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Chypons Residential Home is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Penzance, Cornwall. It is operated by Mr Geoffrey Walden Knights.
The home provides specialist care for dementia, mental health, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Chypons Residential Home provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Chypons Residential Home in February 2026 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Chypons Residential Home is located in Penzance, within the Cornwall local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Chypons, Clifton Hill, Clifton Hill, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 5BU |
| Phone | 01736 362492 |
| Website | www.chypons.co.uk |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 16 February 2026 |
| Provider | Mr Geoffrey Walden Knights |
Is Chypons Residential Home registered with the CQC?
Yes. Chypons Residential Home is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-130167923
What type of care does Chypons Residential Home provide?
Chypons Residential Home provides residential homes, specialising in dementia, mental health conditions, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Chypons Residential Home?
You can contact Chypons Residential Home by phone on 01736 362492, or visit them at Chypons, Clifton Hill, Clifton Hill, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 5BU.
What is Chypons Residential Home's CQC rating?
Chypons Residential Home has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-130167923
What are Chypons Residential Home's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Chypons Residential Home's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Requires improvement, Effective: Requires improvement, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Requires improvement.
How many care homes are in Penzance?
There are 12 CQC-registered care homes in Penzance. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/penzance.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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