There are 5 CQC-registered nursing homes in Penzance (including St. Just, Ludgvan and Madron) listed on Docorix. 5 currently hold a CQC rating: 5 rated Good or Outstanding, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate. Together they are registered for 216 beds.
CQC register data updated 8 October 2026 · ratings link to each provider’s official CQC report
The local picture
Penzance, at a glance.
Service counts use the directory’s existing area coverage. Register data updated 8 October 2026.
Map shows the providers on the current results page.
Top 5 nursing homes in Penzance by CQC rating
How we rank: only by the official CQC rating – Outstanding first, then Good, most recently inspected first. Providers cannot pay to appear here. Services the CQC has not yet rated are listed further down the page.
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Ponsandane
Good
TR18
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published April 2024.
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Trevaylor Manor
Good
TR20
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published April 2023.
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Frances Bolitho Care Home
Good
TR18
Rated Good overall by the CQC. Rating published September 2022.
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St Teresa’s – Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities
Good
TR20
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published October 2020.
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Benoni Nursing Home
Good
TR19
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published October 2019.
Choosing nursing homes in Penzance
Nursing homes provide 24-hour care from registered nurses as well as personal care, which suits people with complex health needs. Check the CQC rating, ask about nurse-to-resident ratios, how clinical needs such as wound care or PEG feeding are managed, and whether NHS-funded nursing care is available towards the fees.
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are there in Penzance?
Docorix lists 5 CQC-registered nursing homes in Penzance, taken from the Care Quality Commission register (last updated 8 October 2026).
Which nursing homes in Penzance are rated Good?
5 are currently rated Good by the CQC: Benoni Nursing Home, Frances Bolitho Care Home, Ponsandane, St Teresa’s – Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities and Trevaylor Manor.
Where do these ratings come from?
Ratings are published by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. We show each provider’s current rating with its publication date and link to the full CQC report. Contains CQC data © Care Quality Commission.
