Restgarth Care Home

Langreek Lane, Polperro, Looe, PL13 2PW

01503272016

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

6 October 2026

Provider

Orange Care Restgarth Limited

Beds

32 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 14 care homes for older people within 10 miles, 13 are rated higher by CQC, 1 is the same and none are lower.

None of these nearby homes has 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

Requires ImprovementOct 2026

First inspected by CQC in 2026, rated Requires Improvement.

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 Orange Care Restgarth 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 Restgarth Care Home

Restgarth Care Home is a 32-bed residential facility located on Langreek Lane in Polperro, near Looe in Cornwall. The home provides care for older people and those with dementia. It is operated by Orange Care Restgarth Limited.

The home was last inspected by the Care Quality Commission on 21 November 2025, when it was rated as Inadequate. This rating indicates significant concerns were identified during inspection across one or more key areas of care delivery.

The home's coastal location in South West England provides a rural setting, though prospective residents and families should carefully review the full CQC inspection report to understand the specific areas of concern that led to this rating.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Restgarth 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 Restgarth 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 Restgarth 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