Care Homes for Older People in and around Helston

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Browse 30 Helston Older Person Care Homes

Avg. Review Score 9.2
Total 654 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,430 per week

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Barchester Falmouth Court Care Home

Dracaena Avenue, Falmouth TR11 2EW

9.4 miles from centre of Helston

9.965 Reviews

26 2

"I have been nothing but satisfied with the standard of empathy and care at Falmouth Court Care Home. Whenever I visit the resident I am..."Read all 65 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 66 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Located on Dracaena Avenue in Falmouth, Falmouth Court Care Home, operated by Barchester Healthcare, offers high-quality residential care and dementia care just moments from Falmouth Harbour. Every... Read more

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St Clair House

32 Basset Road, Camborne TR14 8SL

7.6 miles from centre of Helston

9.825 Reviews

"My father was a resident at st Clair for just under 2 years, until his passing this August 2026. I cannot, at any time during his brief..."Read all 25 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 25 rooms

Group/Owner JAMMAC Group

St Clair House is a privately owned residential care home for elderly people over 65. The home offers both residential care and more specialist dementia care services. St Clair also offers day care... Read more

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St Martin's Residential and Nursing Home

St Martin's Crescent, Camborne TR14 7HJ

8 miles from centre of Helston

9.839 Reviews

16 1

"It's lovely and clean,, good food,, homemade cakes...all the carers are great with the residents,,well cared for highly recommen..."Read all 39 reviews

from £1,639 / weekSize 40 rooms

Group/Owner Sanctuary Care Ltd

With a team who are passionate about enriching the lives of their residents with fantastic care and meaningful activities and experiences, St Martin’s is a vibrant and thriving home with a wonderful reputation... Read more

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Blackwood Residential Care Home

Roskear, Camborne TR14 8BA

8.1 miles from centre of Helston

9.771 Reviews

15 1

"Mum had respite care at Blackwood House in August. It was lovely to see her enjoy the social events she thoroughly enjoyed the "boy"..."Read all 71 reviews

from £1,699 / weekSize 47 rooms

Group/Owner Sanctuary Care Ltd

With what is undoubtedly one of the most unique, internal care home gardens in Cornwall, Blackwood has a hidden gem for its residents and their loved ones to enjoy! The home has been designed in a... Read more

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Trevern Residential and Nursing Home

72 Melvill Road, Falmouth TR11 4DD

9.7 miles from centre of Helston

9.735 Reviews

13 1

"I look after an elderly lady after her husband died and she had no family to look after her I cared For her for 2.5 years and I was..."Read all 35 reviews

from £1,650 / weekSize 40 rooms

Group/Owner Sanctuary Care Ltd

Located in Falmouth, next to the beautiful Fox Rosehill Gardens, Trevern is within walking distance of the harbour and town centre. Part of the home is an attractive manor house, which has a central... Read more

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The Green Residential Care Home

Drump Road, Redruth TR15 1LU

9.7 miles from centre of Helston

9.662 Reviews

12 1

"I have been made very welcome at the Green, the staff are friendly, accessible and fun. As I am bedbound i have not been able to use..."Read all 62 reviews

from £1,726 / weekSize 43 rooms

Group/Owner Sanctuary Care Ltd

The Green is an attractive home which has had an extensive internal refurbishment, with lots of wonderful spaces for the residents to relax with their loved ones, who are welcome at any time. At the... Read more

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Roscarrack House

Bickland Water Road, Falmouth TR11 4SB

8.5 miles from centre of Helston

9.59 Reviews

"My husband spent 12months at Rosscarrick residential care home. I would recommend this home 100% the staff cared for my husband as if he..."Read all 9 reviews

from £1,250 / weekSize 19 rooms

Roscarrack House is a residential care home offering a calm, supportive environment for older people who require personal care. Set within a characterful period property, the home combines traditional... Read more

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Penrose Croft

Rowes Lane, Helston TR13 0FP

1 miles from centre of Helston

9.49 Reviews

"Penrose is a beautiful building and a lovely place to be in. The staff are really friendly and helpful. The rooms are bright, spacious,..."Read all 9 reviews

from £1,625 / weekSize 66 rooms

Group/Owner Crystal Care Collection

Dynnargh! A warm Cornish welcome to Penrose Croft, a new, purpose-built care home in Helston, Cornwall. Penrose Croft, which opened in August 2026, provides high-quality residential, dementia, and... Read more

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Godolphin House Care Home

Godolphin House, 42 Godolphin Road, Helston TR13 8QF

0.4 miles from centre of Helston

9.339 Reviews

19 2

"Mum is well cared for. the care staff are friendly and usually take their time assisting Mum with washing and dressing. the domestic staff..."Read all 39 reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 32 rooms

