Dimensions Somerset Pendean Court

Pendean Court, Barras Cross, Liskeard, PL14 6DZ

01579340230

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

22 June 2023

Provider

Dimensions Somerset Sev Limited

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

Requires ImprovementNov 2022
Requires ImprovementJun 2023

Rated Requires Improvement at every inspection since 2022.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Dimensions Somerset Sev Limited, which runs 11 care homes in England: 9 rated Good and 2 Requires Improvement.

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.

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 Dimensions Somerset Pendean Court

Pendean Court is a small six-bed residential care home located in Liskeard, Cornwall. The home is operated by Dimensions Somerset Sev Limited and provides care for people with learning disabilities, older people, and younger adults.

The home is situated in a rural setting near Barras Cross. As a smaller facility, it may offer a more intimate care environment compared to larger residential homes in the area.

The home was last inspected by the Care Quality Commission on 22 June 2023, when it was rated as Requiring Improvement. This means there are areas where the service needs to make changes to meet the fundamental standards of care and support.

Dimensions Somerset Sev Limited operates other care facilities across the South West region, providing experience in supporting diverse care needs across different age groups and support requirements.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Dimensions Somerset Pendean Court, 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 Dimensions Somerset Pendean Court, 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 Dimensions Somerset Pendean Court'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