Care Homes in Cornwall

Cornwall is a local authority in the South West region of England with 200 CQC-registered care homes and 4,809 beds in total. 5 homes have achieved an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission , while 150 are rated Good. 37 homes require improvement. Care homes in Cornwall span 37 postcode districts.

200
Care Homes
4,809
Total Beds
3.6
Avg Rating
5 Outstanding
150 Good
37 RI
4 Inadequate

Areas in Cornwall

Specialist Care in Cornwall

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Choosing a Care Home in Cornwall

With 200 care homes across Cornwall, families have 155 well-rated options to consider. 37 homes currently require improvement — always read the latest CQC inspection report before visiting.

We recommend shortlisting three to five homes, visiting each in person, and using our guide to choosing a care home to compare them systematically. Before committing, it is also worth understanding how care home fees are funded in Cornwall — the local authority may contribute towards costs depending on the level of assessed need and financial circumstances.

Cornwall has 5 Outstanding-rated homes — see the full comparison of best care homes in Cornwall.

Nearby Councils

Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data

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