The Downes Residential Care Home
Care home in Hayle, Cornwall
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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
The Downes Residential Care Home is a 31-bed care home in Hayle, Cornwall, providing residential care tailored to individual needs. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led, according to its most recent report.
The home emphasises staff training and support during the transition into residential care, with a focus on meeting each resident's specific requirements and interests. A range of leisure and recreational activities are offered to suit individual preferences and abilities.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 1 January 2020 · Last inspected 4 December 2019
The Downes Residential Care Home provides personal care to up to 28 people, some of whom live with dementia, and kept its Good rating at this inspection. Inspectors found that staff gave prompt support, treated people with care and respect, and involved them in decisions about their care.
- Safeguarding arrangements were in place and staff had training on recognising abuse.
- Medicines were managed well, with inspectors finding no errors and people reporting that their medicines arrived on time.
- Activities were a clear priority, and people had regular outings and walks.
- People, relatives and staff expressed confidence in how the service is managed, and people felt able to raise concerns.
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.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
68 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 |
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Local health safety net
The Downes Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske), 15.8 miles away. The local GP practice is BODRIGGY HEALTH CENTRE, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Hayle
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.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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