Barchester Kernow House Care Home

Landlake Road, Launceston PL15 9HP
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9.9 72 Reviews
Barchester Kernow House makes the most of pleasant grounds and a versatile interior to provide top quality nursing and residential care, with professionals available round-the-clock and also skilled in care and support for physical disabilities, dementia and Huntingdon's.

A committed team work hard to ensure that all provision is tailored to the individual, while allowing them to make the most of a relaxed and homely atmosphere.

All staff are carefully chosen and well-qualified to achieve the best standards, with the company philosophy focusing on an attentive service that also supports an active lifestyle. Personal interests are encouraged and there is much to enjoy within the life of the home.

The aim is to meet all residents’ needs over the long-term, living up to a reputation for quality that Barchester homes have earned.
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Care Provided by Barchester Kernow House Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 85 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Asperger Syndrome
  • Autism/ASD
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Neuropathic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Leigh Stanley (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 18+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (85)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 1992
    • Last Refurbishment: 2012
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Barchester Kernow House Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding

  • This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment, which is required to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual and to ensure that the care needs of the individual can be met by the Home.

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Visiting at any time.


  • Parking

  • Kernow House has car parks situated at the front of the building


Barchester Kernow House Care Home Reviews (72)

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9.9

Barchester Kernow House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.859) out of 10, based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Kernow House Care Home has 72 reviews.

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Review from S F (Sister of Resident) published on 3 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We were visiting our brother at the care home for the first time. We were very impressed and the staff were lovely and very helpful. We especially liked the beautiful tray of coffee and biscuits which were given to us while we were talking with our brother. We were only there for 2 hours so we did not
get to see all the facilities but we hope to spend more time there on our net visit. Thank you.

Reply from Leigh Stanley, General Manager at Barchester Kernow House Care Home

Thank you so much for this lovely review. I will ensure the staff are given this feedback. Thanks again.


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Review from Terry H (Son of Resident) published on 22 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my father and mother received the best of care at Barchester Kernow House Care Home for nearly twenty years and we have no concerns in recommending the home to families in a similar situation. The home is spotlessly clean and nothing was too much trouble regarding our parents' well-being and care.
All the staff were approachable and pleasant and you knew, on leaving the home, that our parents were treated with dignity and respect. The staff made dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia more bearable for us, as a family, and we will always be grateful to the manager and the team for the high level of care they provided.

Reply from Leigh Stanley, General Manager at Barchester Kernow House Care Home

We cannot thank you enough for these kind words. We are so pleased you are happy with the care your parents received. I will ensure the team is made aware of this fantastic feedback.


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Review from A D (Mother of Resident) published on 22 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident of Barchester Kernow House Care Home in Launceston now for a few years and I cannot recommend their care and attention to detail enough.
The care team and management are clearly a very driven unit to deliver such exemplary care and upon my regular visits to Mum, I find
the whole experience a pleasure and to know my mum is really being cared for.
I reside some distance away and have had options in the past to move Mum closer to me and see a her lot more frequently but I could not dream of this based on how happy Mum and family are.
Mum is always found happy, clean and very well-fed!
In summary, despite our hardships in life with such matters taking their course, I'm rather glowing about this particular care environment.
Hope this review might help someone making those first hard steps in decision-making.

Reply from Leigh Stanley, General Manager at Barchester Kernow House Care Home

We cannot thank you enough for these kind words. We are so pleased you are happy with the care your mother is receiving. I will ensure the team is made aware of this fantastic feedback.


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Review from L W (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care my father has received at Barchester Kernow House Care Home over the last two years has been second to none. From the moment he arrived, the staff made him feel at home and ensured he was content and happy. I have always been made to feel especially welcome whenever I have visited and the staff
are all extremely friendly and helpful. The meals are well varied and of a very high quality and the activities programme is wonderful; I have been lucky enough to experience singing and a visit from the ice cream trolley with my father whilst visiting which brought him a lot of joy. I couldn't have asked for anymore from Kernow House, everything has been brilliant and I would highly recommend them.

Reply from Leigh Stanley, General Manager at Barchester Kernow House Care Home

Thank you hugely for these lovely words. Our staff will be so pleased to receive them.


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Review from Peter W (Brother of Resident) published on 28 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister, aged 89 years, has been at Barchester Kernow House Care Home since 2019, initially in St. Pirans Unit and from 2021, in Millaton. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2012 and now requires full-time care - following a previous residential care home plus a separate nursing home. This enables
us to comment with comparative experience.
We feel so fortunate, as a family, that our sister and favourite godmother to several of our grandchildren is so well looked after in her final years.
There is genuine belief, from the general manager down to the unit nursing care and support staff, to recognise and respond to the individual needs, moods and support for our lovely family member. When visiting, it is clear to see how much the staff love and enjoy what they do.
We continue to appreciate the safety, love and care which she gets.

