
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.
The manager and the team at Blackdown Nursing Home are outstanding. It's hard giving over the care of my husband to someone else but I know they give him the best care possible. The team there are the best - so kind and caring. Every single member of the team shows so much care and respect for my husband. Visiting him is a joy as it is such a happy place. Thank you Blackdown team for taking such amazing care of my husband.
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 staff are amazing and really care passionately for their residents. Nothing is too much trouble. The manager and admin staff are equally as important and answer queries very quickly as well as very supportive to residents and loved ones. I feel safe knowing Dad is with you. 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 always answer any questions I have and explain any ongoing concerns clearly.
I know my mum is in the best capable hands and trust all the staff with my mum's care.
The home is clean, tidy and provides good nutritious meals.
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 mum was so well looked after in her final days at Blackdown Nursing Home, the care was fantastic, nothing was too much trouble for the staff, I was kept fully updated with everything. I can't thank the staff enough for their compassion and care, I would definitely recommend this nursing home to anyone.
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 staff are extremely friendly but also have the highest standard of care and professionalism to both the residents and visitors. The home itself is welcoming, cheerful and pleasant to spend time in, it has great facilities and the rooms and communal areas are all very nice.
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 staff are kind and caring - most important! Bedroom quite small but has a beautiful view of garden and up to the moor. Room has a wash basin but an ensuite lavatory and shower would be ideal. Outside areas are secure and pleasant. My husband enjoys the food.
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 was so well looked after, the staff are excellent.
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. Blackdown Nursing Home will always cherish the memories we have of you and your husband.
Great kindness to residents and their family. Friendly smiles, considerate personal care. Family made to feel welcome and when family leave after a visit they go home knowing that their loved one is being looked after by the excellent staff. 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.
Whenever I have a question or concern, they are readily available to answer and explain any processes.
My mother loves the home and the staff. She has never had bad thing to say about the care given, which is very reassuring to us as most of us are too far to visit regularly.
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 was delighted to find her much improved which I feel is due to the kindness and attention she received from the staff, in particular, the nurse who fed her today, unfortunately, I had to leave before I was able to thank her personally.
Many thanks to everyone
Everyone would like to love and respect their elders but when they see them lose their memory and intelligence, it can be difficult to keep to that. However, the staff at Blackdown, even with the most difficult of charges, do keep to that and act very caringly and with great respect. The staff are always professional and find some way to keep everyone harmonised with everyone else. In this sense, they are like mothers to their charges. Dealing with someone who has dementia can be very trying. So, you have to have a full heart and good training and understanding to look after such people with the sort of inspiring care and compassion that you see at Blackdown. I am so grateful to them and wish everybody who unfortunately gets into this debilitating situation, has the good fortune to enjoy the same beautiful love and support that the people here enjoy. It is wonderful what the nurses do and they deserve to be richly rewarded for their overflowing love and kindness.
Mother did have a fall 1 night and there were some issues with a call bell at night early on in her stay, however, these issues were discussed with the owner and amicably resolved to the families satisfaction.
We visited every day and found the care and affection given to all residents was truly sincere, mother was at the home for 8 months and we ended up considering the staff as friends not just carers. On her passing, several staff members attended her funeral and showed genuine grief at her passing and offered us as much comfort as possible.
I would have no qualms about recommending this care facility to anyone unfortunate enough to require such care.
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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.
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