Rowan House Residential Home
Residential care home in Saltash, Cornwall
Operated by M & C Care
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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
Rowan House Residential Home is a 26-bed care home in Saltash, Cornwall, providing residential care and specialist dementia support. The home supports older people aged 65 and over, as well as younger adults under 65.
Rowan House was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2023. The home was rated Good for Effective, Caring and Responsive care, and Requires Improvement for Safe and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 31 August 2023 · Last inspected 27 July 2023
Inspectors found that people at Rowan House Residential Home, a service for up to 26 people with dementia that also runs a домiciliary care agency, were happy with their care and felt safe. Staff were described as kind, caring and respectful of privacy and dignity, and people and relatives spoke warmly of the atmosphere and the management. The report noted that staff were well trained, that care plans were detailed and up to date, and that the environment was safe.
- People and relatives described staff as friendly, kind and caring, and said they were happy with the service
- Staff received induction, training and support, including fire safety and dementia care, before working alone
- Care plans and risk assessments were clear, up to date and reviewed regularly
- The environment and equipment were kept safe, with regular health and safety checks in place
- Risks were not always identified, assessed and recorded, and one person was exposed to potential financial risk with no checks on staff financial transactions
- Recruitment processes were not entirely robust
- Capacity assessments in two care plans were misleading and contradictory, and policies did not always support people's choice and control
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected April 2026
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
85 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia 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
Rowan House Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Derriford Hospital, 4.5 miles away. The local GP practice is PORT VIEW SURGERY, 0 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Saltash
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Plymouth Music Zone Limited
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Plymouth Age Concern
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The Elder Tree Limited (Voluntary Visiting Service)
The Elder Tree provides an extensive support and befriending network for isolated and vulnerable older people resident in Plymouth.
Callington and District Age Concern
A weekly lunch club held on Thursdays in each month - providing a two course meal followed by entertainment.
Tavistock Community Transport Association
It provides community transport services in the Tavistock, West Devon and East Cornwall areas through the operation of the Tavistock Country Bus.
Part of M & C Care
Rowan House Residential Home is one of 2 homes run by M & C Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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