





Beechlands, run by Essex County Care, provides a homely and professional environment, with a focus on safeguarding the independence and individuality of all residents.
This charming two-storey mansion has en-suite rooms, excellent furnishings and tranquil gardens, ideal for access and comfort as well as a versatile daily lifestyle.
Many activities and entertainments are organised for the residents' enjoyment, while loved ones are made to feel welcome by a friendly team.
Care Provided by Beechlands
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 28 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Beechlands for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Beechlands 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)
Good to Know
Owner
- Essex County Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Mylinah Vargas (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (24)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
Beechlands Reviews (4)
Beechlands has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.357) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Beechlands has 4 reviews.
Staff at this home are brilliant, always providing excellent care, understanding the needs of mum, support our family and treating my mum with the utmost dignity. The rooms are always clean, food and drinks provided are of excellent quality, and activities are always arranged. In terms of value for money, I do think over £7,000 per month is extortionate but do realise that other care homes charge the same and do not provide such good facilities, staff, activities as Beechlands do.
My husband has been a resident at Beechlands for over 3 years. Apart from the gardens being destroyed, very distressing for residents. His care could not have been better. All the staff, management treat him with great affection. Instead of deteriorating because of care received he has improved in so many ways. We are both made to feel like one of the family which makes life at a difficult time much easier. Room only given satisfactory because of old carpet.
My mother was resident from August 2014 until her death in January 2018 at the age of 97. The care provided has always been excellent. She was always comfortable and clean. She had a choice of food throughout the day which was freshly prepared on the premises by staff who took a pride in what was being offered. She was actively encouraged to spend her daytimes in the communal areas and to participate in activities. The premises are of a traditional construction and have the appearance of a real home environment with bedrooms located off of communal areas which include basic kitchen facilities. The entire premises have always been well furnished, clean and fresh smelling with ornaments and flowers to create a homely atmosphere. There are proper arrangements in place for laundry, bathing, hairdressing and attendances by GPs, district nurses and chiropodists. The staff make real efforts to celebrate birthdays and national events in ways that engage the residents appropriately.
Mum always loved her music so the staff made sure her headphones were charged for the next day.
The staff always smiled and made sure she always had a drink with a straw on her table, we made jokes that the straws should be longer to fit into a jug.
Mum's room was a shared room with a wonderful lady over 100 years young as the home was fully occupied at the time.
The room was large and bright with a large bay window looking out to the garden which was on the ground floor just a few foot steps to the front parlour which was so homely. It was oldish, not posh but everyone there was happy due to the comfort, plenty of room and plenty to eat and drink.
The garden of the home is large with a couple of fish ponds, we enjoyed our time there and the garden fetes they put on.
Some of the staff have worked at the home for many years and are truly dedicated to caring for others.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 25 April 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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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Meet the Team (1)

Meet Mylinah, a dedicated and highly qualified professional with a vast background in nursing. Armed with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Mylinah embarked on her journey in the care industry in 2004 as a senior carer within the same esteemed company. Her passion for excellence and commitment to personal and professional development led her to pursue Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in home life and management training.
Over the years, Mylinah's unwavering dedication and exemplary leadership qualities propelled her through the ranks within the organization. In 2009, she started the role of a home manager at Beechlands, a role she has since embraced with grace and proficiency. As the home manager of Beechlands Care Home, Mylinah has brought her wealth of experience and compassionate approach to the forefront, creating a warm and nurturing environment for residents.
Mylinah's journey is a testament to her commitment to the well-being of others and her relentless pursuit of excellence in the field of care management. Her leadership at Beechlands reflects a seamless blend of clinical expertise, managerial acumen, and a genuine passion for enhancing the quality of life for residents under her care.
Frequently Asked Questions about Beechlands
What types of Care is Beechlands registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Beechlands have?
There are 24 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Beechlands?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Beechlands to the centre of Loughton?
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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