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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.
My husband has received top service and attention at this home since he was admitted in September 2018. The staff are friendly and helpful in all they do to make life easier for him. His main aim is to return home and will be sorry to leave Chollacott, but at the moment is content to use this home as rehabilitation and one step to complete recovery.
Good morning Rita B. Thank you for taking the time to write and publish this 5 Star review of your experience with our Chollacott House Care Home with Nursing in Tavistock, Devon. It's great to know that your husband is so happy at the home and I know the care team there will be working really hard to help him to achieve his goal of getting better and going home:) Kindest regards, Nathan.
The staff are lovely and nothing is too much trouble, I have not seen my mum look as well as she does now and I think this is down to a nice comfortable environment, a good diet, good activities and most of all, good care.
The only fault I can find is the laundry system - clothes, underwear going missing even though clearly marked with her name and this upsets my mum, but staff are very apologetic and ensure some are found.
Hello Karen. Thank you for taking the time to write and post this lovely review of your own (and your mum's) experience at Chollacott House in Tavistock, Devon. It's always fantastic to see comments such as, 'I have not seen my mum look as well as she does now'. I have to agree, we have a fantastic...
My husband spent his final weeks at Challacott House Nursing home, having attended the day centre. I truly appreciate the treatment my husband received. My husband was cared for with great compassion and dignity which was a great comfort. I also appreciate the kindness and support I experienced at a very difficult time.
Good morning Hilary J. Thank you for taking the time to write and post this review of the experience that you and your late husband had at our Chollacott House Nursing Home in Tavistock. You have clearly singled out our Care Team and the care that they have provided to both your late husband and...
The only problem I found were times that my wife would press her bell for attention, there were times of delay. These happened when they had staff shortages and at busy times of the day. Overall, the home was very good.
Hello John M. Thank you for taking the time to write and post this review of our team at Chollacott House Care Home with Nursing in Tavistock, Devon. It's always great to see the Managers, Nursing and Care Teams receive such public praise as this. We note your comment about call bell response times...
I was made to feel a part of a very large extended family.
Thanks to all of you making my mum happy in her last weeks.
Hello Louisa C. Thank you for taking the time to write and post this review of your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at Chollacott House in Tavistock. It's always great when our care teams receive such public recognition of their hard work as this. Of course, we're all really pleased that your mum was happy at the home and we're sorry for your loss. Kindest regards, Nathan.
Staff always appear happy and bright when spoken to either by myself or a friend.
Meals are very much enjoyed, especially cake with afternoon tea.
Their room has always been clean and tidy.
Hello Julia F. Thank you for taking the time to write and publish this review of your experiences with our Chollacott House Nursing Home in Tavistock, Devon. It's always great to get such positive feedback from our residents and families and friends thereof. The Chollacott House you describe is...
All very good, thank you.
During my 2 week visit to the UK to visit my blind 103 year old father, he was taken ill and the doctor was called in. The care, attention and love he received was just wonderful and the doctor's visit was prompt, respectful, professional and gentle. The day to day care is always loving and wonderful which is a huge comfort for someone who lives abroad. I am hugely impressed with the wonderful team who look after him day and night.
Good morning Judy T. Thank you for taking the time to write and post this review of your recent experiences at Chollacott House and with our Care Team there. It's always great when our hard working care teams receive public praise and recognition such as that offered in your review!
We arrived to see my mum at approximately 11 o'clock in the morning she had her personal care done and was being helped into the conservatory. There was a drink on hand for her at her table. The staff were cheerful and friendly. The nurse care to see my mum and was able to answer my questions relating to an ongoing problem. It was a nice day so we took mum out into the garden and the staff said if we needed help just to ask but we didn't need any. At the end of the visit, we took mum back into the conservatory again the staff were there if we needed help. We left about 12:30 when it was mum's lunchtime. Whilst outside mum was brought a drink by a member of staff.
Hello G S. Thank you for taking the time to write and post this review of you recent experience with Chollacott House and our Care Team there. It's great to hear that you are happy with the care service being provided to your mum and that you would be likely to recommend Chollacott House and our Care Team to others.
My husband was at the home on respite, he was very upset as it was his first time away.He said the staff were very caring and helpful. He was not showered as I had asked for every day however when I mentioned this he was then showered every day. I felt there needed to be more staff.
Good afternoon. Many thanks for taking the time to write and submit this feedback following your husband's respite stay with us at Chollacott House. It's great to hear that the care team were caring and helpful. Sorry to hear that you had to remind the care team that you had requested daily...
The majority of the staff are very friendly and welcoming. Although my father's behaviour and language is quite bad at times due to his dementia, the staff are very patient ans seem to be genuinely fond of him which is very reassuring for us. Some improvements have been made with new furniture etc and it's good to know investment is being made to keep this place homely and in good condition.
Mum says care here is mostly good. "It never drops to poor but sometimes drops to satisfactory". "I enjoy the food but I don't want too much". We find the care mum receives consistently good, the carers patient and attentive. The extra activities have provided an extra interest and involvement to the days.
I visit my friend and I'm always impressed on how welcoming the staff always are. The home and residents are so clean and everybody is so friendly. A very pleasant place to visit.
Since my mother has been a resident, she has been very happy. All the staff are kind and helpful, not only to my mum, but to me. Also the room is clean and tidy and the food is delicious. Nothing is too much trouble for any of the staff, always happy. I have no concerns.
I am a 45 year old disabled lady. I have very complex care meaning I need 24 hour care. The Drake Unit facilitates me getting the care I need, so that the care is tailored to my needs. The medication, food and personal needs are arranged with you so you have choice over your personal care and attention to make you feel like home but it also gives you some control in a setting through ill health etc which can feel vulnerable. I have been allowed to decorate my room to my taste and I have been allowed to have a puppy to keep me active and having company along with unconditional love. The gardens and views are beautiful. For me it feels like the staff are friends they also do something that is really important to me they anticipate your needs this shows they are no just doing a job. I am really happy here.
Chollacott House is a lovely nursing home. They looked after dad really well, taking all the time they needed to ensure his needs were met. Nothing was too much trouble, very committed management and staff. I would really recommend this nursing home.
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.
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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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