Reply from Leigh Stanley, General Manager at Barchester Kernow House Care Home

We thank you for this feedback from the bottom of our hearts. The staff will be so pleased that you are happy with the care they are providing to your sister.


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Review from S D (Wife of Resident) published on 10 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Barchester Kernow House Care Home. My husband has now been in this home for eighteen months. First of all St Pirans, then Petherin and now Millaton unit. I cannot speak too highly of the care, support, dedication and love you have given to my darling
husband and to me, family and friends when we visit. I a deeply indebted to the management, nurses, carers, receptionists, kitchen staff, cleaners and to everyone who works there. You all go over and beyond your call of duty. I admire and I'm eternally grateful to you all and I hold a special place in my heart for you all. Thank you so much.

Reply from Leigh Stanley, General Manager at Barchester Kernow House Care Home

Thank you so much for this beautiful review. I will pass this lovely message to the whole team here at Kernow House.


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Review from Chris S (Friend of Resident) published on 10 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am glad to have this opportunity to tell Barchester Kernow House Care Home, I have visited my friend's husband with her every week, I found the care outstanding. The staff are always polite, professional and kind. Some, in my opinion, go the extra mile, to my friend in particular, they have treated
her so kindly at a very difficult time. It has certainly helped her. So important to relatives to know their loved ones are in good hands.

Reply from Leigh Stanley, General Manager at Barchester Kernow House Care Home

Thank you hugely for this lovely review. The staff here will be so pleased to receive this feedback.


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Review from Heidi T (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The whole team at Barchester Kernow House Care Home deserve so much praise!
From the manager and carers to the cleaners and the kitchen!
Every single person I have met has always had my dad's best interests at heart. He is treated like a person and not just his dementia diagnosis. My father is a resident
on Petherwin unit and every single time we arrive for a visit, the carers on this unit are so welcoming. I truly can't thank them enough for their caring, supportive and empathetic approach to all areas of my dad's care. They have made a hard decision a lot easier to cope with. Petherwin unit has some of the most amazing carers and deserve to be recognised for the extremely hard job that they do every day. Thank you so much.

Reply from Leigh Stanley, General Manager at Barchester Kernow House Care Home

Thank you for this lovely feedback. Our staff are so happy to receive praise for their hard work and we are all so pleased that you are happy with the care your loved one is receiving here at Kernow House.


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Review from Tom B (Husband of Resident) published on 29 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife has been in your care for eight years now and at all times, I have been totally satisfied with the attention she gets from the staff. Their attention and respect shown to her make visiting her so much easier.

Reply from Leigh Stanley, General Manager at Barchester Kernow House Care Home

Thank you for this lovely review. The staff will be so pleased with your words.


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Review from Conor T (Son of Resident) published on 29 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Millaton ward cared for my mum for the last five years of her life whilst in the later stages of Huntington's disease. She had her own personalised room which we were free to make feel like her own whilst she had a view over Cornwall; where she grew up and always wished to return to.
Most of all,
it was the passionate carers who invested so much love and dedication in their role. Not only were they amazing at making Mum feel at home but also myself and my family. This was especially appreciated during Covid times where the staff and the home did all they could to make us feel welcome whilst adhering to the social distancing restrictions.
After Covid, the staff strived to give Mum the best life she could possibly have with live music in the home, a visiting hairdresser and beautician to help residents retain as much identity and dignity as possible.
I'll always be so grateful for everything the Millaton ward did to support my family and would recommend to anybody.

Reply from Leigh Stanley, General Manager at Barchester Kernow House Care Home

What a lovely review. Thank you so much, the staff will be so grateful to hear this.


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Review from Anna D (Wife of Resident) published on 24 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband has only recently moved into this care home, it is quite a way to travel for me but what a lovely experience each time I have visited. A cup of tea is offered as soon as I sit down and the care team couldn't be kinder, they are so patient with other residents as well as my husband. And they
welcome dogs!

Reply from Leigh Stanley, General Manager at Barchester Kernow House Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind words. I will ensure this feedback is passed on to the staff who look after your husband.


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Review from P M (Wife of Resident) published on 24 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband has been in Barchester Kernow House Care Home two years on the 14th June and has received the best of care at all times.
Visitors are always welcome at all times by all the staff.

Reply from Leigh Stanley, General Manager at Barchester Kernow House Care Home

Many thanks for this lovely review. We are so pleased you are happy with your husband's care. I will pass on these kind words to the staff.


