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Chollacott House Nursing Home & Drake Unit is situated close to the centre of Tavistock and is set in its own grounds. The home offers full nursing care in an attractive period property that has been very well re-created, with purpose-built facilities. Day Service facilities are also provided, including "lunch club". The property is convenient for local amenities. Chollacot House provides a very desirable lifestyle encompassing care, with an emphasis...
Care Provided by Chollacott House Nursing Home & Drake Unit
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 42 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
- 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
Our fees aur based upon care needs, we also have a visiting hairdresser and chiropodist whose services are not provided with in our fees.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Chollacott House Nursing Home & Drake Unit for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Chollacott House Nursing Home & Drake Unit 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
- Stonehaven Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Barbara Kader(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2010
Room Information
- Single Rooms (36)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
Visiting
- Visiting times is to suit the requirements of the Residents. For business appointments please call Elaine Holliman
Parking
- There is a car park with over 10 spaces
Chollacott House Nursing Home & Drake Unit Reviews (76)
Chollacott House Nursing Home & Drake Unit has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.674) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Chollacott House Nursing Home & Drake Unit has 76 reviews.
The care taken with him during his rapid decline with vascular dementia. The whole team were always very helpful with anything we asked for. The home has plenty of room with the lounge and the big conservatory which meant he could walk around and sit in any chair of lounge or conservatory he liked. They were never crowed. He enjoyed taking part in the actives that had been arranged. His room was where he could see the lounge and all the comings and goings along the corridor which he liked. He enjoyed his food mostly in his room preferring the sweets rather than the main course as he always had a sweet tooth. It meant a lot to us to know he was safe at Chollacott. Thank you
JB. Thank you so much for taking the time to write and submit this detailed review of your experience with our care and nursing team at our Chollacott House care and nursing home in Tavistock, Devon. It's really lovely to read that you dad settled so well at Chollacott House and enjoyed his time...
My 99 yr old mum has been in Chollacott House Drake Unit for nearly 2yrs now. She settled in very well from the beginning and has been looked after with great care and attention by all the staff. They are so kind and attentive and treat the residents with care and respect. Nothing is to much trouble despite the fact they have so much work to do each day. The entertainment available is very good and inclusive to all, should they want to be involved and encourages all residents to take part if they are able. The day room is light airy & well decorated especially at xmas & other special dates. Well done to all Staff + Management at chollacott House!
Thank you for taking the time to leave this really positive feedback relating to your experience with our Care and Nursing Team at our Care and Nursing Home at Chollacott House in Tavistock, Devon. It's really lovely to read that your mum has settled in well and has been looked after with great...
My mum stayed for 19 days for respite, she enjoyed her time and met lots of new friends and wishes to go back soon. The staff are great, friendly and welcoming. I would recommend here and would definitely let mum stay again.
Good morning Angela B. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this 5 / 5 star review of your experience with our Care and Nursing Team at our Chollacott House Care and Nursing Home in Tavistock, Devon. It's really lovely to read that your mum enjoyed her 19 days with us at Chollacott House,...
The food is lovely and always a variety of different meals.
The only thing I would say that would improve it would be some condiments like sauces, as my dad is on drake ward some small bottles could be provided so that residents up stairs have the choice to.
Also ice pops and cornettos for hotter days.
And please bring back the chocolate, crisps and fizzy drinks these little treats can brighten a person's day. At the moment we are bringing some of these things in ourselves, but would be nice if this was provided for all residents again.
Good morning Sarah R. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this lovely review of your experience, and most importantly, that of your Dad, at our Chollacott House Care Home with Nursing in Tavistock, Devon. Thank you for recognising the care and dedication of our carers and management...
Chellacott House has been caring for my Mum, who has cancerous brain tumours since November 25 & during that time my family have found the management & staff to be kind & caring towards Mum & friendly towards us. The activities coordinator has been especially kind & supportive towards Mum & regularly visits her to check on her and spends time talking to her & us if we are visiting, he also encouraged Mum to join in the Christmas activities so she had a change of scenery though she wasn't well enough to join in. The nurses have also been really supportive kind & caring towards Mum & have been willing to answer our questions & have organised reviews of Mum's care via third parties quickly which we really appreciate. Sometimes, the, cleaning is not perfect but it is still of a good quality and sometimes Mum has to wait a long time for someone to help her use the bed pan which can cause her distress but we realise the staff are busy.
Good afternoon KT. Thank you for taking the time to write and post this really detailed review of your experience with our Care and Nursing Team at our Chollacott House Care and Nursing Home in Tavistock, Devon. It's really lovely to read that your Mum is being well looked after, is joining in with...
I have had a most pleasureable experience. Staff are excellent and most helpful. Food is good. My stay has been of the highest.
Good morning Anita. Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely 5 / 5 star review of your experience staying at our Chollacott House Nursing Home in Tavistock. It's always a special treat to have a review posted by one of our residents - after all - who knows the home better than you...
The work takes a lot of doing, don't think it could be any better. Very pleased with everything, could not ask for better.
Good afternoon Geraldine. Thank you so much for taking the time to write and post this lovey 5 / 5 Star review of your experience with our Care and Nursing Team at our Chollacott House House Care and Nursing Home in Tavistock, Devon. It's really lovely to read how you understand and appreciate how...
The care for my cousin was very good as were the activities for the residents and relatives, everybody who looked after my cousin were very caring.
