Penlee Residential Care Home
Care home in Penzance, 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.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Penlee Residential Care Home is a 25-bed care home located in Penzance, Cornwall. The home provides residential care and is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report 2022).
The home aims to support residents through transitions into care, recognising that such moves often follow significant life changes. Penlee works to understand each person's background and circumstances, with the goal of providing an environment where residents feel safe, cared for and valued.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 21 November 2022 · Last inspected 26 October 2022
Inspectors found that people received their medicines safely and were supported by staff who were kind and caring. Staff had the training they needed, and people appeared relaxed and at ease with them. The report describes a friendly atmosphere, and people could choose how to spend their time and go out into the community.
- Medicines were handled safely and in a caring way.
- People described staff as caring and kind, and people who could not express their views seemed comfortable with staff.
- Care records were personalised, risks were identified, and staff had guidance on reducing avoidable harm.
- The building was clean, infection control procedures were in place, and staff had the training they needed.
- Inspectors recommended that newly introduced mental capacity assessments be completed.
- Some care files contained large amounts of dated information that was difficult to navigate; the registered manager has responded to this.
- Some gaps in records and audits were identified, which the registered manager addressed straight away.
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 October 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 850 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
142 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
Penlee Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske), 22.2 miles away. The local GP practice is MORRAB SURGERY, 0 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…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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