Chypons Residential Home
Residential care home · Penzance
Chypons, Clifton Hill, Penzance, TR18 5BU
Run by Mr Geoffrey Walden Knights
- GoodCQC · Feb 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds27
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01736 362492
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 16 February 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Chypons Residential Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-130167923
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Chypons Residential Home
Chypons Residential Home supports up to 27 people aged over 65 in Newlyn, near Penzance, with residential care, activities and dining. The home provides daily assistance in a setting that also offers medical services and entertainment for residents.
Residents can join choir visits, art and exercise sessions, with church services also available. Meals include vegetarian and vegan choices, while diabetic, gluten-free and coeliac diets are catered for. Families may attend dinner for a small charge, and special dietary needs can be accommodated, including allergies and particular food requirements.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Penzance
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penlee Residential Care HomePenzance | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Frances Bolitho Care HomePenzance | 1 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| The Old Manor HousePenzance | 1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Mary's HavenPenzance | 1.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The BungalowPenzance | 1.6 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Care for up to 27 residents
- Wide range of dietary options
- Regular choirs and creative activities
Suits: People over 65 seeking residential care with activities
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Chypons, Clifton Hill, Penzance, TR18 5BU
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Questions families ask
What age group does Chypons Residential Home care for?
Chypons provides care for 27 male and female residents aged over 65.
Can Chypons cater for allergies and special diets?
Yes. Chypons caters for vegetarian, vegan, diabetic and gluten-free diets, as well as coeliac diets and allergies to particular foods.
Can family members eat dinner at Chypons?
Yes. Family members can be present at dinner for a small charge.
How much does Chypons Residential Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Chypons Residential Home 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.