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Review from Nicola P (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kernow House has been exceptional from start to finish. Our dad has spent 16 months in their care, both in St Pirans and then Petherin unit. Each and every single health carer, nurse and all other staff have been so kind, caring, considerate, compassionate and friendly every time we have visited.
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has never been so well-fed! It's been nice to see him smiling despite his crippling dementia.
Thank you all - and to the manager for facilitating Dad's latest move, we will miss your smiley faces!

Reply from Leigh Stanley, General Manager at Barchester Kernow House Care Home

Thank you for this absolutely wonderful review. I will ensure this is passed on to all staff involved in looking after your lovely dad.


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Review from Jenny P (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 7 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My brother-in-law has been in St Pirans Unit since the beginning of the year. His care during his time with you has been absolutely exceptional. I am overawed by the incredible patience and kindness shown to my brother-in-law and the wonderful care he has received.
I am so, so grateful to all the staff
in St Pirans Unit and would like to thank them from the bottom of my heart.

Reply from Leigh Stanley, General Manager at Barchester Kernow House Care Home

Thank you so much for this really lovely review. I will ensure this feedback is passed on to the team on St Pirans Unit. They will be extremely grateful for your kind words.


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Review from Patricia B (Partner of Resident) published on 30 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have nothing but praise for Barchester Kernow House Care Home. My partner has settled in so well and is obviously well cared for by all the staff who are always friendly and helpful. They have made what is a horrible situation much easier to deal with. Every aspect of his care is excellent, in particular,
his personal care which was a problem in his previous placement.

Reply from Leigh Stanley, General Manager at Barchester Kernow House Care Home

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so happy that you are so pleased with the care that we provide. It's been a pleasure getting to know you both.


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Review from J P (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am very pleased with the care given to my father in the care home. I am lucky that I can visit him regularly, due to my timings and the nearness. However, I would have no worries if I couldn't visit for a prolonged period of time. The carers have got to know my dad, how to distract him and especially
how to keep him safe. I feel very lucky that we found him a place in this home.

Reply from Leigh Stanley, General Manager at Barchester Kernow House Care Home

Many thanks for your lovely review. Please be assured that we have shared your comments about the menu with the head chef.


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Review from D B (Friend of Resident) published on 29 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I only visited Barchester Kernow House Care Home on two occasions but both times, I was struck by the positive atmosphere created by the staff. What I saw of the home was absolutely spotless, residents clean and well-dressed. It felt as though the staff cared about the residents as individuals -as borne
out by low turnover of staff.

Reply from Leigh Stanley, General Manager at Barchester Kernow House Care Home

Such kind words, thank you so much. I will ensure this lovely review is passed on to the team here at Kernow House.


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Review from Val S (Sister of Resident) published on 24 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister has been a resident since January 2024. She has received excellent care since moving in. The staff go out of their way to meet her needs wherever possible. The accommodation is like home from home with good quality meals. All the staff have been welcoming and very happy to answer any questions
put to them.

Reply from Leigh Stanley, General Manager at Barchester Kernow House Care Home

Thank you for this lovely feedback, Val. Our team are always so pleased to receive positive validation for the work they are doing.


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Review from Heather M (Sister of Resident) published on 19 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Always welcoming, caring and attentive to my brother's needs. He will not get out of bed so, unfortunately, misses out on a great offering of activities.
I am more than satisfied with his care at the home.

Reply from Leigh Stanley, General Manager at Barchester Kernow House Care Home

Hello Heather, thank you so much for your kind words. We always appreciate all feedback and will pass this on to the staff on the unit.


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Review from Robert L (Son of Resident) published on 21 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Barchester Kernow House Care Home looked after our mum through a very tough time as Mum went through the late stages of dementia. They were always very caring and kind. Mum was always turned out very nicely when we visited. We were always kept up to date of any issues with Mum. She couldn't
have been cared for any better and we're very grateful to all the staff.

Reply from Leigh Stanley, General Manager at Barchester Kernow House Care Home

Many thanks for your kind words. We are so grateful for your feedback and will pass this on to the staff.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.859)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.859) out of 10 for Barchester Kernow House Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 38 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 38 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 4.859 for Barchester Kernow House Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (376 Excellents x 5) + (51 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 432 Ratings = 4.859

  • 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 Barchester Kernow House Care Home is based on 38 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 85 registered maximum number of service users is 17, which has been reached with 38 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.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 19 Mar 2020

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  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Employee of the month

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Placement Educator

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Employee of the month

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Meet the Team (12)

Leigh

Leigh Stanley

Job Title: General Manager

Joined: 2016

Welcome to Kernow House, my name is Leigh and I am the General Manager at the home.

