Pendennis Residential Care Home
Care home in Paignton, Torbay
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
Pendennis Residential Care Home is a 26-bed care home in Paignton, Torbay, Devon. It provides residential care for older people. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The staff at Pendennis approach care with attention to the dignity and individuality of each resident, recognising that people retain their own preferences, hopes and concerns throughout later life. The home aims to create an environment where residents feel secure and supported.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 29 August 2023 · Last inspected 19 June 2023
Inspectors found that people living at Pendennis Residential Care Home felt happy and safe, with risks assessed and managed by staff who knew their needs well. Medicines were handled safely by trained staff, and there was a person-centred culture supported by governance systems and regular feedback from people, relatives and staff.
- People reported they were happy and felt safe living at the service
- Staff knew people's needs well and how to manage risks linked to their care
- Medicines were managed safely by appropriately trained staff
- Governance systems measured care quality and drove improvement
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 January 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 950 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 SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
236 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 Torbay council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,129 |
| 2025 | £1,163 |
What Torbay council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Pendennis Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Torbay Hospital, 3.6 miles away. The local GP practice is CORNER PLACE SURGERY, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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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Kerswella Care
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Devon Memory Cafe Consortium
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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