
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...
Care Provided by Barchester Kernow House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 85 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- 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
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Kernow House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Kernow House 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)
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
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Leigh Stanley (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1992
- Last Refurbishment: 2012
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (85)
Visiting
- Visiting at any time.
Parking
- Kernow House has car parks situated at the front of the building
Barchester Kernow House Care Home Reviews (84)
Barchester Kernow House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.880) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Kernow House Care Home has 84 reviews.
Yesterday was my father's funeral and my uncle attended in our home town.
We know the huge efforts involved to have made this happen and would like to commend Vincent on an outstanding job.
As you're probably aware, in 5 years of your care, my uncle had never left the building, so this was a remarkable feat with all aspects managed and considered.
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
Thank you so very much for this lovely feedback. Our team will be really pleased to receive them.
Very happy with care could not be better all staff excelent
Thank you so much for your kind words. the team will be so pleased to have received them. Thanks again.
Staff are professional and friendly - always ready to help. The building is modern and clean.
Great food and lots going on.
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
We really appreciate you taking the time to write us this review. We will share your lovely feedback with the team. Thanks again.
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.
The open kitchen diner was always very homely with guests watching tv, being asked their own choice of breakfast.
The home always felt clean.
The residents are very well looked after and respected for their individuality.
Every visit was a special one each with their own memories and take my friends mum out in her wheelchair for a coffee.
Thank you for this lovely feedback. our staff will be over the moon to hear this.
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.
Thank you so very much for these lovely kind words. All of our staff will be so pleased to have this wonderful feedback. Thank you again.
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 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.
It was our absolute pleasure to have taken care of your mother here at Kernow House and she will be greatly missed by all.
Thank you again.
With that being said , I can honestly think of no better place for our dear friend to be .
Kernow is beautifully appointed and offers ,not only the inherent skills of each and every nurse, but constant attention, comfort and dignity.
We were able to decorate her room to make it feel more familiar , our friend visited often with Sophie, the Golden Retriever and we were able to join her in the dining room.
I really can't find adequate words with which to thank everyone ; from the smiling young woman at reception, to Jackie the O.T manager, Jo who first sat with us on the first fact-finding visit and then on to each and every nurse involved in our friend's care.
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...
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.
Thank you so much for this lovely review. Our team will be really pleased to have this wonderful feedback.
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.
Thank you so much for this lovely review. Our staff will be so pleased to receive it.
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.
Thank you so much for this absolutely lovely review. Our staff will be so pleased to have received this.
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.
Thank you so much for this lovely review. I will ensure the staff are given this feedback. Thanks again.
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 find the whole experience a pleasure and to know my mum is really being cared for.
I reside some distance away and have had options in the past to move Mum closer to me and see a her lot more frequently but I could not dream of this based on how happy Mum and family are.
Mum is always found happy, clean and very well-fed!
In summary, despite our hardships in life with such matters taking their course, I'm rather glowing about this particular care environment.
Hope this review might help someone making those first hard steps in decision-making.
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.
The care my father has received at Barchester Kernow House Care Home over the last two years has been second to none. From the moment he arrived, the staff made him feel at home and ensured he was content and happy. I have always been made to feel especially welcome whenever I have visited and the staff are all extremely friendly and helpful. The meals are well varied and of a very high quality and the activities programme is wonderful; I have been lucky enough to experience singing and a visit from the ice cream trolley with my father whilst visiting which brought him a lot of joy. I couldn't have asked for anymore from Kernow House, everything has been brilliant and I would highly recommend them.
Thank you hugely for these lovely words. Our staff will be so pleased to receive them.
We feel so fortunate, as a family, that our sister and favourite godmother to several of our grandchildren is so well looked after in her final years.
There is genuine belief, from the general manager down to the unit nursing care and support staff, to recognise and respond to the individual needs, moods and support for our lovely family member. When visiting, it is clear to see how much the staff love and enjoy what they do.
We continue to appreciate the safety, love and care which she gets.
We thank you for this feedback from the bottom of our hearts. The staff will be so pleased that you are happy with the care they are providing to your sister.
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Barchester Kernow House Care Home. My husband has now been in this home for eighteen months. First of all St Pirans, then Petherin and now Millaton unit. I cannot speak too highly of the care, support, dedication and love you have given to my darling husband and to me, family and friends when we visit. I a deeply indebted to the management, nurses, carers, receptionists, kitchen staff, cleaners and to everyone who works there. You all go over and beyond your call of duty. I admire and I'm eternally grateful to you all and I hold a special place in my heart for you all. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for this beautiful review. I will pass this lovely message to the whole team here at Kernow House.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 March 2020Good
- 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.
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- 02 Oct 2024
We had a fantastic visit from Thunderball and Hagrid from Lakemoor Alpacas. The two young alpacas visited us on the concourse but also did some bedroom visits so residents who...
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Meet the Team (11)

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 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barchester Kernow House Care Home
What types of Care is Barchester Kernow House Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Barchester Kernow House Care Home have?
There are 85 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Barchester Kernow House Care Home?
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.
How far is Barchester Kernow House Care Home to the centre of Launceston?
0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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