Frances Bolitho Care Home
Care home in St. Ives, 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.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Frances Bolitho Care Home is a 45-bed residential and nursing care facility in St Ives, Cornwall, operated by Cornwallis Care Services. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across Safe, Effective, Caring and Responsive care; the Well-led domain is rated Requires Improvement (CQC report 2022). It supports older people with a focus on fostering independence and tailoring care to individual need.
The home is part of a larger network of care services across Cornwall run by Cornwallis Care Services. Care is planned around each resident's circumstances, preferences and background, developed in partnership with residents and their families.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 5 September 2022 · Last inspected 10 August 2022
Inspectors found a home that residents and staff described as caring, with good food and a homely feel. Residents said they felt safe, staff were trained and supported, and care plans were detailed and reviewed. Some storage, cleaning and record-keeping gaps were found during the visit, and staffing was stretched by COVID-19 absences.
- Residents said staff were caring, approachable and responsive when they called.
- Staff were trained, supervised, and found to be skilled in their roles, with robust recruitment.
- Care plans were personalised, regularly reviewed, and assessments were carried out before admission.
- Residents were supported to eat well and maintain health, and feedback surveys were acted upon.
- Storage was a problem, with equipment and COVID-19 supplies in communal areas and a bathroom unusable.
- Confidential information and key cabinets were left accessible in an unattended office.
- No cleaning schedule was available during an outbreak, and induction records for new staff were missing.
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
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 900 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
64 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
Frances Bolitho Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske), 22 miles away. The local GP practice is MORRAB SURGERY, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in St. Ives
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Pengarth Day Centre
To promote the health and wellbeing of the elderly and vulnerable residents of Penzance and surrounding area of West Penwith.
Part of Cornwallis Care Services
Frances Bolitho Care Home 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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