Blackdown Nursing Home

Mary Tavy, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9QB

01822810249

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

29 November 2018

Provider

Golfhill Limited

Beds

33 beds

About Blackdown Nursing Home

Blackdown Nursing Home is a 33-bed nursing facility located in Mary Tavy, near Tavistock in Devon. The home provides care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia. As a nursing home, it offers medical care alongside personal support, with registered nurses on staff.

The home was rated Good by the CQC following its most recent inspection in November 2018. It is operated by Golfhill Limited. The setting serves the South West region and accepts residents with varying care needs, including those requiring specialist dementia support.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Practical details from the provider

Accommodation is arranged across two floors served by a passenger lift. There are three communal rooms on the ground floor.
The gardens include a summer house where residents can sit and have tea.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Blackdown Nursing Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Blackdown Nursing Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Blackdown Nursing Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees