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Porthgwara Nursing Home is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Helston, Cornwall. It is operated by Porthgwara Nursing Home LLP.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, older adults (65+), physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, Porthgwara Nursing Home provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
Following an inspection in February 2021, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated Porthgwara Nursing Home as Outstanding — the highest possible rating, awarded to a small proportion of care services in England. This reflects exceptional care practices across all five inspection domains.
Notably, the home received an Outstanding rating for care quality, and Outstanding leadership.
Porthgwara Nursing Home is located in Helston, within the Cornwall local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | North Corner, Coverack, Coverack, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6TG |
| Phone | 01326 280307 |
| Website | www.porthgwaranursinghome.co.uk |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 13 February 2021 |
| Provider | Porthgwara Nursing Home LLP |
Is Porthgwara Nursing Home registered with the CQC?
Yes. Porthgwara Nursing 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/1-113524355
What type of care does Porthgwara Nursing Home provide?
Porthgwara Nursing Home provides nursing homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, caring for adults over 65 yrs, physical disabilities.
How do I contact Porthgwara Nursing Home?
You can contact Porthgwara Nursing Home by phone on 01326 280307, or visit them at North Corner, Coverack, Coverack, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6TG.
What is Porthgwara Nursing Home's CQC rating?
Porthgwara Nursing Home has been rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This is the highest rating awarded by the CQC. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-113524355
What are Porthgwara Nursing Home's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Porthgwara Nursing Home's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Outstanding, Responsive: Outstanding, Well-led: Outstanding.
How many care homes are in Helston?
There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in Helston. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/helston.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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