Alexandras Community Care Penryn
Home care agency in Penryn, Cornwall
Operated by Westcountry Home Care
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Alexandras Community Care Penryn is a home care agency based in Penryn, Cornwall, providing care and support in people's own homes. Dementia is its main focus, and it also supports older people, adults with physical disabilities, people with mental health needs and people with sensory impairment. Visits can be as short as half an hour, or live-in care can be arranged for a temporary period or on a long-term basis. The agency says its carers are trained and that specialist staff are available for particular care needs.
The Care Quality Commission rated the agency Good overall in its 2021 report, with Good ratings for the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led key questions.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 20 January 2021 · Last inspected 15 December 2020
Inspectors carried out a focused follow-up visit to this domiciliary care provider in Penryn, Cornwall, which supports 51 people in their homes. They found that earlier problems with recording safeguarding concerns, managing risks linked to people's behaviour, and medicines information had been addressed. Staff were described as knowing how to keep people safe, having enough time for visits, and feeling well supported, and people said visits were mostly on time.
- Safeguarding allegations are now recorded, investigated and reported more effectively than before.
- Care plans are individualised and include details of medicines and the support people need with them.
- Staff are recruited safely, receive training, and say they have time to meet people's needs without rushing.
- Feedback from people and relatives is positive, and the management team is seen as approachable and responsive to concerns.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
Straight-line distances.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
What home care costs
Estimated typical UK ranges — Alexandras Community Care Penryn will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.
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Local health safety net
Alexandras Community Care Penryn is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske), 6.6 miles away. The local GP practice is PENRYN SURGERY, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Part of Westcountry Home Care
Alexandras Community Care Penryn is one of 3 services run by Westcountry Home Care on AskBart. See how the group's services are rated and where it operates.
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