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Penhellis Nursing Home
Cross Street, Helston, TR13 8NQ — Care Home

Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Penhellis Nursing Home was rated
Rating published 11/07/2023. Read the full inspection report.
- 26 bedsRegistered capacity
- CornwallCouncil for care funding
- 01326 565840Care home's own number
- Swallowcourt LtdOperator
- 6th January 2011Registered since
- Glencare Homes Ltd, TR13 8NQRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Penhellis Nursing Home
Penhellis Nursing Home is a Care Home for Nursing, Dementia and Respite care, located in Helston, Cornwall.
In more detail
Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
Dementia care
Dementia specialisms
Medication support
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Considering Penhellis Nursing Home? See how live-in care compares
A move into residential care is a big, often rushed decision. Live-in care keeps your family member in their own home, with one dedicated carer, their own routine, and — for a couple — no separation.
Stay at home
No move, no new environment to adjust to — just one-to-one support in familiar surroundings.
One dedicated carer
Not a rotating rota of staff — a named, DBS-checked carer who gets to know your family member.
Couples stay together
Most care homes can't accommodate a couple together in one room. Live-in care can.
Care within a week
Often faster to arrange than a care home place, with no waiting list. Urgent starts are often possible in 24–48 hours.
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Leave your number and a care manager will call you back — usually within an hour, and always free.
- No obligation. A conversation, not a sales call — and never a call centre.
- A real care manager. Someone who arranges care every day, who can answer properly.
- Just two details. Your name and number — we don’t need an email address.
Or call us now on 0800 368 8558 Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Penhellis Nursing Home been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Penhellis Nursing Home "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published July 2023.
What types of care does Penhellis Nursing Home provide?
The care types on offer at Penhellis Nursing Home include Nursing, Dementia and Respite.
How many beds does Penhellis Nursing Home have?
Penhellis Nursing Home is registered with the Care Quality Commission for 26 beds.
Does Penhellis Nursing Home provide care for people with Dementia?
Yes. Penhellis Nursing Home does provide care for people with Dementia.
Which local authority does Penhellis Nursing Home come under?
Penhellis Nursing Home comes under Cornwall, the council that carries out care needs assessments and decides on council funding for care there.