Caprera
Care home in St. Austell, Cornwall
Operated by Sharob Care Homes
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- 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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What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 16 May 2022 · Last inspected 25 April 2022
Inspectors describe Caprera as a residential care home for up to 31 mainly older people, with no nursing care on site, and found it still rated good. People and relatives said they were happy and felt safe, and staff were described as caring, spending time chatting with residents. The report says staff were trained, supervised and recruited safely, care records were individualised and well managed, and people were supported to reach healthcare services.
- Residents and relatives reported being happy with their care and feeling safe
- Staff were described as caring and gave residents time for conversation and afternoon activities
- Care records were individualised, up to date, and reflected each person's needs and preferences
- Staff said managers and the provider were approachable, supportive and listened to concerns
- The environment was described as under an ongoing improvement programme
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.
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- 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
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 |
What Cornwall council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Caprera is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske), 13.8 miles away. The local GP practice is ST AUSTELL HEALTH GROUP, 1.9 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Part of Sharob Care Homes
Caprera is one of 2 homes run by Sharob Care Homes 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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