Penhellis Nursing Home
Nursing home in Helston, Cornwall
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- 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
Penhellis Nursing Home is a 26-bed nursing home in Helston, Cornwall, providing care for people with physical disabilities. The home is within walking distance of Helston town centre and offers nursing-level care in a residential setting. 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.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 10 July 2023 · Last inspected 25 May 2023
Inspectors looked at this care home for up to 26 older people after a focused review prompted by a safeguarding notification gap, covering the safe, effective and well-led areas. People described feeling happy, safe and well cared for, and inspectors observed relaxed residents and staff who took time to talk with them. Records, medicines, training, staffing, infection control and care planning were all found to be in order, and the overall rating stayed good.
- Staff were described as caring, with long-serving team members who spend time chatting with residents
- The environment was safe and well maintained, with health and safety checks and suitable equipment in place
- Medicines were handled safely, and staff had appropriate training including fire safety and dementia care
- Management was described as accessible and responsive, with clear information on how to make a complaint
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected February 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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 CourseLimited
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing 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
Penhellis Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske), 14 miles away. The local GP practice is COBER VALLEY HEALTH, 0.4 miles away.
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.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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