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Rated:GoodResidential

The White House Care Home

40 Castle Street, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2DU

0120872310

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

14 January 2023

Provider

Platinum Care Limited

Beds

34 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 6 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 4 are the same and 2 are lower.

5 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

GoodAug 2016
GoodAug 2018
GoodFeb 2023

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

This is the only care home Platinum 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 The White House Care Home

The White House Care Home is a residential care home in Cornwall, near Bodmin town centre, providing personal care for older adults, some of whom are living with dementia. Further detail on the service can be found in the CQC findings below.

This residential care home provides personal care for up to 34 people, predominantly older adults some living with dementia. The service operates from an older style property near Bodmin town centre, with accommodation spread across three floors. At inspection, 30 people were using the service.

Staff levels are adequate to support people safely, with an unhurried approach and quick response times to call bells. The registered manager takes a proactive approach to recruitment, including sourcing accommodation for new employees relocating to the area.

Source: CQC inspection report, 1 February 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

Practical details from the provider

Most rooms overlook the gardens and surrounding countryside.

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.

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: 34 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PL31 2DU

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 1 February 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 14 January 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 11 August 2018: Good
CaringPublished 11 August 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 11 August 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read The White House 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 The White 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 The White 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 The White 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