The rooms are comfortable, the social areas very open and inviting.Anton P(Private Carer of Resident/Service User)
there is a wide range of activities to suit everyone and the opportunity to have trips out,Maxine R(Cousin of Resident/Service User)
The rooms are comfortable, the social areas very open and inviting.Anton P(Private Carer of Resident/Service User)
there is a wide range of activities to suit everyone and the opportunity to have trips out,Maxine R(Cousin of Resident/Service User)
Barchester Kernow House makes the most of pleasant grounds and a versatile interior to provide top quality nursing and residential care, with professionals available round-the-clock and also skilled in care and support for physical disabilities, dementia and Huntingdon's.
A committed team work hard to ensure that all provision is tailored to the individual, while allowing them to make the most of a relaxed and homely atmosphere.
All staff are carefully chosen and...
Barchester Kernow House makes the most of pleasant grounds and a versatile interior to provide top quality nursing and residential care, with professionals available round-the-clock and also skilled in care and support for physical disabilities, dementia and Huntingdon's.
A committed team work hard to ensure that all provision is tailored to the individual, while allowing them to make the most of a relaxed and homely atmosphere.
All staff are carefully chosen and well-qualified to achieve the best standards, with the company philosophy focusing on an attentive service that also supports an active lifestyle. Personal interests are encouraged and there is much to enjoy within the life of the home.
The aim is to meet all residents’ needs over the long-term, living up to a reputation for quality that Barchester homes have earned.
This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment, which is required to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual and to ensure that the care needs of the individual can be met by the Home.
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Barchester Kernow House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.820) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Kernow House Care Home has 87 reviews.
My husband has been at Kernow House Care Home for nearly two years, starting at the St Pirans Unit, then as his severe dementia issues settled down, Petherwin Wing. Absolutely every single person there has been nothing but kind, courteous, caring & professional. I could not have asked for anything...
My husband has been at Kernow House Care Home for nearly two years, starting at the St Pirans Unit, then as his severe dementia issues settled down, Petherwin Wing. Absolutely every single person there has been nothing but kind, courteous, caring & professional. I could not have asked for anything better, and I am eternally grateful and thankful to everyone there.
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My husband has been here two months and he has settled in really well. He has enjoyed creating a flower bed in the garden with the help of me, a friend and carers and has been out a few times on the care home bus. He had a trip out to buy some sandals and he has played his banjo and guitar to the...
My husband has been here two months and he has settled in really well. He has enjoyed creating a flower bed in the garden with the help of me, a friend and carers and has been out a few times on the care home bus. He had a trip out to buy some sandals and he has played his banjo and guitar to the other residents.
Thank you for this lovely review. We will ensure this feedback is passed onto the staff looking after your husband.
I'm very happy with the care my daughter is provided with from the carers and the nurses. I'm confident that she receives all the care that is needed to keep her comfortable and pain free . My daughter as been a resident for a couple of years now and they support her changing needs but have also...
I'm very happy with the care my daughter is provided with from the carers and the nurses. I'm confident that she receives all the care that is needed to keep her comfortable and pain free . My daughter as been a resident for a couple of years now and they support her changing needs but have also supported me along this journey. I am grateful to them all
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We know the huge efforts involved to have made this happen and would like to commend Vincent on an outstanding job....
We are truly grateful and hoping this will be the first of other trip.
Thank you so much for this feedback. We are so very proud of Vincent and the work he does. He will be over the moon to have received this feedback
Very happy with care could not be eny better the atention and care for my wife is excelent all staff excelent
Very happy with care could not be eny better the atention and care for my wife is excelent all staff excelent
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Very happy with care could not be better all staff excelent
Very happy with care could not be better all staff excelent
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We couldn't have hoped for better care.
We couldn't have hoped for better care.
Thank you hugely for this wonderful feedback. Our team are always thrilled to receive such lovely words for the care they give. Thanks again.
