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Poldhu

Poldhu Cove, Mullion, Helston, Cornwall TR12 7JB
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I cannot praise the staff enough. They are all very warm and friendlyCarol C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Poldhu, Helston
the friendliness of the staff, the regular chats and kindness are exemplaryMandy M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Poldhu, Helston
The atmosphere at Poldhu is very special. There's a warmth and a feeling of loveRita R(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)
Poldhu, Helston

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 grounds in an area of outstanding natural beauty, the home provides high-quality residential, respite and nursing care for older people.

The picturesque village of Mullion is located approximately 1 mile to the east of The Poldhu and... 

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Care Provided by Poldhu

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 52 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,600From £1,600
Nursing CareFrom £1,600From £1,600

Services/Items excluded from Fees

The Fees stated in the Admission Form exclude the following services/items:

• Hairdressing*
• Chiropody*
• Taxis and personal transport
• Laundering of clothing requiring dry cleaning or hand washing
• Personal newspapers and periodicals
• Dental treatment*
• Optical requirements*
• Toiletries, including razors, and cosmetics
• Physiotherapy
• Staff escorts
• Alcohol for personal use
• Repairs to personal property;
• Clothing (including shoes, slippers, nightwear, and underwear);
• Private health services;
• Any item purchased which should otherwise be provided free, or subsidised by the NHS, including, but not limited to, incontinence pads, spectacles, hearing aids and prostheses;
• Maintenance of personal effects;
• Luxury items;
• Radio or private telephone in the Resident’s room;
• Holidays and outings involving transport;
• Occasional shopping (such as Christmas and birthdays) and postage;
• Special social events such as private parties and shows; and

• Any other service not stated in the provisions listed above as included in the Fees.

*External services

Contact Poldhu to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you choose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Brondi Sheehy (Interim Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2004

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (46)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (7)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)

Poldhu Reviews (43)

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8.6

Poldhu has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.584) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Poldhu has 43 reviews.

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Review from Tanya H (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 August 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Marion D (Resident / Service User) published on 29 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Christine S (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Jo B (Friend of Resident) published on 18 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from Nicolas E (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 28 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from G W (Resident / Service User) published on 20 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Michael L (Resident / Service User) published on 19 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from L S (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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Review from H L (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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Review from Deborah W (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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Review from Sarah T (Friend of Resident) published on 24 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Michele M (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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Review from Emily M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 24 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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Review from Leila H (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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Review from Carol R (Niece of Resident) published on 9 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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Review from J M (Husband of Resident) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Carol C (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 July 2021 Submitted via Website
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Review from Suzanne M (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 June 2021 Submitted via Website
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Review from Anne R (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 June 2021 Submitted via Website
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Review from Cindy G (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 June 2021 Submitted via Website
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 07 December 2021
Overall
Good
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Bed Vacancies

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News (2) & Events (0)

News
  • 06 Nov 2024

    Halloween events were celebrated by staff and residents at our Poldhu care home, in Mullion. With residents making scary faces and staff dressing up for the day. Everyone had a...

  • 06 Nov 2024

    Halloween events were celebrated by staff and residents at our Poldhu care home, in Mullion. With residents making scary faces and staff dressing up for the day. Everyone had a...

Upcoming Events

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Awards / Recognitions (7)

  • 26 Nov 2022Recipient: Swallowcourt Ltd
  • 26 Nov 2022Recipient: Swallowcourt Ltd
  • 20 Aug 2021Recipient: Swallowcourt Ltd

Accreditations

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Meet the Team (1)

Brondi Sheehy
Brondi SheehyJob Title Registered ManagerJoined 2018

Frequently Asked Questions about Poldhu

What types of Care is Poldhu registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Poldhu have?

There are 46 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Poldhu?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Poldhu to the centre of Helston?

4.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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