Tamara House

Tamara House is a residential care home in Torpoint, in the Cornwall council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 29 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and people with mental health needs. It is run by Karlyon Care, which operates 6 care homes in England. The home has been registered since May 2011.

At its latest inspection, published December 2021, the CQC rated Tamara House 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.

Tamara House 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 Tamara House include Udal Garth, Porte Rouge Care Home and Torpoint Nursing Centre, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.