Care home
Penbownder House
Care home in Launceston, Cornwall
Penbownder House
Care home in Launceston, 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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Penbownder House is a 34-bed care home in Launceston, Cornwall. It provides residential care and is registered to support older adults and those with dementia. The home was inspected by the Care Quality Commission in 2025 and rated Requires Improvement overall. The home was rated Good for safety, effectiveness and caring, but Requires Improvement in its responsiveness to residents' needs and its leadership and management.
The home is working to address the areas identified for improvement by the regulator. Families considering Penbownder House should read the full CQC inspection report for detailed findings and the provider's action plan.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured).
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
14 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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
Penbownder House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Derriford Hospital, 18.9 miles away. The local GP practice is LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Launceston
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Launceston Memory Cafe
Our catchphrase is "Community support for those living with dementia". We provide a fortnightly Cafe for dementia sufferers and their carers to meet other individuals and volunteers so as to share…
Launceston Community Transport Partnership
providing transport facilities in Launceston and surrounding parishes for those who are unable to access conventional public transport services
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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