Chyvarhas Residential and Nursing Home

22 Saltash Road, Callington PL17 7EF
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  • Chyvarhas Residential and Nursing Home, Callington
With just 36 bedrooms and a team which is passionate about enriching the lives of their residents, Chyvarhas has a warm, family feel the moment you walk through the door.

Providing residential, nursing, dementia care and palliative care, the team also offers respite care breaks, which are ideal for family carers who would like to take a short break themselves, knowing their loved one is in safe hands.

In keeping with the name of the home, meaning ‘meeting point’ in Cornish, the team is passionate about embracing the local community into life at Chyvarhas, from regular singers, musicians and performers, to local school children, who enjoy activities with the residents.

Every month, carers from the local community are invited to the home’s dementia support group, which takes places on the third Friday of every month, from 10am to noon.

There are also regular exercise sessions with Love to Move, and animal therapy visits, with everything from rabbits to owls!

The home is thriving, with so many activities to enjoy, from impromptu singalongs to baking and pamper sessions. A mobile hairdresser also visits for regular appointments with the residents.

Chyvarhas is unique in its layout, with four wings – with three cosy lounges, two of which lead to their own private secure garden. In the summer the residents love spending time gardening, or relaxing with loved ones, who are welcome at any time.

There is a spacious central dining room, where residents socialise with delicious, home cooked meals, from roast dinners with all the trimmings to fish and chip Fridays, and home baking for afternoon tea.

Chyvarhas also has its own private Facebook group, so families can see what their loved ones have been enjoying doing, even if they can’t be there each day in person.

Situated on the main bus route, the home has excellent transport links and a large, secure car park.
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Care Provided by Chyvarhas Residential and Nursing Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 40 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1651
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1925
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1651

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 £1651 and for nursing care £1926, 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.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Chyvarhas Residential and Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Chyvarhas Residential and Nursing 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)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Contact Chyvarhas Residential and Nursing Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Michael Dickinson-Smith (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (40)

Visiting

  • Pprovide care 24 hours a day - 7 days a week and if you would like to visit a family member outside of normal hours, this can be arranged with the homes manager, Chyvarhas do not restrict visits to certain hours of the day, Chyvarhas want this to be their home.

Chyvarhas Residential and Nursing Home Reviews (63)

9.8

Chyvarhas Residential and Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.772) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Chyvarhas Residential and Nursing Home has 63 reviews.

