St Mary's Haven
Care home in Penzance, Cornwall
Operated by Anson Care Services
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
St Mary's Haven is a care home in Penzance, Cornwall, operated by Anson Care Services as part of their residential care provision across West Cornwall. The home has 46 registered beds and provides residential care, including support for people living with dementia. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2021).
The home aims to support residents to live as full, dignified and independent a life as possible, drawing on available resources both within the service and from the local community.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 27 August 2021 · Last inspected 23 July 2021
Inspectors carried out a focused unannounced visit to this residential care home for up to 46 people, with 31 residents at the time, some living with dementia. People spoke positively about their care, describing staff as caring, responsive and attentive, and said they felt safe. Staff were described as recruited, trained and supervised appropriately, with time for social interaction, and the service was seen as well managed and approachable.
- Residents and a visiting professional described staff as caring and attentive, and staff were seen spending time chatting with people
- Staff received induction, training and supervision, including fire safety and mental health training, and knew how to keep people safe from harm
- Care records were individualised and risks were identified with guidance to reduce avoidable harm
- Medicines management had improved and people received their medicines safely, and the registered manager was described as approachable and supportive
- Inspectors recommended that the way medicines are stored be reviewed to ensure they are always kept at the correct temperature
- A recommendation from the previous inspection about pictorial signage to help people orient themselves was still being actioned
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 June 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 700 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- 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
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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 |
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Local health safety net
St Mary's Haven is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske), 22 miles away. The local GP practice is ATLANTIC MEDICAL GROUP, 0.3 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 Anson Care Services
St Mary's Haven is one of 6 homes run by Anson Care Services 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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