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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.
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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 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
- 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
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 £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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Chyvarhas Residential and Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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 £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Sanctuary Care Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
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 (69)
Chyvarhas Residential and Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.847) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Chyvarhas Residential and Nursing Home has 69 reviews.
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!
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.
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.
The residents were given a lovely Christmas Day. Mum's room was small but had a pleasant View.
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.
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.
The only criticism I had was quite often the response time when I used the call bell and I would like to have known what activities were available.
I visited my aunt today at 11.30 to find her in her room. The bed was not made, there were breakfast dishes, and her commode was half full of urine! She was still in her nightwear and her incontinence pad was hanging out the back of her pyjama trousers like a tail. She was brought a cup of coffee so the assistant was asked politely if she could remove the urine. We understood she was busy! She came back grabbed the bucket returned with it, threw it into the commode in a rage, and walked out. The bucket had not even been washed out let alone sanitised as there was still yellow urine in the bottom of it. My aunt had to ask me if I would mind dressing her which I did putting on clean pad and underwear but why has she not been dressed? No one has showered her or even washed her and this is now going on to the afternoon! This is certainly not acceptable, where is the welfare for these people in your care? I am appalled at this hygiene level. I had to clear up her room.
Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry that you are unhappy with the care services at Chyvarhas, I have passed your feedback to the home's manager and I have no doubt that he will contact you further to discuss and agree on actions to rectify your concerns.
My mum sadly requires round-the-clock care and can be quite challenging in her behaviour as she had been, in her life, so independent, as well as the bleed stroke she has suffered but all have been addressed and managed since being at Chyvarhas.
I cannot thank them enough for the care they have provided and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone in our very sad situation.
Weekend, not enough staff, in my opinion, therefore patients in bed for longer than they should be.
Speaking from my personal experience, I shall be eternally grateful to all the Chyvarhas team, who cared for my dad during his short stay at the end of 2020. Their professionalism, empathy and dedication were faultless with continual updates regarding my dad's wellbeing/health, for which I cannot thank them enough. I have only just felt strong enough to be able to write a review, after my dad's passing in December, but felt it totally justified and my only regret is that he never got to spend more quality time with the caring staff and other residents, in their supportive environment. Thank you all.
The staff at Chyvarhas (Cornish for Meeting Place) are very kind and patient with residents and their visitors - not an easy job.
My mother in law can be a difficult person and sometimes unkind, the staff manage her very well and she has now settled in. I have found the staff most helpful to all my enquiries and would recommend Chyvarhas to anyone who has loved ones who require managed care.
Chyvarhas staff without exception are kind, supportive and welcoming. The home has a warm, caring, ambience and I'm glad for my mother.
Chyvarhas is a place I would recommend to families looking for residential care for a loved one. My husband and all the family have received the greatest care from a dedicated loving staff in all areas. The management keeps in close touch and is always approachable. Thank you so much Chyvarhas team for all you do. I now have a life back, free from stress and fear of the future for my husband's care.
Thank you very much "Chyvarhas team" the whole "Chyvarhas Team" are always very kind and supportive to Dad and endeavour to look after him and us his family at all times. Dad is always clean and well turned out. Whenever we visit and is bright and well in himself. The team are friendly approachable and always plenty of staff on duty, never long waits for dad if he wants the toilet.
Extremely satisfied with the care for my family member. Staff are kind and courteous and respect the wishes of the client and the family. His diet is continually assessed and we are happy about this as we had concerns that have been addressed.
She enjoyed her food and being the one that was being looked after for a change. She deserved it.
It's a good relief for me. Thank you all.
My father is receiving end of life care at Chyvarhas. He has stated to me that he feels very safe and secure here. His desperate anxiety, especially at night has diminished incredibly. The 24 hour care is highly professional and nothing is too much trouble for the staff. From a personal point of view, I find the home clean and tidy and I have a good relationship with the management team. My family have been made to feel very welcome.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 17 January 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (3) & Events (0)
- 30 Jul 2025
Residents at our Chyvarhas home in Cornwall were treated to a truly magical day, when Rainbow Circus CIC brought their colourful and energetic performance to the home. The event featured...
- 18 Jun 2025
The team at our care home in Callington are beaming with pride after receiving a glowing inspection report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Chyvarhas Residential and Nursing Home has...
- 24 Feb 2025
When Pam moved to our Chyvarhas home in Callington, she was delighted that the team not only supported her to continue her passion for painting, but also organised art workshops...
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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
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Chyvarhas Residential and Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (1)

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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