Poldark

Skinners Bottom, Redruth, TR16 5EA

01637416444

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

15 October 2019

Provider

Green Light PBS Limited

Beds

1 beds

Rating history

GoodDec 2019

First inspected by CQC in 2019, rated Good.

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 Poldark

Poldark is a residential care home in Cornwall, providing accommodation and support for a person with autistic spectrum disorder. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Poldark provides accommodation and care for one person with autistic spectrum disorder. The detached bungalow is situated in a quiet rural location and operated by Green Light PBS limited, which runs several similar services for people on the autistic spectrum across Cornwall. The service has been developed in line with best practice guidance to support people living with autism.

At the time of inspection, the service was caring for one person. The environment was designed to meet individual needs and promote wellbeing for residents with autistic spectrum disorder.

Source: CQC inspection report, 3 December 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger 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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 1 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TR16 5EA

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities.

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 3 December 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 15 October 2019.

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

Read Poldark'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 Poldark, 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 Poldark, 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 Poldark'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