Cross Keys

Cross Keys is a residential care home in Penryn, in the Cornwall council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 9 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with a physical disability. It is run by Keelex 176, which operates 3 care homes in England. The home has been registered since August 2012.

At its latest inspection, published February 2024, the CQC rated Cross Keys Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Cross Keys has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for Cornwall. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.

There are 199 registered care homes in Cornwall. The nearest to Cross Keys include The White House Falmouth, Falmouth Court Care Home and Falmouth Court Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.