Care Homes in PL25
The PL25 postcode district has 14 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 294 beds, falling under Cornwall council. 12 are rated Good. 2 homes currently require improvement.
About care in PL25
PL25 covers St Austell town centre and the surrounding china clay country of mid-Cornwall. Twelve of the 14 registered homes hold a Good CQC rating, with none Outstanding — a pattern consistent with much of rural Cornwall. Cornwall Council administers adult social care for all Cornwall residents. With 294 beds across the postcode, provision serves a wide rural catchment; many Cornish villages lack local care homes and residents must travel to St Austell for residential provision. Private care fees in Cornwall are below the national average. Royal Cornwall Hospital at Truro is the main acute facility for St Austell residents, approximately 15 miles away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the PL25 postcode area?
There are 14 CQC-registered care homes in PL25, offering a combined 294 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in PL25 have?
Of the 14 care homes in PL25: 0 are rated Outstanding; 12 are rated Good; 2 require improvement; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in PL25?
Trevarna Residential and Nursing Home is among the highest-rated care homes in PL25, holding a CQC rating of Good with 53 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the PL25 postcode?
The PL25 postcode area falls under Cornwall. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in PL25?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Cornwall's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data