When I visited my husband, I found a cordial reception, the clients looked clean & tidy and friendly. Overall I felt quite happy that Roger was well looked after
When I visited my husband, I found a cordial reception, the clients looked clean & tidy and friendly. Overall I felt quite happy that Roger was well looked after
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We can not fault the care given to Mum during her time at Kernow House. It was such a relief to know she was safe and so well looked after. Staff were always friendly, welcoming and extremely helpful. Mum settled in very quickly and we instantly knew we'd made the right choice in care facilities....
We can not fault the care given to Mum during her time at Kernow House. It was such a relief to know she was safe and so well looked after. Staff were always friendly, welcoming and extremely helpful. Mum settled in very quickly and we instantly knew we'd made the right choice in care facilities. The home is situated within walking distance of some great shops and a cafe which we were able to utilize enhancing Mum's quality of life. We'd like to thank everyone at Kernow House for the care and compassion shown to both Mum and family we will be eternally grateful.
We thank you for this absolutely wonderful review. Our whole team will be so pleased to have received this feedback. Thank you again.
Every...
Every visit was a special one each with their own memories and take my friends mum out in her wheelchair for a coffee.
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After our Mum moved from another care home in Tavistock to Kernow, I can't tell you the difference of care she received. I went from crying every time I left her to sleeping like a baby knowing she was in such good care. I can't Recommend the nursing home enough, the level of care she received on a...
After our Mum moved from another care home in Tavistock to Kernow, I can't tell you the difference of care she received. I went from crying every time I left her to sleeping like a baby knowing she was in such good care. I can't Recommend the nursing home enough, the level of care she received on a daily basis from the cleaning staff the amazing nurses, and the delicious food. We sadly lost Mum Last week and I can honestly say the compassion shown by every member of staff in the home for Mum's last few days was incredible. There wasn't a moment we weren't checked on looked after, offered tea coffees food nothing was too Much trouble. Mum was always kept so clean and tidy and she loved having her hair and nails done in the beauty parlour. When Mum got really poorly towards the end, they even gave us a hand in the minibus to take her down to Garden centre which was one of her most favourite things to do especially at Christmas with all the decorations. Thank you so much for everything.
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The care that my father is receiving is Kernow House is exceptional. It is a huge weight off my mind knowing that my dad is being so well cared for and is totally safe. The staff treat my father like one of their family and show him so much love and empathy. All his needs are well catered for and...
The care that my father is receiving is Kernow House is exceptional. It is a huge weight off my mind knowing that my dad is being so well cared for and is totally safe. The staff treat my father like one of their family and show him so much love and empathy. All his needs are well catered for and he wants for nothing. From the senior nurses to the cleaners, everybody shows the same passion and respect to the residents.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this lovely review. I am so glad that you are happy with the care that your father is receiving at Kernow House and will share your feedback with the team.
My lovely Mum has been a resident in Kernow House for the past 5 years with dementia. She had 24 hour nursing care & my prayers were answered when she became a resident in August 2020. She was peaceful & content, calling the staff "her girls"! Mum was "peacefully & painlessly promoted home" into...
My lovely Mum has been a resident in Kernow House for the past 5 years with dementia. She had 24 hour nursing care & my prayers were answered when she became a resident in August 2020. She was peaceful & content, calling the staff "her girls"! Mum was "peacefully & painlessly promoted home" into the arms of Jesus on Nov 3 2025. I can honestly say that I don't have enough words to thank & praise the staff on Millaton Unit enough for the amazing care, genuine love, respect, compassion, kindness, thoughtfulness & support they showed Mum (& us) in the 5 years & during the last 3 weeks. Mum was treated like family, which has helped us immensely in our loss & healing. The lovely welcoming smiles from the receptionists when we arrive, the support, contact & the genuine care from EVERY member of the staff & management has been OUTSTANDING & always accessableNothing has been too much trouble for them. Thank you, for making my Mums final years, peaceful, content, safe & loved.
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Kernow is beautifully appointed and offers ,not only the inherent skills of each...
What really impresses me , apart from my praises above, is the genuine care and consideration shown to family and friends , all of whom are processing their own fears and anxieties. Thank you . Thank you !!
Thank you for such a lovely review, we really appreciate such kind words. It's feedback like this that reassures our staff that we are delivering the best care that we can; I am incredibly proud of our team. I am really pleased that we were able to provide you with comfort at such a difficult...
