Sanctuary Care
Chyvarhas Care Home
Nursing home in Callington, Cornwall
Operated by Sanctuary Care
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Chyvarhas Care Home is a 40-bed residential and nursing facility in Callington, Cornwall, run by Sanctuary Care. It provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care, supported by qualified nurses and carers who deliver personalised support tailored to individual residents' needs.
The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected April 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 850 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
35 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,200 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Cornwall usually pays £1,123 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £77 a week.
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Cornwall council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,097 |
| 2025 | — | £1,123 |
| 2026 | £1,200 | — |
What Cornwall council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Chyvarhas Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Derriford Hospital, 10.6 miles away. The local GP practice is TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Callington
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Callington and District Age Concern
A weekly lunch club held on Thursdays in each month - providing a two course meal followed by entertainment.
Tavistock Memory Cafe
Tavistock Memory Cafe is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation based in Tavistock, Devon. The Cafe provides a range of activities for those living with dementia and offers sessions where carers…
Frequently asked questions
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How much does care at Chyvarhas cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01579 550402.
Part of Sanctuary Care
Chyvarhas Care Home is one of 132 homes run by Sanctuary Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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