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The home has been designed in a square shape, with a stunning large, enclosed garden, filled with flowers, plants and a fruit tree. With raised beds for residents in wheelchairs, it is a hub of activity. With the support of the team,...
Care Provided by Blackwood Residential Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 47 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our weekly fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to understand the level of care and support needed. Our 2025 weekly care fees for residential care start from £1699, but may be in the region of 30% more*. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms through to our premium bedroom options.
*If you require more specialist care such as 1-2-1 support, your weekly fee could be higher.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Blackwood Residential Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Blackwood Residential Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Sanctuary Care Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Annmarie Thomas(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (47)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Visiting
- Provide care 24 hours a day - 7 days a week and if you would like to visit a family member outside of normal houses, this can be arranged with the homes manager, Blackwood House do not resist visit to certain hours of the day, after all this is their home.
Blackwood Residential Care Home Reviews (68)
Blackwood Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.706) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Blackwood Residential Care Home has 68 reviews.
Although staff are kind and friendly, my mother is not receiving the level of care we would like. She is frequently wet when we visit and is falling regularly. Although I am sure residents are taken outside and entertained, I have never seen evidence of this for my mother who is always just sat in a chair looking at the wall.
Constant management changes and no follow up on actions and basic systems for improvement. Feedback is welcomed but rarely acted upon.
Nurse call systems are often ignored by staff and unplugged. There has been no apparent management follow through on rectifying this behaviour.
Good bits:Cleanliness is much better since the refurbishment but there are still occasional issues.
The gardens are lovely in the nice weather and it's been great to get outside in the fresh air.
There are a few staff that are exceptionally great and a credit to the organisation.
Every time we visited the resident she always looked happy, mentioned how wonderful the staff had been to her. Changed sheets daily. She is amazed at how clean they are for her and others. Staff always smile and very helpful.
Recently I have become a lot more pleased with the attention and treatment that my nan has received. I think this is all down to the hard work of the new management. I feel a lot more confident and comfortable when leaving my nan there, which is a lot different to how I used to feel when leaving her. Thank you for improving the place and making me feel happy about where she is.
All the staff are very friendly, caring and patient. This reassuring as I only get down to Cornwall once a month. Also, they keep us informed of any developments or changes, which makes you feel involved even though you cant be there.
Blackwood House is 400 miles from my home so I only get to visit my mother about six times a year. I never notify the home when I am coming as I like to see things they are. My mother is always clean and well dressed, particular attention is taken to ensure that her clothes are co-ordinated and include extra touches like matching scarves or hair accessories staff are always kind, caring and patient. Mum is as settled and contented as she can be given her condition.
Putting mum into a home was the hardest decision we as a family have had to make. I visited a few homes and even had Mum stay in one. It didn't work out - Mum was very unhappy, which in turn upset us all. Finding Blackwood House has been a weight lifted off our shoulders. All the staff are very helpful and are aware of Mum's needs and really try to understand her as well as Mum understanding then, without being upset. Thank you.
During the short amount of time I spent in Blackwood House I find all the staff very helpful and caring towards my father. I have no concerns over his welfare and safety there and find most of the staff easy to communicate with.
Bed Vacancies
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News (3) & Events (0)
- 28 Mar 2025
This Mother’s Day, we are celebrating the incredible mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers and aunts in its care homes by sharing their heartfelt words of wisdom with the next generation of mums....
- 18 Mar 2025
When Margaret had a stroke and was no longer able to cope at home, her daughter Jo was worried that she wouldn’t like living in a care home. But when...
- 07 Aug 2024
In a heartwarming celebration of love and community, Cornwall-based care home administrator Leanne Chappell relived her wedding day with residents at our Blackwood Residential Care Home in Camborne. The day...
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
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