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Review from H S (Wife of Resident) published on 1 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband has been in Chyvarhas for 2 years now. He now never wakes up, so just lives in bed apparently asleep. Always very clean and well cared for.
Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Chyvarhas Residential and Nursing HomeThank you for your review. We're glad to hear that your husband is so well cared for at Chyvarhas and appreciate your feedback.
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Review from P S (Respite Resident) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Chyvarhas has provided a safe and secure environment - every time I visit the atmosphere is always happy and welcoming. The food is excellent, activities are varied, and the staff are wonderful - so patient and willing to listen. A nice element of the home is that there are no ghastly smells as so often
happens in care homes! I am more than grateful for all the help, assistance, and advice given to me - also support.
Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Chyvarhas Residential and Nursing HomeThank you for your positive review. We are delighted to hear that you find our team at Chyvarhas so welcoming. We appreciate your feedback and welcome you back whenever you need our support.
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Review from D R (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care shown to Mum and our whole family was outstanding while Mum was receiving palliative care.
Our family was treated with care, respect, and kindness. More importantly, Mum was treated with dignity and kindness. I have recommended Chyvarhas to other families and will continue to do so. Please
thank all the staff again on my behalf.
Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Chyvarhas Residential and Nursing HomeThank you for your review, especially written at such a difficult time. We have passed this on to our team at Chyvarhas, who will be touched to read your kind words about their care for your mother.
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Review from D W (Wife of Resident) published on 2 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall satisfied. The staff are very friendly. Good cleanliness. Happy with the care.
Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Chyvarhas Residential and Nursing HomeThank you for taking the time to leave a review, the team at Chyvarhas will be so happy with your high scores.
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Review from S S (Son of Resident) published on 15 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Been visiting Chyvarhas Residential and Nursing Home for over four years.
The home has had an update with the entrance and furnishings being updated or replaced since Christmas.
Looking good. Care workers still as friendly and helpful as ever. Nice, calm feel still.
Thank you.
Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Chyvarhas Residential and Nursing HomeThank you for your review, we are pleased you like the results of the improvement works at Chyvarhas.
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Review from L R (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Great communication from managers and carers so far. Mum has only been in a few weeks, but person-centred care, attention and care planning very evident.
Communal areas are spacious and comfortable with various styles of chairs. Food is available all the time and the atmosphere is clearly geared for
every resident's needs and time preferences.
Always get a welcome greeting from the reception staff.
Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Chyvarhas Residential and Nursing HomeThank you so for your wonderful review for Chyvarhas, we are so happy your mother is settling in so well.
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Review from C G (Wife of Resident) published on 15 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff were very helpful and reassuring on our initial visit and answered all of our many questions regarding care for our family member in respite. The room was very clean and welcoming. My husband appears to have been very happy with his care here. This was his first experience of respite care
and both he and I were apprehensive but it appears to have gone well. Thank you to all the staff for taking such good care of my husband.
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Review from Averil W (Wife of Resident) published on 15 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has only been in your home for just over a month but I have been very pleased with his excellent care. I can go home and feel that he is being well looked after and can relax and not worry about him. Also being very near to the home I know I can visit at any time and it is only 5 minutes
away. Thank you very much for everything you do, much appreciated.
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Review from Brian P (Son of Resident) published on 29 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home is very friendly and warm staff, very good and the facilities are excellent. very happy with the care my mother is given.
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Review from Cantale S (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mother has enjoyed the varied activities in the home, in spite of her language difficulties the staff try so hard to use her language to communicate. She is truly happy there. She enjoys the communal sitting rooms and loves to see people about.
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Review from John H (Son of Resident) published on 10 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a fabulous service and such a caring team, first time my mum needed care following a recent fall. They are understanding, respectful to my mum's needs, very helpful and professional. I would recommend.
Good compassionate/person-centred care towards my mum and family.
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Review from E W (Sister of Resident) published on 6 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are amazing in all they do. Nothing is too much trouble. The care they give is excellent. I would definitely recommend it to anyone. The residents are made to feel comfortable and cared for in their homes.
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Review from J S (Ex Family Member) published on 4 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I recently attended the support group at Chyvarhas, which is held every month. Such a lovely way to open up the home and support the community. I have personal experience and professional experience with dementia and I thought it was very valuable. The home is beautifully decorated and there is always
a really warm and calm atmosphere. Chyvarhas is always tidy, hotel standard. The home manager, assistant manager and all staff are brilliant, very knowledgeable and kind. I actually know more than one resident currently, although I hadn't visited for some time it was nice to see that it was still a lovely home, and even looks better! I am happy to know that both my friend and ex-father-in-law are receiving such wonderful care! Thank you!
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Review from Mary W (Wife of Resident) published on 3 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband is happy and looked after very well here. He has a lovely, airy room and the staff are very helpful and kind to him.
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Review from M A (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad has just had two weeks respite care after a hip replacement. He had a very happy time in Chyvarhas Care Home and found the staff very caring towards him. I found the manager very thorough and caring too about my dad's prospective needs before he had his stay. The reception staff are really lovely
and answered all my questions and supported me in helping my dad during this time. All the staff are lovely!
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Review from Erica P (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother spent twenty months at Chyvarhas Care Home, Callington. My mother suffered from dementia. Every member of staff from the kitchen, reception, nurses and care workers cared for my mother with care, love, professionalism and kindness and dignity. I am unable to express in words how grateful I
am that my mum was cared for at Chyvarhas. In such challenging and sad circumstances, Chyvarhas was the only positive in my mother's final months. Every member of staff is exceptional and goes above and beyond their roles.
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Review from David M (Friend of Resident) published on 25 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly atmosphere. Staff are very caring and helpful. Food is more than adequate and plentiful. Security is very good. Our friend is always smiling and appears to be very happy.
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Review from F P (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been extremely well looked after during her stay at Chyvarhas Care Home. All her needs have been met and nothing was too much trouble. All the staff and carers have been very helpful and so friendly, going about their tasks with kindness, cheerfulness and dedication.
The residents were
given a lovely Christmas Day. Mum's room was small but had a pleasant View.
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Review from P D (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Staff are often on their phones when working. Staff are caring but often overlook basic needs ie; hearing aids, pads and shoes being done up. The overall home feels quite chaotic, the large dining/living area often has a TV on, radio on and music coming from the kitchen. My mother was unsure how to
use this space. Lack of activities run by someone who knows the residents and their level of functioning. The manager was very helpful. Particular staff are excellent and need nurturing.
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Review from Andrew W (Friend of Resident) published on 5 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Unfortunately, my friend was taken ill and passed away within 24 hours. The home kept me up to date from the start. I asked if I could visit, and that was encouraged. I was with my friend when he took seriously ill. The team all knew their position as he passed. Every step was taken to revive. I was
informed in such a dignified manner. Every single member of staff was just amazing as they always have been in the seven years I have been visiting. Great home and great staff.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.772)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.772) out of 10 for Chyvarhas Residential and Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 30 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.772 for Chyvarhas Residential and Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (277 Excellents x 5) + (59 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 346 Ratings = 4.772
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Chyvarhas Residential and Nursing Home is based on 30 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8, which has been reached with 30 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 17 Jan 2025

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Michael Dickinson-Smith

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2019

I have worked for Cornwall Care for just over two years now. I came to Cornwall Care from a smaller organisation as I wanted to work for an organisation that was innovative and where I could work with talented people, and I have not been disappointed. Our team has worked tirelessly to improve the standards of care that Chyvarhas provides and I feel we now lead the way in the local area, encouraging good, person-centred care to the people we support. I am looking forward to continue our work at Chyvarhas.

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