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CapreraCornwall

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Rated:GoodResidential

Caprera

61 Truro Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 5JG

0172672956

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

25 April 2022

Provider

Sharob Care Homes Ltd

Beds

35 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 10 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 8 are the same and 2 are lower.

6 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

GoodFeb 2016
GoodMar 2017
GoodMay 2018
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

Run by Sharob Care Homes Ltd, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Good.

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 Caprera

Caprera is a residential care home in Cornwall for older people, with nursing support provided by the community nursing team. Further details on the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Caprera provides residential care and personal care for up to 31 older people, with nursing services supplied by the community nursing team. At the time of inspection, 27 people lived at the service. Residents expressed satisfaction with their care, saying "I am very happy here" and "I am well cared for and have a lovely view from my room.

" One relative noted the service was "lovely" and praised staff communication, saying "they speak with me all the time, they are very communicative. " Inspectors observed that people looked happy and comfortable, with staff spending time chatting with residents as they moved around.

Staff provided support in line with people's preferences, offering maximum choice and control while working in their best interests. The service had sufficient staff numbers to meet people's needs, with staff completing induction, training and supervision. Residents were supported with social interaction and afternoon activities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 17 May 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peopleYounger 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.

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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: 35 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PL25 5JG

Registered care categories

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

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 17 May 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 25 April 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 15 May 2018: Good
CaringPublished 15 May 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 15 May 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Caprera'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 Caprera, 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 Caprera, 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 Caprera'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