Tanglewood

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Tanglewood is a residential care home in St. Austell, Cornwall (PL26 7TL). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Tanglewood

Tanglewood is a residential care home in St Austell, Cornwall. We support adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, including younger adults, and we offer respite stays for people who need a short break or whose family carer needs one. This is a home rather than an institution, and the people who live here run their own lives in it. Everyone has a support plan written with them, in a form they can use, covering how they like to be supported, what they enjoy, what they find hard and what they want to be doing with their time. Being in a Cornish town of manageable size helps. People are known locally, keep up the clubs and activities they like, get to the coast, see their families and go out without it being an expedition. We support all of that rather than reducing it to whatever suits the rota. Communication is where we concentrate. Where somebody does not use speech, we learn how they do tell us things and make sure every member of the team understands. When someone becomes distressed we treat it as communication and look for the cause, and anything that restricts a person's freedom is agreed properly, recorded and reviewed with the aim of reducing it. The Care Quality Commission rated us good overall at our most recent inspection. Families, advocates and professionals are welcome to visit and see the house at work.

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Common questions about Tanglewood

Where is Tanglewood located?

Tanglewood is a residential care home in St. Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7TL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Tanglewood provide?

Tanglewood is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Tanglewood's CQC rating?

Tanglewood is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 19 May 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Tanglewood offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Tanglewood offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Tanglewood

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Tanglewood is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Tanglewood is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Tanglewood offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Tanglewood supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the South West

Tanglewood has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Tanglewood. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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