Bowden-Derra Park
Residential care home · Launceston
Polyphant, Launceston, PL15 7PU
Run by Bowden Derra Park Limited
- GoodCQC · Dec 2018
- 8.0Our score
- Beds46
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01566 880340
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 28 December 2018
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Bowden-Derra Park
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-129022655
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Bowden-Derra Park
Bowden-Derra Park supports adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and acquired brain injuries through residential and nursing care. Its wider registered scope also includes dementia, sensory impairments and mental health needs, with the stated aim of creating a home for life.
The service combines individualised care with several residential settings, a Central Park hub and a hydrotherapy pool. Its inclusive choir uses music and keyword signing at community events, adding a strong community dimension to the setting. Bowden-Derra Park offers a hydrotherapy pool alongside residential support and care.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Launceston
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden HouseLaunceston | 0 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Rosewood HouseLaunceston | 0 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| No. 18Launceston | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Pen Inney HouseLaunceston | 1.6 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| HF Trust - Chy KeresLaunceston | 2.9 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Bowden Derra Park Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden HouseLaunceston | Good | 7.4 | |
| Rosewood HouseLaunceston | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| No. 18Launceston | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Home-for-life approach
- Hydrotherapy pool
- Inclusive choir with keyword signing
Suits: Adults needing complex disability support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Polyphant, Launceston, PL15 7PU
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Questions families ask
What needs does Bowden-Derra Park support?
They support people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, dementia, sensory impairments, mental health needs and nursing needs.
Is Bowden-Derra Park intended as a home for life?
Yes. The Park was created with the vision of providing a home for life for people with learning disabilities and others with different support needs.
Does Bowden-Derra Park offer inclusive music activities?
Yes. Its inclusive choir combines music, singing and keyword signing for performances at community events, schools and care homes.
How much does Bowden-Derra Park cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Bowden-Derra Park for its weekly fee. As a guide, Cornwall council paid on average £1,062 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.