Good afternoon. Thank you so much for leaving this really positive 5 / 5 star review of your experience with our Care and Nursing Team at our Care and Nursing Home, Chollacott House, in Tavistock, Devon. It's really nice to read that your cousin was well cared for, and enjoyed the activities. I know our Care and Nursing Team will be really happy to read your kind words. Kindest regards.
Very good respite care nice and warm and friendly place to stay.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this really positive review following your recent stay with us at Chollacott House. It's lovely to read that you had a very good respite stay and found Chollacott House to be a warm and friendly place to stay.
The care provided of Chollacott is very good. The activity coordinator is excellent and makes every effort to take the residents out as to provide entertainment at the house. The management is caring and competent and always welcoming.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this really positive review of your experience with our Care and Nursing Team at Chollacott House in Tavistock, Devon. Thank you for highlighting our excellent activities co-ordinator - his energy and creativity appear boundless:)
My husband arrived at Chollacott just before Christmas. He was made very welcome. Also as a family we were happy that he was in a safe & friendly environment. He has had several trips out in the mini bus which he enjoyed. The entertainment is first class.
Good afternoon Hilary. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this really lovely 5 / 5 Star Review of your experience with our Care and Nursing Team at Chollacott House in Tavistock. It's lovely to read that your husband has been made to feel very welcome, that you as a family are happy...
The care provided by the nurses and staff is excellent. Always helpful and willing to listen. Great bus trips, activities, fantastic and entertaining. A great home for my wife to be.
Good afternoon. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this 5 Star review of your experience with our care and nursing team at our Chollacott House Nursing and Residential Care Home. It's really kind of you to highlight our excellent nursing and care teams and the great work that they do. It's lovely that you feel that Chollacott House is a great home for you wife to be.
My dad's care always appears to be very good. My dad is not the most communicative of people and does not normally partake in activities, however he is always encouraged to take part which he does, which I find to be wonderful. I think my dad is very well cared for.
Thank you for taking the time to write this positive review of your experience, and that of your dad, at our Chollacott House Care Home with Nursing. It's really lovely to read that your dad's care always appears to be very good and that he is often encouraged to take part in activities, which he...
The care was professional understanding and kind, with things to make his stay as happy as possible. The staff were wonderful at understanding my husband and his needs. He had a very happy stay. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for leaving this really lovely review of your experience with our Care and Nursing Team and Care and Nursing Home at Chollacott House. It's lovely to read that the care was professional, understanding and kind, that our care team were wonderful at understanding your husbands needs...
The staff and the whole experience is first class. My mother has settled in to her life in the nursing home. The activities guy is brilliant. He is very kind, helpful and works very hard to make the residents feel at home and happy.
Thank you so much for taking the time to publish these kind words in relation to our care and nursing team at our Chollacott House Care and Nursing Home. It's lovely to read that our care and nursing team and the whole experience has been 'first class' and that your mum has settled in well. I can...
The staff have all been so caring and friendly, they always communicate my dad's needs if he needs anything, nothing is too much trouble, and everyone is always so helpful and very happy to help with a smile on their face. My dad is very happy and really well cared for. Thank you!
Hello Tina A. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this really lovely review of your experience, and importantly, that of your Dad, with our Care and Nursing Team at Chollacott House, our Care and Nursing Home in Tavistock, Devon. It's really lovely to read that our care team are caring...
The home is very welcoming with pleasant surroundings. The staff are never short of a smile. The atmosphere is one that makes the home very comforting. My wife is very relaxed.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this positive review of your experience, and that of your wife, with our Care and Nursing Team at our Chollacott House Care and Nursing Home in Tavistock, Devon. It's lovely to read that you find Chollacott House to be very welcoming with pleasant...
My Mother was looked after with care and compassion. The staff were very friendly to my Mother and also the rest of the family.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this 5 / 5 Star review of your experience with our Care and Nursing Team at our Chollacott House Residential Care Home with Nursing in Tavistock, Devon. It's lovely to read that our care and nursing team were very friendly to your Mum and the rest of your family. Thank you again for this kind feedback. Kindest regards.
The food was very good and there were plenty of engaging activities on offer.
Sometimes the cleaning wasn't perfect but it was still of a very good standard.
Overall, Chollacott House Nursing Home was everything we could have wished for once my father was unable to live at home.
Good afternoon Naomi. Thank you so much for taking the time to write and post this really detailed and positive review of your experience with our care and nursing team and our Chollacott House Care and Nursing Home in Tavistock. It's really lovely to read how well your dad was looked after,...
Very good home.
Thank you for taking the time to post this 5/5 star review of your experience with our care and nursing team and our care and nursing home, Chollacott House in Tavistock. It's always great when we receive feedback from our residents and lovely when that feedback is a full house like yours! We're all really pleased that you are happy at Chollacott House. Kindest regards.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 November 2022Requires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Stonehaven Care Group
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Stonehaven Care Group
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: Stonehaven Care Group
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Registered Manager of Chollacott House in Tavistock.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chollacott House Nursing Home & Drake Unit
What types of Care is Chollacott House Nursing Home & Drake Unit registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Chollacott House Nursing Home & Drake Unit have?
There are 36 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Chollacott House Nursing Home & Drake Unit?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), 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 Chollacott House Nursing Home & Drake Unit to the centre of Tavistock?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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