Tamara House
Care home in Torpoint, Cornwall
Operated by Karlyon Care
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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Tamara House is a care home in Torpoint, Cornwall, with 29 registered beds. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across the key areas of safety, effectiveness, caring and responsiveness; the well-led domain is rated Requires Improvement (CQC report 2021).
The home is operated by Karlyon Care, a provider managing a number of residential care properties across the region. Tamara House welcomes enquiries from families considering residential care and can discuss the types of support available.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 50 m away
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 SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
1 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
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Tamara House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Derriford Hospital, 4.8 miles away. The local GP practice is RAME GROUP PRACTICE, 0.9 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Torpoint
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Part of Karlyon Care
Tamara House is one of 4 homes run by Karlyon Care 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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