Kenwyn
Nursing home · Truro
Newmills Lane, Kenwyn Hill, Truro, TR1 3EB
Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Jun 2021
- 8.0Our score
- Beds102
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01872 464501
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 8 June 2021
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Kenwyn
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-125856229
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Kenwyn
Kenwyn provides residential, nursing and dementia care for older people and adults with changing support needs. The home is part of Barchester Healthcare, whose care model combines personal support with independence and activities.
Meals are prepared on site each day using locally sourced meat and vegetables, with seasonal options and modified-texture dishes available according to individual needs. Residents can take part in meaningful activities, social groups, gentle exercise and entertainment, while the wider setting is designed to support comfort and purposeful daily life. Kenwyn offers seasonal and nutritious meals alongside its care services.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Truro
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral View HouseTruro | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Comprigney VeanTruro | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| The MowhayTruro | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Amberley House Care HomeTruro | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement | 4.4 | |
| St George's HotelTruro | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth Court Care HomeFalmouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| Kernow HouseLaunceston | Good | 8.4 | |
| Mount TryonTorquay | Good | 8.0 | |
| TyspaneBraunton | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lucerne HouseExeter | Outstanding | 9.6 | |
| Cumberland Grange Care HomeExeter | Good | 7.4 | |
| Raleigh Manor Care HomeExmouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| The ManorTaunton | Good | 7.4 | |
| West AbbeyYeovil | Good | 8.0 | |
| Trinity Manor Care HomeSherborne | Good | 8.4 | |
| Crandon Springs Care HomeWells | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cadbury Hall Care HomeBristol | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Fresh food cooked on site
- Modified-texture meal options
- Activities and gentle exercise
Suits: Residents wanting residential care with varied daily life
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Newmills Lane, Kenwyn Hill, Truro, TR1 3EB
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Questions families ask
How much does Kenwyn cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Kenwyn for its weekly fee. As a guide, Cornwall council paid on average £1,157 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Kenwyn whether it takes residents funded by Cornwall council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). In a nursing home the NHS also pays £267.68 a week towards the nursing care of residents assessed as needing it. People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.