Wheal Gerry

33, 34 and 36 Wheal Gerry, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8TY

01637416444

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

17 December 2017

Provider

Green Light PBS Limited

Beds

3 beds

Rating history

GoodJan 2016
GoodJan 2018

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 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 Wheal Gerry

Wheal Gerry is a residential care home in Cornwall, made up of separate houses providing support to individuals. Full details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Wheal Gerry comprises three houses located close together, each accommodating one person with continuous staff support. At the time of inspection, two people were living in the service, with a third person in the process of moving in and involved in furnishing their new home.

The service was rated Good and maintains this standard. Staff provide individualised support tailored to each resident's needs, with inspectors observing positive interactions and a commitment to enabling people to make choices about their care and involvement in the inspection process itself.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 January 2018

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: 3 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TR14 8TY

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 10 January 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 17 December 2017.

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

Read Wheal Gerry'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 Wheal Gerry, 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 Wheal Gerry, 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 Wheal Gerry'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