Care home
The White House Falmouth
Care home in Falmouth, Cornwall
The White House Falmouth
Care home in Falmouth, Cornwall
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
The White House Falmouth is a 17-bed care home in Falmouth, Cornwall. It provides residential care and is registered with the Care Quality Commission, which rated it Requires Improvement in its 2023 report. The home was rated Good for Caring, but Requires Improvement across Safe, Effective, Responsive and Well-led.
Families considering The White House Falmouth should review the full CQC inspection report to understand the specific concerns identified and any action the home is taking to improve.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 28 April 2023 · Last inspected 20 February 2023
Inspectors found that people feel comfortable at The White House Falmouth, a service registered for up to 17 older people, and relatives spoke positively about the care. Staffing has increased, giving the team more time off and a better work-life balance, and care plans, risk assessments and fire safety have improved since the last visit. Recruitment records, quality assurance systems and daily care records still need work.
- People feel at ease in the service, and relatives were complimentary about the care provided.
- Care plans and risk assessments were updated to reflect people's current needs and give staff clear guidance on managing risks.
- Environmental safety improved, with fire doors no longer propped open, cleaning materials stored safely, and personal emergency evacuation plans now in place.
- Medicines are handled as prescribed, staff have clearer guidance on as-required medicines, and additional secure storage was installed.
- Recruitment records are disorganised, and some information needed to show that new staff are suitable for care work is missing.
- Effective quality assurance systems have not yet been fully introduced.
- Daily care records are not being completed consistently.
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 August 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 550 m away
- Fire station about 550 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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
137 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 White House Falmouth is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske), 7.3 miles away. The local GP practice is FALMOUTH HEALTH CENTRE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Falmouth
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Falmouth Age Concern
The main activity is the organising and running of a befriending scheme to enhance the lives of those who, for whatever reason, are lonely and isolated and being excluded from social contact in…
St Feock Community Transport Cio
Help the elderly and lonely
Age Concern in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of older people in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We aim to provide assistance and support on any issues of concern to older people. We strive to…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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