Polventon Residential Care Home

Polventon House, St Keverne, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6NS

01326280734

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

23 February 2023

Provider

Melita Care Limited

Beds

19 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 10 care homes for older people within 10 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 7 are the same and 2 are lower.

3 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 2018
Requires ImprovementFeb 2021
GoodMar 2023

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2023. CQC has rated this home 4 times since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Melita Care Limited runs in England.

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 Polventon Residential Care Home

Polventon Residential Care Home is a residential care home in St Keverne, Cornwall, offering personal care and accommodation for predominantly elderly residents. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Polventon Residential Care Home provides personal care and accommodation for up to 19 predominantly elderly people in a detached property across two floors, with lift access throughout. Some bedrooms have ensuite facilities, and residents share communal lounges and have access to large gardens. The home is located in the village of St Keverne in south west Cornwall.

The management team has reviewed safeguarding procedures and maintains effective systems to protect people from abuse. Staff demonstrate a good understanding of how to keep residents safe from harm. People told inspectors they felt safe, and relatives shared this view.

Source: CQC inspection report, 9 March 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

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: 19 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TR12 6NS

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions; Physical 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 9 March 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 23 February 2023.

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

Read Polventon Residential Care Home'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 Polventon Residential Care Home, 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 Polventon Residential Care Home, 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 Polventon Residential Care Home'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