Ponsandane
Care home in Penzance, Cornwall
Operated by Swallowcourt
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
Ponsandane is a 47-bed care home in Penzance, Cornwall. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2024, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- 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
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
Ponsandane is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske), 21.5 miles away. The local GP practice is ATLANTIC MEDICAL GROUP, 0.8 miles away.
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…
Part of Swallowcourt
Ponsandane is one of 3 homes run by Swallowcourt 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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