Eshcol House Nursing Home
12 Clifton Terrace, Portscatho, Truro, TR2 5HR
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 17 February 2023
Last inspected 20 December 2022
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 17 Feb 2023
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating improved from Requires improvement
6 rated inspections on record · First rated January 2016
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Royal Cornwall Hospital
45.1% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
0.1 mi
1 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
St Mawes Pharmacy
2.2 mi
Nearest dentist
2.2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Cornwall (2025–26)
£1,123
per week, residential
£1,231
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Elderly population
22.7% of people in Cornwall are aged 65 or over
36.4
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.