Cathedral View House
Care home in Truro, Cornwall
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.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Cathedral View House is a 60-bed nursing home in Truro, Cornwall, providing care for residents with a range of needs including complex conditions, stroke recovery and end-of-life support. The home is registered with trained nurses on duty at all times. It was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2022 report).
The home is located close to Truro town centre and local amenities. It operates as a small, family-run service and supports residents across daily living needs and specialist medical care.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 20 May 2022 · Last inspected 23 April 2022
Inspectors found that Cathedral View House, a care home for older people with residential and nursing units, had improved since its previous inspection. Medicines are now managed safely, care plans and risk records are current, and infection control and signage for people living with dementia have been addressed. Staff, people and relatives describe responsive help and capable staff, and the registered manager is credited with clear leadership.
- Medicines are handled as prescribed, with extra staff training and management oversight of medicine systems
- Care plans, reviews and risk monitoring are up to date and reflect people's current needs
- Infection prevention and control processes are in place, and staff use protective equipment correctly
- Signage in bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas helps people navigate the building independently
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
232 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
Cathedral View House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske), 1.5 miles away. The local GP practice is LANDER MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Truro
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Age Concern Perranporth and District
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