FAQs

The safety of our residents and staff is paramount and we adhere to all the latest government guidance with regard to admissions to the homes, staff and resident testing, isolation, visiting, and use of personal protection equipment (PPE). Please feel free to contact our home managers who will be happy to outline our current arrangements and protocols.

The cost of each person’s placement is calculated after completion of an initial assessment which reviews 14 areas of care and provides clinical evidence for dependencies and care required. The price quoted includes the home’s base rate fee and a breakdown of additional care costs. Our 2020 home base rate fees can be viewed here.

All care and non-care associated costs. These include staffing for domestic, laundry and maintenance provision, utilities (gas, electric/water), food, furniture and equipment.

Examples of items not included are personal newspapers, chiropody or hairdressing services.

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Yes – we accept placement requests from both local authority and health organisations. The assessment and costing processes are exactly the same. If a placement is being funded by commissioners, an allocated worker will liaise directly with Cornwall Care’s Client and Partnership Department to agree funding and ensure contracts are in place prior to admission. Placement costs are assessed and delivered exactly the same way no matter the funding source.

Residents can continue living in a Cornwall Care home after their funds reach the threshold set by Government – please click here for information.

The home’s registered manager and administration staff will help with the application process for ongoing funding support.

We are delighted that we are now able to welcome more visitors to our homes, following the updated government guidance. We ask you to please contact the home in advance; they will advise the current visiting arrangements. This will always be based on the latest government guidance, to ensure the safety of our residents and our staff.

Absolutely! We have many couples who have made our homes their own. Each resident is allocated their own room and, if facilities and assessments indicate it is safe, appropriate and there is space to do so, couples can choose to sleep in the same room and allocate their second room as a private lounge or dining area.

We understand that the needs of our residents can change over time. Assessments are completed prior to admission, 4 weeks from a person’s admission date and every 6 months during their residency to ensure placement costs and care provision always meets an individual’s needs.

When clinical evidence shows that additional care is required, associated costs will be discussed and agreed with the appropriate contact. 

Yes, residents often ask if they can bring personal items with them. Each request is considered on the basis of space and risk in terms of falls or fire hazard, but we will always do our best to accommodate much-loved possessions.

We also work with residents to ensure their rooms are furnished and decorated to their own personal taste and liking.

No, toiletries are personal and we encourage residents to choose their own from our shops and trollies.

Yes, all towels, linen and laundry services are provided as part of the placement fee. Residents can bring their own bedding or use the home’s supply.

Personal items need to be clearly marked to assist our domestic team.

Each of our homes has an activities co-ordinator who organises a weekly timetable of events that includes religious ceremonies and celebrations.

We also work closely with local churches and religious groups to support residents with their beliefs. 

Yes, care plans are reviewed monthly and are accessible to anyone authorised to view them.

All Cornwall Care homes use Nourish, a digital care plan platform that records all interactions with our residents on a daily basis. 

Yes, our kitchen teams take great pride in providing nutritionally balanced menus. All dietary requirements are regularly reviewed and catered for – ensuring something for everyone. Please click here for a sample menu.

Yes, alcohol is available within our homes for those unlikely to be adversely affected by its consumption and where a best interest is not deemed to restrict access to alcohol.

There is no additional cost for alcoholic drinks served as part of home celebrations or communal activities. 

Our client and partnership team are happy to answer enquiries Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. Please call them on 01872 597770.

We understand that navigating care can be daunting and are very happy to provide guidance and support.