Averlea Residential Home
Averlea Residential Home is a residential care home in St Austell, Cornwall (PL26 7BP). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Averlea Residential Home
Averlea Residential Home is a care home in St Austell, providing residential care for older people in a part of Cornwall that many of the people living with us have known all their lives. We aim for the feel of a household rather than an institution, with people keeping their own routines, their own things around them and as much say as possible in how their day goes. We support older people who can no longer manage safely at home, and we have particular experience in caring for people living with dementia. That work depends on continuity and patience, on knowing what someone's day used to look like and keeping as much of it as we can, and on responding to distress by understanding what sits behind it rather than simply managing it. We also offer respite stays for people who need care for a short while or whose family carer needs a break, and we plan those stays with the same care as a permanent move. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission was requires improvement, and we would rather be straightforward about that than skirt round it. We have worked through the findings and our focus has been on the practical things that affect daily life here. We would encourage anyone considering Averlea to visit, talk to the team and ask us directly what has changed and how we know it has.
Care provided at Averlea Residential Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 27 June 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Averlea Residential Home
Where is Averlea Residential Home located?
Averlea Residential Home is a residential care home in St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7BP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Averlea Residential Home provide?
Averlea Residential Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Averlea Residential Home's CQC rating?
Averlea Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 27 June 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Averlea Residential Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Averlea Residential Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Averlea Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Averlea Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Averlea Residential Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Averlea Residential 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. Averlea Residential 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. Averlea Residential 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. Averlea Residential 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
Averlea Residential 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 Averlea Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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