Menwinnion Country House
Care home in Penzance, Cornwall
Operated by AbleCare
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
Menwinnion Country House is a 40-bed residential care home located in Penzance, Cornwall. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2021).
The home provides residential care within grounds and is run on the principle of tailoring support to individual needs and preferences. Care is delivered by a trained team.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2026
What's nearby
Straight-line distances.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
142 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
Menwinnion Country House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske), 25.5 miles away. The local GP practice is MORRAB SURGERY, 3.9 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…
Part of AbleCare
Menwinnion Country House is one of 6 homes run by AbleCare 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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