Penmeneth House
Care home in Hayle, Cornwall
Operated by MPS Care Group
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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
Penmeneth House is a residential care home in Hayle, Cornwall, with 15 registered beds. It is run by MPS Care (Hayle) Limited, which says the home's purpose is to give residents safe and secure accommodation. The operator also says it aims for residents and their families to be satisfied with the service and to recommend the home to others.
The Care Quality Commission rated Penmeneth House Good overall in its 2022 report. Within that rating, Safe, Caring, Responsive and Well-led were each graded Good, and Effective was graded Requires Improvement.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 31 August 2022 · Last inspected 21 June 2022
Inspectors found that people living at this residential home felt safe and were happy with their care, describing staff as kind. Staff were seen spending relaxed time with people, including playing games and chatting in the communal lounge. The overall rating improved to good since the last inspection.
- People said they felt safe and comfortable, and inspectors saw staff giving support at a relaxed pace.
- Staffing was sufficient, people said staff responded promptly, and call bells were within reach of everyone.
- Medicines were managed safely, health and wellbeing risks were identified and reduced, and referrals to healthcare professionals were made promptly.
- People were supported to keep important relationships and take part in activities, with a part-time activities coordinator and a vehicle for trips out.
- Staff had misunderstood recent national guidance on mask wearing. Managers acted straight away to correct this, but inspectors recommended checking that guidance changes are fully understood before they are introduced.
- Inspectors recommended improving how details of deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS) applications are recorded.
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 February 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
68 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 |
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Local health safety net
Penmeneth House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske), 15.4 miles away. The local GP practice is BODRIGGY HEALTH CENTRE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Hayle
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.
Part of MPS Care Group
Penmeneth House is one of 7 homes run by MPS Care Group 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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