Thank you for such a lovely review, we really appreciate such kind words. It's feedback like this that reassures our staff that we are delivering the best care that we can; I am incredibly proud of our team. I am really pleased that we were able to provide you with comfort at such a difficult time. I will ensure that your lovely feedback is passed on to the staff. Thank you again for taking the time to leave a review.
A huge thank you to the staff led by unit lead, for smooth admission from hospital for my mum's partner. Such a warm welcome with care and compassion. As a family what has been a tough journey it is such a pleasure to see him settled, engaging with others and an open bright space to roam. To be...
A huge thank you to the staff led by unit lead, for smooth admission from hospital for my mum's partner. Such a warm welcome with care and compassion. As a family what has been a tough journey it is such a pleasure to see him settled, engaging with others and an open bright space to roam. To be able to visit and also for the dog to be part of an amazing community accommodating each individuals care needs and to feel at home. Thank you and I am already looking forward to my next visit.
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The level of care which my dad is receiving is 2nd to none. The staff are lovely and there are many activities on offer eg: therapy animals, music events, parties, art projects, bar on Fridays etc. My dad has been involved in an art project where he restored a chair which will not be exhibited in...
The level of care which my dad is receiving is 2nd to none. The staff are lovely and there are many activities on offer eg: therapy animals, music events, parties, art projects, bar on Fridays etc. My dad has been involved in an art project where he restored a chair which will not be exhibited in Chester.
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The manager of the home was excellent in communicating with me prior to my husband arriving at the home and since. The staff are all extremely polite, friendly and caring. Nothing is ever too much trouble for them and they also care for the relations of the people that are in the home. The...
The manager of the home was excellent in communicating with me prior to my husband arriving at the home and since. The staff are all extremely polite, friendly and caring. Nothing is ever too much trouble for them and they also care for the relations of the people that are in the home. The cleanliness of the home is excellent. Cleaners are always present as are carers if here is an accident. The standard of the food is also excellent with thought and care in the layout of the tables and assistance given when needed.
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We were visiting our brother at the care home for the first time. We were very impressed and the staff were lovely and very helpful. We especially liked the beautiful tray of coffee and biscuits which were given to us while we were talking with our brother. We were only there for 2 hours so we did...
We were visiting our brother at the care home for the first time. We were very impressed and the staff were lovely and very helpful. We especially liked the beautiful tray of coffee and biscuits which were given to us while we were talking with our brother. We were only there for 2 hours so we did not get to see all the facilities but we hope to spend more time there on our net visit. Thank you.
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Both my father and mother received the best of care at Barchester Kernow House Care Home for nearly twenty years and we have no concerns in recommending the home to families in a similar situation. The home is spotlessly clean and nothing was too much trouble regarding our parents' well-being and...
Both my father and mother received the best of care at Barchester Kernow House Care Home for nearly twenty years and we have no concerns in recommending the home to families in a similar situation. The home is spotlessly clean and nothing was too much trouble regarding our parents' well-being and care. All the staff were approachable and pleasant and you knew, on leaving the home, that our parents were treated with dignity and respect. The staff made dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia more bearable for us, as a family, and we will always be grateful to the manager and the team for the high level of care they provided.
We cannot thank you enough for these kind words. We are so pleased you are happy with the care your parents received. I will ensure the team is made aware of this fantastic feedback.
The care team and management are clearly a very driven unit to deliver such exemplary care and upon my regular visits to Mum, I...
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We cannot thank you enough for these kind words. We are so pleased you are happy with the care your mother is receiving. I will ensure the team is made aware of this fantastic feedback.
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Welcome to Kernow House, my name is Leigh and I am the General Manager at the home.
I am a registered mental health nurse. Prior to becoming a...
Welcome to Kernow House, my name is Leigh and I am the General Manager at the home.
I am a registered mental health nurse. Prior to becoming a nurse, I spent 13 years as a soldier in the British Army, serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and other overseas operations. I became interested in post-traumatic stress disorder and decided to train as a nurse. During this nurse training, I discovered a particular interest in working with dementia and decided to pursue a career in this.
