
A thoroughly professional run care home,A W(Son of Resident/Service User)

I cannot praise the staff highly enough for doing a difficult job.Peter M(Son of Resident/Service User)


A thoroughly professional run care home,A W(Son of Resident/Service User)

I cannot praise the staff highly enough for doing a difficult job.Peter M(Son of Resident/Service User)


Located in the picturesque seaside town of Barton-on-Sea, Bethel House provides a happy and welcoming home for residents. The home has a number of comfortable communal areas and bedrooms, giving the home a cosy and happy atmosphere where residents can reach their full potential.
Bethel House has secluded, accessible gardens where residents can spend time relaxing or catching up with friends and family. The home is easily accessible by major road...
Care Provided by Bethel House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 31 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Special Offer - for a limited time only. 1 week free when you join us a permanent resident. T&C's apply. Subject to Availability.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Bethel House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Bethel House 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
Group / Owner
- Hartford Care Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Abbey Doyle(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
Room Information
- Single Rooms (31)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (11)
Visiting
- All visitors welcome 24 hours a day. Overnight visitors accommodation may be available subject to availability
Parking
- Car parking is available
Bethel House Reviews (85)
Bethel House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.734) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bethel House has 85 reviews.
The carers and staff at Bethel House have been excellent in the care and attention given to our aunt who suffered from dementia. Our aunt was at Behtel House for more than 6 years and was happy throughout her stay. It is always difficult to choose a care home for a loved one but we are glad we chose Bethel House. It was a very good choice.
Thank you for your kind words about Bethel House. It's been our pleasure to care for your aunt for the past 6 years, and we are so pleased you are happy with the level of care she has received. Thank you again, and all the best to you.
Well done to all these great key people - I can't thank you enough.
Thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased your dad is settling in well with us and that you are happy with the care he is receiving. We shall pass on your lovely comments to the whole team at Bethel House
When I was looking for a place to live I looked at several nice places but Bethel house has all the things that I liked. My room is well situated looking out at a very nice garden. I told my daughter this is as good as it gets. I have settled and just love it here.
My mother-in-law moved to Bethel House six months ago, and in that time, she has come to think of it as her home. The manager and her deputy are, in particular, outstanding. We can't stress enough how caring and patient they are. The manager is always thinking of how she can improve Bethel House and the lives of its residents. The care staff are kind and will always find time to talk to the residents, despite the demanding and stressful nature of their work. We were particularly impressed with the Jubilee party where the staff made a huge effort to involve the residents; my mother-in-law was very happy singing along to the live music and reminiscing about watching the coronation. Thank you, Bethel House team, for all your hard work.
Thank you so very much for your wonderful words about Bethel House. It's our absolute pleasure to look after your mother-in-law and to see her settle in so well with us. We are so glad you enjoyed our Jubilee Party during which we all made some amazing memories. We shall share your very kind words with all the Bethel team especially our brilliant manager and her deputy.
My mother has been in Bethel House for almost 3-years now. I can detect she is not always happy there, although this depends on her state of mind! However, I can also determine she must be a very demanding resident for the staff - she often talks of moving near me, but I'm sure she wouldn't be happier in any other residence. As for my perception of the home, it is bright and clean, and the staff always seem to find a few minutes for Mum to introduce me (again). The most recent changes have improved the overall feel, in re-arranging the lounge so it is not as cramped as before, and much more bright and welcoming. The bright paintwork everywhere gives the home that happy feeling. I cannot praise the staff highly enough for doing a difficult job.
Thank you so much for your very kind words about Bethel House. It is our pleasure to care for your mother and to ensure she lives her best life with us. We love our new-look lounge as it really does make our lovely home look even brighter and more welcoming. We will share your comments with our team, who are looking after your mother.
My great Aunt is really happy at Bethel despite some apprehension from her to start with, the staff and other residents all seem very happy and this has a positive effect on my Aunt. The activities are plenty and keep her both engaged and stimulated. She has really settled in and has made lots of new friends.
Thank you for your lovely comments about Bethel House. It is our pleasure to care for your great Aunt and to see her settle in so well at our happy home.
A thoroughly professional run care home, providing personally tailored attention to individuals' needs. The staff cannot seem to do enough for the patients and are led by a dedicated management team. Recommended to anyone who finds themselves in the position of needing to find such facilities.
Thank you very much for your wonderful words about Bethel House. We are so thrilled you are satisfied with the way in which we are caring for your loved one. We shall ensure our fantastic team members see your lovely comments.
1) The manager is a very happy person and her attitude to life makes the whole Care Home a happy place.
2) The manager and her staff treat residents with respect and do everything they can to make them feel safe and well and looked after.
3) Birthdays are recognised and celebrated.
4) I visit my wife on a regular basis and am always made to feel welcome.
5)My wife is very happy there.
Thank you so much for your fantastic review of Bethel House. We are so happy that you are happy with the way in which we are caring for your wife. We are so glad to have you both as part of our happy Bethel House family.
It’s a small home ( please note that word as it really is home ) the staff have time to get to know each resident.
The management doesn’t stand back but gets involved in personal care if needed.
Thank you for your wonderful review of Bethel House. It's our pleasure to care for your mother in our lovely friendly home. We love having you as part of our happy Bethel family.
