St Minver House Care Home

Trewint Lane, Rock, St. Minver, Wadebridge, PL27 6PU

01208862866

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

16 October 2021

Provider

Karlyon Care Ltd

Beds

36 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 5 care homes for older people within 10 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 4 are the same and 1 is lower.

4 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

GoodApr 2016
GoodJun 2018
GoodOct 2021

Rated Good at every inspection 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 Karlyon Care Ltd, which runs 7 care homes in England: 5 rated Good and 2 not yet rated.

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 St Minver House Care Home

St Minver House is a 36-bed residential care home located in Rock, near Wadebridge in North Cornwall. The home is operated by Karlyon Care Ltd and provides care for older people, those with dementia, and individuals with mental health support needs.

The home received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in October 2021. Its rural setting offers access to the North Cornish coast whilst remaining within reasonable distance of Wadebridge town centre for local services and amenities.

As a medium-sized residential facility, St Minver House combines the resources of an established care provider with a more intimate community environment. The home's focus on dementia and mental health care indicates specialist experience in these areas alongside general elder care provision.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder people

Facilities & Amenities

En-suite RoomsCommunal LoungeDining RoomActivities ProgrammeGardenHairdresserPhysiotherapy

Practical details from the provider

The provider describes 36 en-suite bedrooms that residents can personalise.
Facilities include three lounge areas and accessible gardens.

Published on the provider's website, checked 2 October 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting St Minver House 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 St Minver House 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 St Minver House 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