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Windmill CourtCornwall

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Rated:GoodNursing

Windmill Court

St Miniver, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6RD

01208612220

Care Type

Nursing Care

Assessment date

13 February 2024

Provider

Thomas Henry Mallaband Limited

Beds

34 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 8 care homes for older people within 10 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 6 are the same and 2 are lower.

2 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJan 2015
GoodJun 2015
GoodFeb 2017
GoodAug 2019
GoodMar 2024

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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 Thomas Henry Mallaband 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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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 Windmill Court

Windmill Court is a nursing home in Cornwall, providing care for older people, some of whom are living with dementia. Details from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Windmill Court is a care home providing nursing care and support to older people, some of whom are living with dementia, for up to 34 people. The CQC found the service continues to be rated good, with people saying they felt safe and well looked after.

Inspectors observed a relaxed atmosphere, with staff described as caring, friendly and responsive to requests for help. Relatives said they trusted staff and found them approachable, and no significant concerns were raised across the areas assessed.

Source: CQC assessment, 12 March 2024

Specialist Care

Older peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

Facilities & Amenities

En-suite RoomsHairdresserCommunal LoungeDining RoomActivities ProgrammeSecure GardenLaundry ServiceCafe BarGarden

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.

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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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 34 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PL27 6RD

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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.

Assessment published 12 March 2024. Assessment date recorded: 13 February 2024.

Read CQC's assessment overview

The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 12 March 2024. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.

Windmill Court is a 'care home' that provides nursing care and support to older people some of whom may be living with dementia. People in care homes receive accommodation and nursing or personal care as single package under one contractual agreement. The service accommodates up to 34 people . On the day of the inspection 31 people were living at the home. We carried out our on-site assessment on 15 February 2024 , off site assessment activity started on 13 February 2024 and ended on 27 February 2024. We looked at 7 quality statements; Safeguarding; Involving people to manage risks; Safe and effective staffing; Independence, choice and control; Equity in experiences and outcomes; Freedom to speak up and Governance management and sustainability. At our last inspection the service was rated good. At this assessment the service remains good.

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

Read Windmill Court'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 Windmill Court, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Windmill Court, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Windmill Court'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