England

Rated:GoodResidential

Atlantis Care Home

Polperro Road, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 2JE

01503272243

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

7 April 2022

Provider

Atlantis Care Ltd

Beds

20 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 14 care homes for older people within 10 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 11 are the same and 2 are lower.

10 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJan 2016
GoodApr 2017
GoodDec 2019
GoodMay 2022

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Atlantis Care Ltd runs in England.

Average care home fees in the South West: £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,472 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Atlantis Care Home

Atlantis Care Home is a residential care home in Cornwall, offering personal and nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

This residential care home provides personal and nursing care for up to 20 older people, supporting those with physical and mental health needs, including people living with dementia. The adapted building is situated in a rural area. At inspection, the home was at full capacity with 20 residents.

Residents reported feeling happy and safe, with one person stating the staff "have really looked after me and made me feel at home. " A relative praised the home as "absolutely fantastic," noting positive feedback from others. Staff demonstrated caring approaches, spending time in meaningful interactions with residents throughout the home.

The service supports people to have maximum choice and control over their lives, using the least restrictive practices in their best interests. A designated activities staff member facilitates social interaction for residents. Staff have completed appropriate induction, training, and supervision, and are recruited in sufficient numbers to meet people's needs.

Staff understand how to keep people safe from harm.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 May 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peopleSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

Some parts of the home overlook Talland Bay in Cornwall.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

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Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 20 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PL13 2JE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions; Sensory impairment.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 24 May 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 7 April 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Atlantis Care Home's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Atlantis Care Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Atlantis Care Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Atlantis Care Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees