Tamara House
Residential care home · Torpoint
Thanckes Close, Torpoint, PL11 2RA
Run by Karlyon Care Ltd
- GoodCQC · Dec 2021
- 7.4Our score
- Beds29
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01752 813527
Inspectors asked it to improve: Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 30 December 2021
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Tamara House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-193294621
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Tamara House
Support at Tamara House is shaped around personal choices, preferences and wishes, helping older people retain as much independence as possible while receiving residential care. The home supports people living with dementia and mental health needs in a secure setting.
A Day Centre operates on the ground floor from Monday to Friday and welcomes visitors as well as residents. Person-centred care planning and respite arrangements are also available. The home has easy access to Torpoint town centre, while bedrooms and lounges offer views towards the river Tamar, fields or the town. Its weekday Day Centre on site adds a regular social setting for residents and visitors.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Torpoint
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Udal GarthTorpoint | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Porte Rouge Care HomeTorpoint | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Torpoint Nursing CentreTorpoint | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Higher Park LodgePlymouth | 1.4 miles | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Bull Point House & AnnexPlymouth | 1.4 miles | Good | 8.4 |
Also run by Karlyon Care Ltd
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balmain Care HomePlymouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| Orchid HousePlymouth | |||
| Bethany House Care HomePlymouth | Good | 8.4 | |
| Trenant House Care HomePlymouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Minver House Care HomeWadebridge | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Weekday Day Centre on site
Suits: Older adults needing personalised residential care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Thanckes Close, Torpoint, PL11 2RA
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Questions families ask
Does Tamara House offer payment plans?
Yes. Tamara House offers payment plans as part of its available arrangements. The published information identifies payment plans but does not give further conditions or prices.
Does Tamara House have a day centre?
Yes. Its ground floor has a day centre open Monday to Friday, staffed by the home’s own team. Visitors can attend, and residents can meet friends who use the centre.
How much does Tamara House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Tamara House 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.