Group/Owner AbleCare Partnership

Godolphin House Care Home combines professional care with a service that supports the pursuit of a quality lifestyle. All carers are highly trained and have worked hard to help the service build up... Read more

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Poldhu

Poldhu Cove, Mullion, Helston TR12 7JB

4.8 miles from centre of Helston

8.945 Reviews

22 2

"Excellent led care home, the home is warm, clean, welcoming, and my mum is safe and well looked after. Her food is good and her room..."Read all 45 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 52 rooms

Group/Owner Swallowcourt Ltd

The Poldhu sits in a spectacular location above Poldhu Cove, with sweeping views over one of Cornwall’s most stunning coastlines, on the Lizard Peninsula in west Cornwall. Set in 10 acres of landscaped... Read more

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Courtlands Care Home

Rosudgeon, Penzance TR20 9PN

6.8 miles from centre of Helston

9.652 Reviews

"My mum has been in Courtlands for nearly two years & it has been the best decision us as a family could have made for her wellbeing, safety..."Read all 52 reviews

from £1,544 / weekSize 35 rooms

Courtlands is a place to call home, it offers companionship, warmth, hospitality, and treats you with respect, the home will suit you perfectly. Your needs are put first, providing a caring and loving... Read more

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Little Trefewha

Trefewha, Praze-an-Beeble, Camborne TR14 0JZ

5.5 miles from centre of Helston

9.47 Reviews

"Little Trefhewa in Praze is the care home for my elderly friend. It is a wonderful place. My friend is very happy there and they provide..."Read all 7 reviews

from £1,000 / weekSize 21 rooms

Group/Owner tre'Care Group

Little Trefewha is a country residential care home registered for 20 elderly residents, featuring one respite room available for pre-booking. It sits on the edge of Praze-an-Beeble, about two miles... Read more

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The Downes

Foundry Hill, Hayle TR27 4HW

8.5 miles from centre of Helston

9.434 Reviews

"Full of praise for the compassionate and professional care my father is receiving at The Downes. The team are gentle , knowledgeable and..."Read all 34 reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 31 rooms

The Downes Residential Home is a Grade 2 listed historic building situated within seven acres of beautiful grounds comprising of sun terraces, landscaped gardens, woodlands, a kitchen garden and an orchard... Read more

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Porthgwara Nursing Home

North Corner, Coverack, Helston TR12 6TG

9.5 miles from centre of Helston

9.48 Reviews

12 1

"My mother has been a resident at Porthgwara for over 2 years. She has dementia. Alzheimers. The care and attention my mother receives is..."Read all 8 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 15 rooms

Porthgwara Nursing Home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) (February 2021). As of June 2024, it is the only Nursing Home in Cornwall with an Outstanding rating from the CQC. Since... Read more

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Glencoe Nursing Home

23 Churchtown Road, Gwithian, Hayle TR27 5BX

9.6 miles from centre of Helston

8.42 Reviews

"My relative resides in Glenco and since her arrival, I haven't considered relocating her. I feel welcomed when visiting and it feels like a..."Read all 2 reviews

from £1,850 / weekSize 20 rooms

Glencoe Care Home has been open since 1985 and has steadily built a strong local reputation. Many staff have worked there for more than five years, with some for more than twenty. Some families... Read more

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Penmeneth House

16 Penpol Avenue, Hayle TR27 4NQ

8.5 miles from centre of Helston

9.321 Reviews

"My Mum was in Penmeneth for respite initially, but after an assessment and with Mum agreeing she stayed there. That was around 4 years ago...."Read all 21 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 15 rooms

Nestled in the coastal town of Hayle, Cornwall, this small 15-bedroom residential care home offers a warm, homely environment where residents feel valued, safe, and truly at ease. With its welcoming... Read more

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Pine Trees Care Centre

15 Horsepool Road, Connor Downs, Hayle TR27 5DZ

8 miles from centre of Helston

9.239 Reviews

13 1

"From the day my mother moved in and in her final hours at the end of life the Pine Trees team were fantastic. She absolutely loved living..."Read all 39 reviews

Size 35 rooms

Group/Owner St Philips Care Group

Pine Trees Care Centre is a residential care home set in the Cornish seaside destination of Hayle. It is close to the A30 so easily accessible to and from any destination. The local town offers a... Read more

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Tregenna House Nursing Home

Pendarves Road, Camborne TR14 7QG

7.5 miles from centre of Helston

8.75 Reviews

"Very welcoming. Staff friendly and helpful. Excellent care and support for my husband. Always asked for permission for any changes in his..."Read all 5 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 49 rooms

