more than the typical residential fee in Cornwall of £1,225.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,120 a week near Cornwall and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical dementia care home in Cornwall
£1,330a week
About £69,160 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,660 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a week
The typical live-in carer near Cornwall, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £210 a week less, £10,920 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,305 a week less than two places.
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10 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Cornwall
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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
Asheborough House Care Centre
Saltash, PL12 · 31 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Beech Lawn Nursing and Residential Home
Liskeard, PL14 · 44 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Benoni Nursing Home Limited
Penzance, TR19 · 25 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Cathedral View House
Truro, TR1 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Cedar Grange Residential and Nursing Home
Launceston, PL15 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Chyvarhas Residential and Nursing Home
Callington, PL17 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Eshcol House Nursing Home
Truro, TR2 · 31 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Frances Bolitho Care Home
St Ives, TR18 · 45 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Glencoe Care Home
Hayle, TR27 · 20 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Hendra Court
Par, PL24 · 50 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Kenwyn
Truro, TR1 · 102 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Kernow House
Launceston, PL15 · 85 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
King Charles Court
Falmouth, TR11 · 30 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Malvern House
Saltash, PL12 · 22 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Meadowbrook House
Lostwithiel, PL22 · 42 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Pengover Residential and Nursing Home
Liskeard, PL14 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Penhellis Nursing Home
Helston, TR13 · 26 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Ponsandane
Penzance, TR18 · 47 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Redannick Residential and Nursing Home
Truro, TR1 · 41 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
St Martin's Residential and Nursing Home
Camborne, TR14 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Beeches Nursing Home
Hayle, TR27 · 28 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Tregenna House
Camborne, TR14 · 49 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Trelana
Bude, EX23 · 50 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,330 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
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.
Typical dementia care homes fees in Cornwall
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 107 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,330
- Usually £1,276 to £1,483 a week7 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,120
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Cornwall cost?
Dementia care homes in Cornwall typically charge £1,330 a week, usually between £1,276 and £1,483. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so 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.