Menwinnion Country House
Care home in Penzance, 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.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Menwinnion Country House is a 40-bed residential care home located in Penzance, Cornwall. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2021).
The home provides residential care within grounds and is run on the principle of tailoring support to individual needs and preferences. Care is delivered by a trained team.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 13 December 2021 · Last inspected 17 November 2021
Inspectors found that Menwinnion Country House, which supports up to 40 people in one adapted building, has made clear progress since its last inspection. Management has been strengthened with new senior roles, medicines handling and care planning have been reviewed, and staff now complete the training they need. People are described as receiving care that suits their needs, with staff seen as kind, respectful and attentive to dignity.
- Management has been strengthened with added senior and leadership roles, giving the registered manager room to focus on improvement and legal requirements.
- Care plans were rewritten to be person-centred and give staff clear guidance on individual needs and risks.
- Staff training and supervision are now tracked, and staff understand the Mental Capacity Act, consent and safeguarding.
- Medicines are managed more safely under improved systems, and people's end-of-life wishes are documented and followed.
- Records for medicines given only when needed should include more detail on why they are given, so staff can better understand the reason for each dose.
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2026
What's nearby
Straight-line distances.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
142 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
Menwinnion Country House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske), 25.5 miles away. The local GP practice is MORRAB SURGERY, 3.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Penzance
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.
Age Concern,st Just/pendeen
We are a small local Charity running a Charity Shop to raise funds to support the elderly in St Just and Pendeen. We were closed for some months due to the Covid lockdowns and are now open again…
Part of AbleCare
Menwinnion Country House 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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