Group/Owner tre'Care Group

Tregenna is a specialist dementia nursing home set within a spacious Victorian building, providing care for up to 49 residents in a warm, welcoming environment. The home is divided into three individual... Read more

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Heathbrea House

Dolcoath Avenue, Camborne TR14 8SX

7.9 miles from centre of Helston

Opening Jan 2027

from £1,475 / weekSize 66 rooms

Group/Owner Crystal Care Collection

Opening in January 2027, Heathbrea House is a new purpose-built care home in Camborne, Cornwall, offering high-quality, person-centred residential, dementia, and respite care for up to 66 residents, all... Read more

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Tremethick House

Meadowside, Redruth TR15 3AL

9.1 miles from centre of Helston

Size 42 rooms

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Polventon House

High Street, St Keverne, Helston TR12 6NS

9.1 miles from centre of Helston

from £1,324 / weekSize 19 rooms

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Parc Vro Residential Home

St Keverne Road, Mawgan-in-Meneage, Helston TR12 6AY

3.4 miles from centre of Helston

8.31 Reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 15 rooms

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Garsewednack

132 Albany Road, Redruth TR15 2HZ

9.1 miles from centre of Helston

from £1,200 / weekSize 21 rooms

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Penhellis Nursing Home

Cross Street, Helston TR13 8NQ

0 miles from centre of Helston

Size 26 rooms

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The White House

128 Dracaena Avenue, Falmouth TR11 2ER

9.4 miles from centre of Helston

8.31 Reviews

Size 17 rooms

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Antron Manor

Antron Hill, Mabe Burnthouse, Penryn TR10 9HH

7.6 miles from centre of Helston

1 Reviews

from £1,050 / weekSize 16 rooms

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The Beeches Nursing Home

St George's Road, Hayle TR27 4AH

8.3 miles from centre of Helston

from £1,850 / weekSize 28 rooms

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Fairholme Nursing Home

Roskear Road, Camborne TR14 8DN

8.1 miles from centre of Helston

9.772 Reviews

from £1,253 / weekSize 60 rooms

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Mount Pleasant House

Pentalek Road, Camborne TR14 7RQ

7.4 miles from centre of Helston

1 Reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 19 rooms

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Bonaer Nursing Home

17 Station Hill, Hayle TR27 4NG

8.5 miles from centre of Helston

8.011 Reviews

from £1,366 / weekSize 31 rooms

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Frequently Asked Questions about Helston Older Person Care Homes

Older Person Care Home costs in and around Helston

Average older person care home costs in and around Helston by care type, compared to averages across the UK. Fees are based on the starting price for self-funded care, using carehome.co.uk data from 6 older person care homes with fees listed in and around Helston.

Type of Care Provided	Helston	Cornwall	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,403	£1,358	£1,312	£1,318
Residential Dementia Care	£1,433	£1,357	£1,347	£1,353
Nursing Care	£1,654	£1,696	£1,579	£1,567
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,579	£1,725	£1,601	£1,596
All Care Types	£1,430	£1,382	£1,324	£1,331

Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on older person care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our older person care home fees guide.

Average starting prices for self-funders in Helston Care Homes by care type

Average cost of Residential Care from 18 care homes with fees listed.

£1,403 per week

3.3% above Cornwall average
6.9% above England average
6.4% above UK average

Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 11 care homes with fees listed.

£1,433 per week

5.6% above Cornwall average
6.4% above England average
5.9% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 6 care homes with fees listed.

£1,654 per week

2.5% below Cornwall average
4.7% above England average
5.6% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 4 care homes with fees listed.

£1,579 per week

9.2% below Cornwall average
1.4% below England average
1.1% below UK average

How many older person care homes are there in Helston?

There are 7 Older Person Care Homes in Helston, including 3 Nursing Homes & 4 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person care homes in Helston have the highest Review Score?

Porthgwara Nursing Home, Penrose Croft & Godolphin House Care Home are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Helston.

Which older person care homes in Helston offer Nursing Care?

Poldhu, Porthgwara Nursing Home & Penhellis Nursing Home are some of the 3 Nursing Homes in Helston.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Helston?

There are 5 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Helston including Penrose Croft, Godolphin House Care Home & Poldhu.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Helston?

Respite Care is offered by 7 elderly care homes in Helston including Penrose Croft, Godolphin House Care Home & Poldhu.

How many older person care homes listings in Helston have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 5 older person care homes listed with Reviews.

Which elderly care homes in Helston have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 2 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.