Godolphin House Care Home
Care home in Helston, Cornwall
Operated by AbleCare
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
Godolphin House Care Home is a 32-bed care home in Helston, Cornwall, providing residential care with nursing support as required. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led, based on inspection in 2022.
The home supports older people requiring residential and nursing care, with a stated focus on person-centred provision tailored to individual needs. Care is delivered by trained staff.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 24 November 2022 · Last inspected 21 October 2022
Inspectors visited Godolphin House in October 2022 as a focused review, looking at safe, effective and well-led care, plus infection control. They found the home relaxed and a place where people felt safe, with staff described as compassionate and people taking part in a range of activities. Staffing, recruitment, medicines, and working with health professionals were all found to be in order.
- People said they felt safe, and staff were described as providing care with compassion.
- Staffing was found to be appropriate on the day, and recruitment practices were judged safe.
- Leadership was described as supporting staff, and quality assurance systems were judged effective.
- Infection control measures were in place, and the home has an ongoing programme of environmental improvement.
- A toilet next to the lounge has no lock, and the provider has been advised to seek guidance on protecting people's dignity when they use toilet facilities on their own.
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
- Fire station about 700 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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
73 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 |
What Cornwall council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Godolphin House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske), 13.6 miles away. The local GP practice is HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Helston
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Hopeships
HopeShips is a mental health and well-being chaplaincy project, based on the Old Quay in Newlyn Harbour. We open the "Fishermen's" Rest for coffee, company and counselling. We run activities such…
Mullion Age Concern
Fundraising, providing transport and social facilities for pensioners & the disabled. shopping and pleasure trips. outings in our minibus.
Part of AbleCare
Godolphin House Care Home is one of 6 homes run by AbleCare 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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