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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.
The staff provide a very caring environment for all residents and nothing is too much trouble for them. When necessary they provide support to families and welcome them into the 'family' of the home. I am so pleased that my husband is a resident at Chyvarhas as I could not wish for better care from all staff.
During the last month of my husband's life, the care he was given was second to none. The carers were in and out of his room regularly. The last two days were spent in repositioning him every hour. I could not ask for more. I shall be eternally grateful to them.
The staff were very friendly, available, caring and kind to our mother. They always explained anything they were going to do to her and spent a lot of time encouraging her to eat and drink. They turned her regularly to avoid any sores whether sitting out dressed or lying in bed and checked whether she wanted to stay where she was or be moved. Visitors were also treated in a friendly manner and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. We knew she was in good hands when we could not be there. The staff showed great sensitivity when it became apparent she was dying.
My mum has been in hospital since Christmas Eve after falling over. She had a brief return home and a stay at respite care before going back into the hospital where she became extremely restless and aggressive. She was sent to a care home in Newquay where after two falls was back in hospital and then sent to her current care home, which was a relief to the family as she has settled in well due to the care and the support the staff have given her.
Our friend entered Chyvarhas late December 2015 with dementia. Her illness has progressed so that she is unable to walk, talk, eat or recognise anyone or anything. Throughout her stay, the staff have cared for her in the nicest way - always. During our regular visits, we have been well informed by friendly staff. The care home is always warm and tidy.
I've been a regular visitor at Chyvarhas for 2 years and have noticed the staff are very caring and treat everyone with dignity and kindness. The one bedroom I have seen needs decorating. The main day room is spacious but could do with a cooling system in a heatwave.
The best carers, management, nurses I could ever wish for, for my dear mother. You did more than beyond for mum's care. Thank you for your love, professionalism, empathy, care and support. My family couldn't have got through this time as well as we did without you.
Always greeted by the staff cheerfully. My husband is being well looked after.
Overall, very satisfied with the care provided for my aunt. There were some issues with hearing aids, dentures and spectacles, but generally the care was good. In particular, the staff were always caring and compassionate, and I never witnessed anything that concerned me on many visits. I would recommend Chyvarhas.
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...
There are no upcoming events for Chyvarhas Residential and Nursing Home.
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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