As a Manager, I put my leadership skills to good use when managing the home. I ensure we deliver person-centred care in a therapeutic manner and share my knowledge with other staff, both within the home and with outside professionals.
I acknowledge that whilst residents are at the forefront of our home, it is important that staff are supported, so the care we deliver as a whole home is filled with passion and enthusiasm.
Sarah is an occupational therapist who has worked at Kernow House in that role for many years whilst supporting the management team. She supports a...
Sarah is an occupational therapist who has worked at Kernow House in that role for many years whilst supporting the management team. She supports a holistic approach to caring for residents at Kernow House, where a good quality of life filled with meaningful activities is important. Sarah works actively to encourage residents' independence.
Jo is a clinical lead on Millaton where she leads a team of nurses and carers. Jo is a general nurse as well as a mental health nurse. She has many years experience and a wide range of knowledge from her background working mainly in the community.
Ema is a general nurse and has worked at Kernow House for many years. While Ema has a lot of experience in general nursing, she also holds a master’s...
Ema is a general nurse and has worked at Kernow House for many years. While Ema has a lot of experience in general nursing, she also holds a master’s degree in psychology and has insight and understanding of, what it is like to live with mental health conditions. Ema leads a team of nurses and carers, who work with dedication and compassion to support residents and their families on St Pirans.
Richard is the clinical lead on the Petherwin unit. He is a general nurse who has worked as an A&E nurse and in mental health nursing prior to coming...
Richard is the clinical lead on the Petherwin unit. He is a general nurse who has worked as an A&E nurse and in mental health nursing prior to coming to work at Kernow House. Richard knows the unit well, having worked on Petherwin as a senior nurse. He is compassionate and approachable. Richard is always available for a chat if anyone has any concerns.
Richard represents residents at Kernow House. Richard says, he likes to make sure residents have enough to eat and drink and that everyone is well...
Richard represents residents at Kernow House. Richard says, he likes to make sure residents have enough to eat and drink and that everyone is well cared for. He takes part in resident meetings and talks to anyone who has any concerns. If anyone has anything they would like to talk to Richard about, he can be found quite easily and is always willing to listen and take any issues forward.
Jackie supports residents to take part in meaningful occupations and enjoyable life activities.
She supports residents to maintain independence by...
Jackie supports residents to take part in meaningful occupations and enjoyable life activities.
She supports residents to maintain independence by accessing, adapting and providing suitable equipment and is proactive in her support of the life enrichment approach to caring for those who live at Kernow House.
Emma is the administrator. She deals with enquiries, HR, invoicing, payroll, banking and logistics. Emma's door is always open for anyone who needs advice or support with anything concerning administration.
Bea works in a small team with residents, relatives, all staff groups and the wider community. She ensures there is a vibrant environment with a...
Bea works in a small team with residents, relatives, all staff groups and the wider community. She ensures there is a vibrant environment with a varied weekly activity programme and organises celebrations of themed events. There is always something going on at Kernow House.
Rachel is our head chef and leads a team of chefs and kitchen assistants. She has lots of experience from her previous work cooking in cafes,...
Rachel is our head chef and leads a team of chefs and kitchen assistants. She has lots of experience from her previous work cooking in cafes, restaurants, pubs and care homes. Rachel is very passionate about providing good home cooking and particularly enjoys baking. She has completed many training courses to learn a variety of catering skills and is able to provide nutritious meals for all dietary requirements.
Tim is head of maintenance at Kernow House. He has a good all-round knowledge of maintenance and DIY.
He likes to keep everything safe and fixed in a timely manner and he does this by working closely with colleagues and outside contractors.
Susie has worked in admin and reception and is now Head of Housekeeping. She is also a Buddy Champion who supports newly appointed staff. Susie...
Susie has worked in admin and reception and is now Head of Housekeeping. She is also a Buddy Champion who supports newly appointed staff. Susie understands the importance of having a clean and comfortable environment for people to live and work in. She leads a team of dedicated housekeepers and laundry assistants. Susie also works closely with maintenance staff to make sure all repairs are done promptly.
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
There are 85 Single Rooms.
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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