Lowena Short Breaks

Mitchell Hill, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1JX

01872270013

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

21 April 2022

Provider

Corserv Solutions Ltd

Beds

15 beds

Rating history

GoodJan 2016
GoodMar 2017
Requires ImprovementJan 2018
Requires ImprovementFeb 2019
Requires ImprovementAug 2019
Requires ImprovementFeb 2020
GoodApr 2022

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2022. CQC has rated this home 7 times 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 Corserv Solutions Ltd, which runs 3 care homes in England: 3 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.

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 Lowena Short Breaks

Lowena Short Breaks is a 15-bed residential care home located on Mitchell Hill in Truro, Cornwall. Operated by Corserv Solutions Ltd, it provides short-term care and support for a diverse range of individuals, including older people, younger adults, and those with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments.

The home's small size allows for personalised care tailored to individual needs. Its central Truro location provides access to local amenities and services while remaining within the wider South West region. The Care Quality Commission rated the home as Good following its most recent inspection in April 2022, assessing its quality across key areas including safety, effectiveness, and responsiveness to residents' needs.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Lowena Short Breaks, 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 Lowena Short Breaks, 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 Lowena Short Breaks'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