Beech Lodge
Care home in St. Austell, Cornwall
Operated by Cornwallis Care Services
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.
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About
Beech Lodge is a 28-bed residential and nursing home in St. Austell, Cornwall, operated by Cornwallis Care Services. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2021).
Beech Lodge supports older people with a person-centred approach, working to understand each resident's individual needs, preferences and background in order to tailor care around their lifestyle and aims. The home prioritises independence and regularly seeks feedback from residents and families to identify and address any concerns.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 18 June 2021 · Last inspected 1 June 2021
Inspectors found that people at this care home, which supports up to 28 adults including some living with dementia, felt safe and were happy with their care. Staff were described as caring, took time to talk with people, and were supported through induction, training and supervision. The report says the registered manager was approachable and that records and communication with families were kept up to date.
- People and relatives reported being happy with the care received, including through the pandemic period
- Staff were recruited safely and training, supervision and mental health and fire safety training were in place
- Care records were individualised, and people were offered choice in menus, daily life and special diets
- The registered manager was described as approachable and responsive to concerns, and the previous breaches of regulation had been resolved
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
190 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Cornwall council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,097 |
| 2025 | £1,123 |
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Local health safety net
Beech Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske), 14.1 miles away. The local GP practice is ST AUSTELL HEALTH GROUP, 1.7 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Part of Cornwallis Care Services
Beech Lodge is one of 9 homes run by Cornwallis Care Services on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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