Blackwood Residential Care Home

Roskear, Camborne TR14 8BA
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9.8 57 Reviews
  • Blackwood Residential Care Home, Camborne
With what is undoubtedly one of the most unique, internal care home gardens in Cornwall, Blackwood has a hidden gem for its residents and their loved ones to enjoy!

The home has been designed in a square shape, with a stunning large, enclosed garden, filled with flowers, plants and a fruit tree. With raised beds for residents in wheelchairs, it is a hub of activity. With the support of the team, the residents grow their own fruit, vegetables and herbs, harvesting them for the chef to use in the kitchen. There is also a summer house and plenty of sheltered seating.

The home has two floors, each with its own cosy lounge, overlooking the garden, a dining area and kitchenette. The residents enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals prepared by the home’s chef, as well as home baking for afternoon tea. The team also offers respite care breaks, which are ideal for family carers who would like to take a short break themselves.

The team is passionate about enriching the lives of residents with activities which bring them joy, as well as keeping those vital community connections alive. From live music and gardening, to trips to the local memory café and other popular community events. The home also has a wonderful partnership with a local friendship group, who love to play carpet bowls with the residents.

Blackwood has its own darts team and a mobile bar called The Blackwood Arms. There are weekly visits from a hairdresser, keep fit classes and singing sessions.

The team throws open the doors for Easter and Summer fetes in the garden, and residents enjoy trips out in the local community, from local fayres to shopping.

The team, many of whom have been with Blackwood for many years, provides residential and dementia care. They embrace the loved ones into day-to-day life in the home, giving Blackwood a warm, family feel, something which is echoed in the home’s fantastic reviews.

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Care Provided by Blackwood Residential Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 47 Service Users
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Other Care Provided
  • Day Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Annmarie Thomas (Registered Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (47)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Blackwood Residential Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,637
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,637

  • Our weekly fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to understand the level of care and support needed. Our 2025 weekly care fees for residential care start from £1637, but may be in the region of 30% more*. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms through to our premium bedroom options.


    *If you require more specialist care such as 1-2-1 support, your weekly fee could be higher.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Blackwood Residential Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Provide care 24 hours a day - 7 days a week and if you would like to visit a family member outside of normal houses, this can be arranged with the homes manager, Blackwood House do not resist visit to certain hours of the day, after all this is their home.


Blackwood Residential Care Home Reviews (57)

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Blackwood Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.778) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Blackwood Residential Care Home has 57 reviews.

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Review from Tina S (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A volunteer and the activities lady from the home arranged for our Mum to visit one of her favourite places. It was an extra special day, and Mum got to see some of her family and friends who she hadn't seen in years. One of the best moments was when someone put a song on the jukebox, and Mum sang along.
The effort put into that day, with one of the ladies coming in on her day off and the other lady making sure Mum's hair and nails were perfect and ensuring the timing and details were spot on, was appreciated by everyone. A huge thank you to those ladies for always going the extra mile. It is much appreciated.

Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Blackwood Residential Care Home

Thank you so much for sharing your heartfelt review for Blackwood. We're thrilled to hear how special the day was for your mum and how much joy it brought her. Our team takes great pride in creating meaningful moments like these and it's wonderful to know their efforts made such a difference. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to the team, they'll be touched to read your comments, thank you.


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Review from Jo S (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been a resident at Blackwood Residential Care Home for three months. I am truly overwhelmed by the difference in her already. She is so relaxed and happy and really enjoys all the social activities on offer. She is so well cared for, always clean and enjoys all the beautiful food. The staff
go above and beyond, so welcoming and make sure with me that they are providing all the care Mum needs. I also feel like I'm a part of the Blackwood Residential Care Home family. Blackwood Residential Care Home isn't just a care home, it's everyone's home. I am in awe of every single member of staff, all so warm and friendly. All my worries about Mum's care have been taken away, thankfully, she can live and enjoy the rest of her life in a wonderful, comfortable, safe and happy place.

Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Blackwood Residential Care Home

Thank you for your heartfelt feedback. It's wonderful to hear how your mum is thriving and enjoying her time at Blackwood. Our team is dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming environment for both residents and their families, so it's lovely to know you feel so comfortable and happy there too. We will be sure to share this wonderful feedback with the team, who will be proud to read your kind words.


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Review from M B (Son of Resident) published on 28 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fabulous place, provides reassurance, safety, care, fun-loving, dependable.
This place and all staff, beyond words, great service and ongoing service. The system that very this place rates on ridiculous criteria and enable an average score, there are more important factors that should be assessed.
10/10 in al areas.

Reply from Fae Doherty, Senior Marketing Officer at Blackwood Residential Care Home

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're truly grateful for your kind words about Blackwood Care Home and are delighted to hear that you feel reassured and cared for by our team. It means a great deal to know our focus on safety, dependable care and creating a joyful environment resonates with you.


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Review from R D (Son of Resident) published on 7 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The home is really coming on now with investment in the furniture and facilities, the staff are lovely and always welcoming to the residents and guests alike. Finishing touches in the lounge will really make this almost a home-from-home.

Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Blackwood Residential Care Home

Thank you for your kind words about Blackwood. We're delighted to hear that you're pleased with the internal improvements. Our team takes great pride in creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for everyone and it's wonderful to know that it's making a difference. We appreciate your feedback about the lounge - those finishing touches are coming on and we're excited for it to feel even more like a home-from-home soon.