Even in his last few weeks with us, their empathy, care and tenderness shown to dad and us as a family will not be forgotten.
What wonderful words about Bethel House. It was a pleasure caring for your dad, and he will be so missed by all of us. We shall share your lovely review with our team, so they all know how much you appreciate everything they did for your dad.
A nicely decorated and bright environment with friendly and efficient staff. The food is excellent and the staff are very helpful with nothing too much trouble. Dad is comfortable and well looked after and we know he is in safe hands.
Thank you for your super review of Bethel House. We love having your dad as part of our Bethel House family, and it is so reassuring for us to know you are happy with the way we are caring for him in our bright and lovely home.
It is reassuring to know that my mother is receiving the best care possible given that I am so very far away that regular visits are not feasible.
We are so thrilled with your comments about Bethel House. It is our pleasure to have your mother as part of our Bethel House family and to know you are so satisfied with the care she is receiving from us. We shall share your super review with the team who are looking after your mother so they know how much you appreciate everything they are doing for her.
The care given to my mother is first class the whole team work tirelessly to give them the best care. I find Bethel House to be very clean and is and very presentable. On visiting my mother I can see the carers know exactly what to do and they are very well organised they always make us very welcome when I come to visit
Thank you very much for your superb review of Bethel House. We are delighted to have you and your mother as part of our Bethel House family. It means so much for us to know how you greatly appreciate the care we are giving your mother.
We find all the staff at Bethel house show compassion and care. Bethel House is always clean, tidy and very bright it’s a pleasure to visit the home we always receive a very good welcome. As for the caring of my mother-in-law we couldn’t ask for more.
Thank you so much for your wonderful words about Bethel House. It's our pleasure to look after your mother-in-law in our bright and happy home. We are always delighted to see you here as you are very much part of our Bethel House family.
I am very happy here. I've had care for two years.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of Bethel House. It's our pleasure to care for you and we are delighted you are so happy to be a part of our very special Bethel House family.
My father, a resident for 2 years, always received the best possible care at Bethel House. It was a great relief to know he was in such good hands and always treated with compassion, dignity and respect. 10 out of 10 and thank you all!
Thank you for your very kind words and it’s great to hear that you have appreciated the care we gave your father. It was a great pleasure to have had him in our wonderful Bethel House family.
My father was a resident for over 18 months and I always felt he was well cared for and properly looked after. Obviously, Covid made things more difficult, but the staff were always kind and friendly, however busy they were, and I always thought that they did their best for him.
Thank you for those wonderful words and it’s great to hear that you have valued our care and support for your father. It was a great pleasure to have looked after him. You are all part of our Bethel Family.
My father was wonderfully cared for during his almost two-year residency at Bethel House. All the staff were incredibly caring and helpful at all times, even when they were busy. As my father’s health began to fail, we were regularly updated on his condition and allowed to visit him as often as we wanted whilst stringently following COVID safe practices. The care from the staff was not only for my father but shown to all members of the family. My mother was greatly comforted by the condolences offered by so many of the Bethel House team members who took time out of their busy shifts to come to speak to her, from the Home Manager, all the Care team members, the Housekeeper and even the Maintenance Technician. Attendance at the funeral was above and beyond the call of duty. We could not have asked for anything more.
Thank you for those kind words and it’s great to hear that you have valued our love. It was a great pleasure to have cared for your dad. You are all part of the Bethel Family.
My mother has been fortunate to spend a number of respite breaks at this lovely bright and cheerful home. The staff are always happy and welcome her back like a family. With good entertainment and food my mother has always enjoyed her visits.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of Bethel House. It is always a pleasure to care for her during her respite breaks with us and to see her enjoying herself. We shall share your kind comments with our brilliant Bethel House team.
We, as a family, are extremely grateful for the care and understanding which has been given on a continuing basis. We are in the knowledge that our family member is in a safe and caring environment, happy in their own way. They couldn't be in a better place and for this, we are forever thankful that he is where he is. The staff are a dedicated group of people having to deal often under difficult circumstances. They make life for the residents joyful.
Thank you so much for your wonderful words about Bethel House. We are delighted that your loved one is happy in our care and that you are so satisfied with the way in which we are looking after him. We will share your fantastic feedback with all our Bethel team, so they know how grateful and thankful you are for all their care and support.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 October 2018Good
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Hartford Care Group Ltd
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: Hartford Care Group Ltd
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Hartford Care Group Ltd
Meet the Team (2)

I am proud to have joined Bethel House. It is important to me that the residents, their families and the staff team feel welcome, cared for and supported to enable them to build good relationships and happy memories for the future.
We will be working together to support the residents' sensory needs to enable them to have a holistic well-being while living in our home, by encouraging them to be involved in the social community of the home at the same time encouraging them to remain as independent as they are able to. Smiles, warmth and kindness will greet everyone who visits Bethel House.

I joined Hartford Care in January 2017 as a Senior Care Assistant at Bethel House in Barton-on-Sea in Hampshire, subsequently qualified as a Care Practitioner and have since been promoted to Deputy Manager.
The only goal I wanted to achieve when I joined Hartford Care was to make a difference in enriching and improving our residents’ lives and to create opportunities for them to live fulfilling lives.
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