I am a registered mental health nurse. Prior to becoming a nurse, I spent 13 years as a soldier in the British Army, serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and other overseas operations. I became interested in post-traumatic stress disorder and decided to train as a nurse. During this nurse training, I discovered a particular interest in working with dementia and decided to pursue a career in this.

As a Manager, I put my leadership skills to good use when managing the home. I ensure we deliver person-centred care in a therapeutic manner and share my knowledge with other staff, both within the home and with outside professionals.

I acknowledge that whilst residents are at the forefront of our home, it is important that staff are supported, so the care we deliver as a whole home is filled with passion and enthusiasm.

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Sarah

Sarah Sharland

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2010

Sarah is an occupational therapist who has worked at Kernow House in that role for many years whilst supporting the management team. She supports a holistic approach to caring for residents at Kernow House, where a good quality of life filled with meaningful activities is important. Sarah works actively to encourage residents' independence.

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Jo

Jo Balcombe

Job Title: Clinical lead

Joined: 2017

Jo is a clinical lead on Millaton where she leads a team of nurses and carers. Jo is a general nurse as well as a mental health nurse. She has many years experience and a wide range of knowledge from her background working mainly in the community.

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Ema Velniciuc

Job Title: Clinical Lead

Joined: 2005

Ema is a general nurse and has worked at Kernow House for many years. While Ema has a lot of experience in general nursing, she also holds a master’s degree in psychology and has insight and understanding of, what it is like to live with mental health conditions. Ema leads a team of nurses and carers, who work with dedication and compassion to support residents and their families on St Pirans.

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Rose Chapman

Job Title: Clinical Lead

Joined: 2022

Rose is a Registered General Nurse working as a clinical lead at Petherwin. Rose has many years of experience caring for people living with dementia in care homes. The experience gained, means Rose has great empathy and works determinedly to make a difference for residents, so they can live the best possible life.

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Richard

Richard Evans

Job Title: Resident Ambassador

Joined: 2023

Richard represents residents at Kernow House. Richard says, he likes to make sure residents have enough to eat and drink and that everyone is well cared for. He takes part in resident meetings and talks to anyone who has any concerns. If anyone has anything they would like to talk to Richard about, he can be found quite easily and is always willing to listen and take any issues forward.

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Jackie

Jackie Easton-Evans

Job Title: Occupational therapist

Joined: 2022

Jackie supports residents to take part in meaningful occupations and enjoyable life activities.

She supports residents to maintain independence by accessing, adapting and providing suitable equipment and is proactive in her support of the life enrichment approach to caring for those who live at Kernow House.

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Emma

Emma Duwell

Job Title: Administrator

Joined: 2019

Emma is the administrator. She deals with enquiries, HR, invoicing, payroll, banking and logistics. Emma's door is always open for anyone who needs advice or support with anything concerning administration.

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Bea

Bea Porup

Job Title: Activities coordinator

Joined: 2009

Bea works in a small team with residents, relatives, all staff groups and the wider community. She ensures there is a vibrant environment with a varied weekly activity programme and organises celebrations of themed events. There is always something going on at Kernow House.

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Rachel

Rachel Bateman

Job Title: Head Chef

Joined: 2022

Rachel is our head chef and leads a team of chefs and kitchen assistants. She has lots of experience from her previous work cooking in cafes, restaurants, pubs and care homes. Rachel is very passionate about providing good home cooking and particularly enjoys baking. She has completed many training courses to learn a variety of catering skills and is able to provide nutritious meals for all dietary requirements.

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Timothy

Timothy Willoughby

Job Title: Head of Maintenance

Joined: 2024

Tim is head of maintenance at Kernow House. He has a good all-round knowledge of maintenance and DIY.

He likes to keep everything safe and fixed in a timely manner and he does this by working closely with colleagues and outside contractors.

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Tracy

Tracy Cockwill

Job Title: Head of Housekeeping

Joined: 2006

Tracy has worked at Kernow House for many years and she knows the home well. Tracy leads a team of housekeepers and laundry assistants and together, they ensure the home is clean and the laundry is washed and delivered to residents and the kitchens. Tracy is friendly and always includes residents in doing daily living tasks if they want to be involved and she is always ready with a friendly chat.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Barchester Kernow House Care Home

What types of Care is Barchester Kernow House Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Barchester Kernow House Care Home provide?

Palliative Care, Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Barchester Kernow House Care Home have?

There are 85 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Barchester Kernow House Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, 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 Barchester Kernow House Care Home to the centre of Launceston?

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