Cathedral View House
Care home in Truro, 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).
About
Cathedral View House is a 60-bed nursing home in Truro, Cornwall, providing care for residents with a range of needs including complex conditions, stroke recovery and end-of-life support. The home is registered with trained nurses on duty at all times. It was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2022 report).
The home is located close to Truro town centre and local amenities. It operates as a small, family-run service and supports residents across daily living needs and specialist medical care.
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
232 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Care fee trajectory
Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.
What Cornwall council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Cathedral View House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske), 1.5 miles away. The local GP practice is LANDER MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Truro
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of older people in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We aim to provide assistance and support on any issues of concern to older people. We strive to…
St Feock Community Transport Cio
Help the elderly and lonely
Age Concern Perranporth and District
Providing a centre for elderly people of Perranporth and District to meet on a daily basis, providing social events, outings, advice and help.
More care homes near Truro
Information last reviewed October 2026.
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