
inspiring care and compassionGraham W(Nephew of Resident/Service User)



inspiring care and compassionGraham W(Nephew of Resident/Service User)



Blackdown Nursing Home is located in Mary Tavy, a historical village just on the outskirts of Tavistock. The home offers residential and Nursing Care for people aged 65+ in a dignified and respectful way.
The care home's layout has been designed to assist people with dementia and the facilities ensure a stimulating as well as safe and secure home.
The care home has a summer house and large gardens which attract...
Care Provided by Blackdown Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 33 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Blackdown Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Blackdown 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
- Golfhill Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Shenda Sayers (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1980
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (33)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Blackdown Nursing Home Reviews (32)
Blackdown Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.908) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Blackdown Nursing Home has 32 reviews.
My mum was a resident here until she passed away last month and I will be forever grateful for the care and compassion shown to her - and to us as a family. During her final week, the team went above and beyond in ways we will never forget. They welcomed me, my niece and my brother-in-law to stay in her room so we could be together. Not only did they make space for us, but they also provided meals each day. That kindness meant more than words can express. Thank you for caring not just for my mum, but for all the family. Your compassion made an unbearable time a little easier, and we will always remember it.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and we appreciate all of your kind comments about our team.
My wife was a patient from approx 27 Jan 26 to 08 February, during a rapid decline in her health. This very traumatic and v.difficult last month of her life was very professionaly and empatheticaly managed, with patient consideration for the needs of her family & visitors. Thank you.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and we appreciate all of your kind comments about our team.
They are professional, but very friendly. I trust my wife is in very good hands in this Care Home.
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The home was very helpful considerate, caring. The staff were all brilliant. The home maintained to a good standard, some rooms need an upgrade. The grounds are beautiful, the home is set in a quiet peaceful location with views and wildlife. Easy access and parking
Thank you for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and we appreciate all of your kind comments about our team.
The care she received was excellent, the staff were always polite and "caring". The communication with myself was prompt, polite and once again "caring".
Thank you to the team for helping my godmother and myself during this journey.
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Lovely home good feel. Happy staff nothing too much trouble. My wife is happy here. I am happy with that.
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My partner was accepted by "Blackdown" after a 2 week traumatic stay in hospital, and my initial shock at the distance, I had to travel was soon allayed by the warmth we received from everyone of the wonderful staff. Every visit for me was a pleasure, and my partner became the lovely calm man he used to be. My biggest regret is that we have to leave. Thankyou all for your wonderful care and support. I cannot thankyou enough.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and we appreciate all of your kind comments about our team.
All the staff at Blackdown have been amazing and given our Mum fantastic care. They are understanding, caring and engaging. The level of activities and entertainment have filled our Mums senior years with music and song that she loved.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and we appreciate all of your kind comments about our team.
All of the staff are loving and caring and always there for support for my mum and all of the family.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and we appreciate all of your kind comments about our team.
My mother was admitted at beginning of June. The care was exceptional, the staff were amazing and very diligent. They were always on the other end of the phone being supportive, empathetic and caring. Thank you.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and we appreciate all of your kind comments about our team.
I can't fault the care that the staff at Blackdown gave my mum in her final month. They were thoughtful to all my mum's needs, and our needs. They kept us fully informed on everything, from her medication needs and changes, to her general comfort on a day today basis. The whole experience of visiting my mum @ Blackdown was always very relaxing. I knew that Mum was being very well looked after and I would never have any hesitation in recommending this home to others.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and we appreciate all of your kind comments about our team.
The patience they had with her was heartwarming to see.
When mum passed they show us (the family) so much care and compassion which meant so much.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and we appreciate all of your kind comments about our team.
Would hiighly recommend this nursing home, beautiful setting & comfy rooms.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and we appreciate all of your kind comments about our team.
My father in law was staying with us, till the point he no longer could. My wife didn't want any outside help or support. It took alot for her to let someone help. Blackdown couldn't of been a better fit for us all. My father-in law was happy, comfortable and felt safe enough to be honest in how he felt. the staff have been amazing in their support to him and us as a family. While doing their job they've also made sure my wife/kids are well looked after while there.
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I was caring for my Dad at home after a year of caring for my mum/step dad through cancer, I did not want him to spend his last months anywhere other than home, it came to a point where for his health and my mental health I had no choice, Blackdown was found and I couldn't be more greatful. The staff have saved me, made me feel welcome and supported in the darkest time of life. The care and attention they've provided my Dad is untouched. I will forever be greatful to them.
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Caring friendly staff that go the extra mile to ensure residents are comfortable, cared for and happy in the home. Entertainment and well-being events are regularly provided to meet variety of residents needs. The management and staff respond in a caring way to any feedback from families and residents and genuinely listen.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and we appreciate all of your kind comments about our team.
I am happy and relieved that I know his days are enriched with activities and entertainment, good and plentiful food and great care and that I don't have the worry about his welfare.
I couldn't have placed him in a better home
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Blackdown Nursing Home is absolutely wonderful. The staff are so kind and caring that my husband settled immediately. The care he was given was exceptional and that gave me complete confidence that he was in safe hands. If the staff had any concerns - even minor - they would call and let me know, so that I was always informed. If he wanted to have a walk about, there was always a member of staff nearby to keep an eye on him and help if he was a bit wobbly that day! Every time I visited, I was so impressed with everything - from the attentive nursing staff and the smiling chef with his super meals, to the activities, which were varied and excellent. His south-facing bedroom was lovely with stunning views across the village and Dartmoor. Management manage the home faultlessly, along with ample staff. I will be forever grateful to them all for making his final weeks the best they could be. Thank you to the entire wonderful team.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and we appreciate all of your kind comments about our team.
My husband had a stroke which has left him unable to walk, incontinent and with only a little speech. He's very tired and rather depressed but the staff are always very kind and caring and try to cheer him up with a kind word and lots of humour. They try to make him say a word here and there and have taught him to sing a few songs to help his speech along. The management is always trying to improve things and has changed his room around twice to make it better for him. He has a lovely view out over the garden where rabbits and squirrels pop up now and then and there are many care animals which come in for a visit, it's always nice to have a good furry cuddle. A big thank you to the management and staff for taking care of him and making a difficult situation so much more bearable.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and we appreciate all of your kind comments about our team.
I cannot pick a certain specific time to comment on as generally, my mum's care is spot on. She can be very argumentative and I know all the staff are very tolerant.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and we appreciate all of your kind comments about our team.
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Meet the Team (2)

Tracy has worked for the company for over 24 years under different owners. She started as an office assistant and worked her way up to company secretary. Once the company was bought in May 2019 she started her new role as Finance Manager.

I have been with Human Touch Group for 5 years, in the past I have been a trouble-shooter / turnaround specialist for care homes to achieve a good CQC rating.
Frequently Asked Questions about Blackdown Nursing Home
What types of Care is Blackdown Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Blackdown Nursing Home have?
There are 33 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Blackdown Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Blackdown Nursing Home to the centre of Tavistock?
3.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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