Kernow House
Nursing home · Launceston
Landlake Road, Launceston, PL15 9HP
Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Sept 2026
- 8.4Our score
- Beds85
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01566 461131
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 30 September 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringOutstanding
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Kernow House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-125856247
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Kernow House
Kernow House provides residential, nursing and dementia care for older people and adults with mental health, physical disability or younger-adult care needs. It forms part of a wider care network offering respite, independent living and mental health services, with support shaped around each resident’s needs and preferences.
Residents can access hospitality-focused services, activities and meals prepared on site. The wider provider describes locally sourced meat and vegetables cooked daily, alongside modified-texture dishes where required. Meals are freshly prepared and cooked on the premises for residents whose dining needs include nutrition, enjoyment or modified textures within a 24-hour care environment.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Launceston
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendruccombe HouseLaunceston | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Newport SquareLaunceston | 1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cedar Grange Residential and Nursing HomeLaunceston | 1.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Penbownder HouseLaunceston | 1.4 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| HF Trust - Chy KeresLaunceston | 2.1 miles | Good | 8.0 |
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| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| TyspaneBraunton | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lucerne HouseExeter | Outstanding | 9.6 | |
| Mount TryonTorquay | Good | 8.0 | |
| KenwynTruro | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cumberland Grange Care HomeExeter | Good | 7.4 | |
| Raleigh Manor Care HomeExmouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| Falmouth Court Care HomeFalmouth | 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
- Residential and nursing provision
- Freshly prepared daily meals
- Modified-texture dishes
Suits: Older people needing nursing or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Landlake Road, Launceston, PL15 9HP
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Questions families ask
How much does Kernow House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Kernow House 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 Kernow House 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.