Penmount Grange
Care home in Bodmin, Cornwall
Operated by Mr & Mrs L Difford
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
Penmount Grange is a 27-bed care home in Bodmin, Cornwall. It is registered to provide care to older people and is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with all five key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — also rated Good. The CQC report was published in 2019.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 17 October 2019 · Last inspected 24 September 2019
Inspectors found that the home, which supports up to 27 people aged 65 and over, provides day-to-day care that people valued, with staff who know residents well and treat them kindly. Medicines, health appointments and meals were all described as well managed, and the atmosphere reported by people and staff was positive. Inspectors also identified some areas where planning and record-keeping should be more inclusive.
- Residents said they felt secure, and risks to their care were recorded in assessments that gave staff guidance on reducing them.
- Medicines were handled safely and given on schedule.
- Residents liked the food, had a good range of choice, and found drinks and snacks were always available.
- Staff were described as respecting people's privacy and dignity, and people and staff alike reported a positive culture, with regular quality checks carried out at every level of the service.
- Inspectors recommended that records of people's needs linked to their protected characteristics be improved.
- Inspectors recommended that staff be better equipped to meet people's diverse needs.
- Care plans did not clearly show that everyone had been asked about how they would like to spend their time meaningfully, and inspectors recommended addressing this.
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 August 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured).
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
43 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
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,097 |
| 2025 | £1,123 |
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Local health safety net
Penmount Grange is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske), 18.6 miles away. The local GP practice is BOSVENA HEALTH, 3.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Part of Mr & Mrs L Difford
Penmount Grange is one of 4 homes run by Mr & Mrs L Difford 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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