Penrose Farm

Penrose Farm is a residential care home in Truro, in the Cornwall council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 5 residents. It provides care for younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Green Light PBS, which operates 18 care homes in England. The home has been registered since October 2014.

At its latest inspection, published October 2017, the CQC rated Penrose Farm 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.

Penrose Farm 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 Penrose Farm include September Lodge, Longview Care Home and Perran Bay Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.