Bigwig House

Rhubarb Hill, Holywell Bay, Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 5PT

01637416444

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

22 August 2019

Provider

Green Light PBS Limited

Beds

3 beds

Rating history

GoodOct 2014
GoodFeb 2017
GoodOct 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2014.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Green Light PBS Limited, which runs 18 care homes in England: 18 rated Good.

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 Bigwig House

Bigwig House is a residential care home in Cornwall, part of the Green Light group of services for people with autistic spectrum disorders. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

Bigwig House provides care and accommodation for up to three people with autistic spectrum disorders. At the time of inspection, three people were living at the service. The home is part of the Green Light group, which operates several similar services throughout Cornwall for people on the autistic spectrum.

The service is designed to enable people to live as full a life as possible and achieve the best possible outcomes. The principles reflect the need for people with autism and learning disabilities to live meaningful lives that include control and choice in their daily activities and support.

Source: CQC inspection report, 9 October 2019

Specialist Care

Younger adults

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.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

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: 3 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TR8 5PT

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs.

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 9 October 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 22 August 2019.

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

Read Bigwig House'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 Bigwig House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Bigwig House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Bigwig House'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