The Hollies
Care home in St. Austell, 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 Hollies is a 20-bed care home in St. Austell, Cornwall, providing residential care. The home was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2024. Within that rating, the home was judged Good for Effective, Caring and Responsive care, but Requires Improvement for Safe and Well-led.
Families considering The Hollies should discuss current provision and any recent changes with the home directly, and may wish to review the full CQC inspection report for detail on the areas identified for improvement.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
190 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
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Local health safety net
The Hollies is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske), 15 miles away. The local GP practice is CLAYS PRACTICE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Requires improvement’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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