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.
Areas in Cornwall
Specialist Care in Cornwall
All Care Homes
PL14 (11)
TR12 (4)
TR5 (3)
PL12 (6)
TR16 (6)
EX23 (7)
TR18 (7)
TR14 (12)
TR6 (4)
TR13 (4)
TR1 (10)
PL15 (15)
PL17 (4)
PL31 (6)
PL25 (14)
TR11 (6)
TR27 (10)
TR20 (3)
PL24 (5)
PL26 (5)
TR26 (2)
PL22 (2)
PL11 (6)
TR7 (11)
PL27 (5)
PL30 (4)
TR2 (4)
TR4 (4)
TR15 (5)
TR10 (2)
PL13 (4)
TR8 (2)
EX22 (1)
TR19 (2)
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