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Review from S S (Friend of Resident) published on 9 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I visited a friend, Thursday 8th August 2024, accompanied by my friend who was visiting a family member.
I found the experience excellent, staff very aware of their patients, a kind word to all. Very clean.
Would most certainly recommend to anyone who is looking for a care home.
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Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Blackwood Residential Care Home

Thank you so much for your positive feedback following your visit to Blackwood. We're delighted to hear that you found the experience excellent and your recommendation means a great deal to us. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.


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Review from S G (Friend of Resident) published on 1 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

On multiple visits, the staff at Blackwood Residential Care Home have been very professional, caring and pleasant. I witnessed them to be very caring in their interactions with residents. I always look forward to my visits.

Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Blackwood Residential Care Home

Thank you for your kind review for Blackwood House. We're pleased to hear that you have had consistently positive experiences and look forward to you coming back again soon.


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Review from Mary J (Regular Volunteer) published on 24 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

There is a friendly and welcoming atmosphere at Blackwood Residential Care Home. Residents are well cared for and generally seem happy.
The activities coordinator is brilliant. She goes above and beyond with the activities that are organised. Residents are involved and look forward to the entertainment
provided. She recognises the value of volunteers and makes the most of our time and expertise.

Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Blackwood Residential Care Home

Thank you for your five-star review for Blackwood, the team will be delighted to read your comments, especially their activities coordinator who will be very proud to read your words of appreciation.


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Review from Sharon A (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After a spontaneous visit to this care home, we were given faith that our mum would be given the best care and support. With a smooth transition from hospital to here, Mum felt trust and cared for and in her words, "Everyone is marvellous and can't do enough for us". 'Us' being a good word, as my dad
(85), also needed emotional support throughout.
Blackwood Residential Care Home doesn't feel like a care facility, it has a fun feel with a variety of activities, the staff are genuinely happy and can't do enough for you. Staff and management made the paperwork easy to organise. Would recommend plus Dad is happy to go here when he is ready.

Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Blackwood Residential Care Home

Thank you for your five-star review for Blackwood, we are delighted to hear how well your mother has settled in. The team will be touched to read your kind words.


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Review from M A (Relative of Resident) published on 7 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My first visit and made to feel very welcome. The staff had organised a 100th birthday and went all out to include all residents and visitors. A very homely atmosphere.

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Review from Anna E (Relative of Resident) published on 6 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Today I had the pleasure to attend the 100th birthday party for my family member. What struck me most was how everyone who lives at Blackwood was involved in the celebration, with their tastes being catered for. Our family member had the best time and the love and support was genuine.

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Review from Rachel T (Relative of Resident) published on 6 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always something going on for the residents. Staff always happy to help, nothing is too much trouble.

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Review from C C (Relative of Resident) published on 5 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very impressed with staff, everyone treated with respect and great activities to keep everyone entertained and all could take part.

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Review from Fiona S (Niece of Resident) published on 1 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What an amazing home Blackwood House is. The staff are efficient, friendly and so caring. I have visited this home many times and it's consistent in its approach to its residents. Blackwood House staff, you are amazing, never been in a care facility like yours! Well done.

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Review from Angela S (Friend of Resident) published on 31 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Attended my friend's birthday celebration. I was very impressed with the care and support, also the food etc. The best I've come across in my experience.

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Review from S D (Niece of Resident) published on 31 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My auntie is very happy at Blackwood House and she settled in well as soon as she arrived in June 2022. We have always found the staff to be very friendly and caring and Auntie enjoys all the activities and interesting events that are arranged each week. There is always a positive and happy atmosphere
at this home.

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Review from T A (Regular Volunteer) published on 17 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Blackwood is more than a care home it is a family home. The warm, happy environment is always welcoming and the staff maintain a superb level of attention and care. Finally, I was amazed with the Christmas decorations and full entertainment program, the manager certainly goes above and beyond, and the
residents are certainly getting in the festive mood, so lovely to see, with trips out as well as in-house entertainment.

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Review from Cheryl P (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been at Blackwood House for 8 months now, it took a bit of time to settle but now she has she is very happy. The entertainment manager seems to have endless amounts of energy and enthusiasm and is a real asset. Visitors are made very welcome. The home has regular residents and family meetings
which can only be a good thing.

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Review from Paula D (Cousin of Resident) published on 2 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The entertainment is outstanding, there's always something going on - it's nice to see the staff joining in. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff, everyone is made welcome when visiting. The rooms are clean, it's a happy home.

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Review from Pamela G (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall experience has been good since Mum was brought to Blackwood. She has only been here a week and things still need tweaking. But the whole family are impressed with everything so far. My mum is starting to settle in which helps with the care they are giving her.
I have found the staff very friendly
and can't seem to do enough for you and the resident. It is a very homely atmosphere which also helps. Very pleased so far.

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Review from S D (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am very satisfied with the care Mum receives. Staff are friendly and kind towards myself and the residents.
Activities are always planned and a lot of effort goes into entertaining the residents by the activities leader.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.778)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.778) out of 10 for Blackwood Residential Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.778 for Blackwood Residential Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (261 Excellents x 5) + (65 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 329 Ratings = 4.778

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Blackwood Residential Care Home is based on 29 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 47 registered maximum number of service users is 9.4, which has been reached with 29 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Ann Marie Thomas

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions about Blackwood Residential Care Home

What types of Care is Blackwood Residential Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Blackwood Residential Care Home provide?

Day Care, Physiotherapy & Own GP if required are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Blackwood Residential Care Home have?

There are 47 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Blackwood Residential Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens & Residents Kitchenette are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Blackwood Residential Care Home to the centre of Camborne?

0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.