
always clean, pleasant smelling and it has an atmosphere of care, kindness and friendlinessVal B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

My husband is comfortable and well looked after.Sara G(Wife of Resident/Service User)


always clean, pleasant smelling and it has an atmosphere of care, kindness and friendlinessVal B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

My husband is comfortable and well looked after.Sara G(Wife of Resident/Service User)


Ponsandane is an elegant Georgian house situated close to the centre of Penzance in west Cornwall, with stunning views across Mount’s Bay towards St Michael’s Mount. Set in its own beautifully landscaped gardens, the home provides high quality residential, respite and nursing care for older people.
The town of Penzance is easily accessible from the home by bus or car and is the most south-westerly town in Cornwall and Britain. It...
Ponsandane is an elegant Georgian house situated close to the centre of Penzance in west Cornwall, with stunning views across Mount’s Bay towards St Michael’s Mount. Set in its own beautifully landscaped gardens, the home provides high quality residential, respite and nursing care for older people.
The town of Penzance is easily accessible from the home by bus or car and is the most south-westerly town in Cornwall and Britain. It has the mildest climate in the country and is noted for its sub tropical trees and plants.
Ponsandane is owned and operated by Swallowcourt, Cornwall’s leading private care provider, and has been operating as a care home since 1997. Swallowcourt owns and operates several care homes in Cornwall and has an enviable reputation for its professional care and high quality accommodation.
Care Provided by Ponsandane Care Home
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 47 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
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Services/Items excluded from Fees
The Fees stated in the Admission Form exclude the following services/items:
• 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
• Replacement batteries and 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;
• Continence support and products;
• 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 Ponsandane Care Home 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Swallowcourt Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Hilary Hasson (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (19)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (14)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- They welcome all to visit throughout the day.
Parking
- On arrival you will find there is plenty space to accommodate your vehicle.
Ponsandane Care Home Reviews (62)
Ponsandane Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.716) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ponsandane Care Home has 62 reviews.
My mother-in-law has been here for 3 years approximately and in that time, I have no reason to complain or raise any issues.
My mother-in-law has been here for 3 years approximately and in that time, I have no reason to complain or raise any issues.
My husband is comfortable and well looked after. The staff are friendly and approachable.
My husband is comfortable and well looked after. The staff are friendly and approachable.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 31 January 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (2) & Events (0)
- 06 Nov 2024
Our Ponsandane Care Home, in Penzance, had a lovely day dressing up for residents and residents enjoyed decorating some Halloween themed cupcakes ?? ??? ??
- 06 Nov 2024
Our Ponsandane Care Home, in Penzance, had a lovely day dressing up for residents and residents enjoyed decorating some Halloween themed cupcakes ?? ??? ??
There are no upcoming events for Ponsandane Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 26 Nov 2022Recipient: Swallowcourt Ltd
- 26 Nov 2022Recipient: Swallowcourt Ltd
- 20 Aug 2021Recipient: Swallowcourt Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Ponsandane Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

I am an experienced home manager an most recently headed up the nursing services at a Hospice in Devon.
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