Cornerways
Residential care home in Paignton, Torbay
Operated by Peninsula Care Homes
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.
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Cornerways is a 50-bed care home in Paignton, Torbay, providing residential care and specialist dementia support for older people. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2022).
The home supports residents to maintain independence within a safe environment, with staff available to provide personalised assistance according to individual care needs.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 8 February 2022 · Last inspected 9 November 2021
Cornerways is a Good-rated home for up to 50 older people, including people living with dementia, and had 33 residents at the time of inspection. Inspectors found enough staff on duty, with call bells answered promptly and staff appearing unhurried. The registered manager, in post since mid-2021, has made changes to how the home operates, and staff said they are supported and involved in decisions.
- Staffing was judged sufficient, and call bells were answered promptly while staff appeared unhurried.
- Staff describe the registered manager as supportive and as consulting them when changes are planned.
- Infection prevention and control is strong: the home is clean, protective equipment is readily available, and staff follow current guidance.
- Quality checks are used to bring about improvements, and risks linked to nutrition, falls and pressure care have been identified with plans in place to reduce them.
- Inspectors made recommendations about how some medicines are managed.
- Inspectors also recommended changes to one part of the quality assurance process for medicines.
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
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Generally satisfactory
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 850 m away
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 SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
236 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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 | — |
| Dementia 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 Torbay council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,129 |
| 2025 | £1,163 |
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Local health safety net
Cornerways is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Torbay Hospital, 2.7 miles away. The local GP practice is PEMBROKE MEDICAL GROUP, 0.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Paignton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Part of Peninsula Care Homes
Cornerways is one of 5 homes run by Peninsula 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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