Polventon Residential Care Home
Polventon Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Helston, Cornwall (TR12 6NS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Polventon Residential Care Home
We are a residential care home in Helston, providing a home for older people who need help with daily living, including those living with dementia, people with mental health conditions and people with physical disabilities. Our aim is a settled house where help is close at hand without taking over somebody's life. Residents keep their own rooms, belongings and routines as far as we can manage, and they decide how much they want to be part of whatever is happening. Where someone needs help with washing, dressing or moving about, we try to give it without hurry and without doing more of the task than is actually needed. Dementia care rests on knowing the person rather than following a procedure, so we ask families to tell us about working life, children, music, faith and old habits. That knowledge is worth more than any written plan when somebody is frightened or cannot place where they are. Meals are cooked here and we listen when somebody would rather have something different. Being in Cornwall is a plain advantage, and getting out for a walk or a change of view is part of ordinary life here when the weather allows. Respite stays are available as well as permanent places. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. Family and friends are welcome whenever they wish to come. Please come and look round before deciding anything.
Care provided at Polventon Residential Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 9 March 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Polventon Residential Care Home
Where is Polventon Residential Care Home located?
Polventon Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6NS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Polventon Residential Care Home provide?
Polventon Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Polventon Residential Care Home's CQC rating?
Polventon Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 9 March 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Polventon Residential Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Polventon Residential Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Polventon Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Polventon Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Polventon Residential Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Polventon Residential Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Polventon Residential Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Polventon Residential Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Polventon Residential Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South West
Polventon Residential Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,400 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Polventon Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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