The Beeches

What else can I say? It's just perfect - the home, the carers and also the food. Also, the lovely garden is kept so nice. My room is just for me and my friends. I enjoy Barny, my darling, he is also welcome to meet all the ladies and my friend. The quiz on Thursday afternoon is great fun. Disco once a week. Dancing and jitterbug once a week. Many thanks to the laundry ladies.

Dad had been needing more care at home and with a shortage of live-in carers, we reluctantly had to look around for a home for respite at very short notice. The Beeches were wonderful - accommodated him literally within a couple of days, and everything has exceeded our expectations. The staff really care about their residents as individuals and finding out that he has enjoyed daily exercise for many years, they have built this in for him and he is taken for a walk almost every day. He actually hasn't looked back and without prompting, when I phone, he tells me how well he is being looked after. He is enjoying the social side of mixing with other residents and the food and is happy and cheerful. When we visited, we found all the staff friendly and caring and all took the time to talk to us. Their kindness when they spoke with Dad was evident, and everywhere was very clean. I feel very reassured that he is being so well looked after. We are very fortunate to have found The Beeches.

Mum came for respite but has decided to stay. The care is excellent and the activities, fun and banter make The Beeches Care Home such a happy place she can call home. Mum's mental health and mobility have much improved. She has a lovely room and view and the communal areas are spacious, modern and homely.

The Beeches took Mum in as she was starting to deteriorate considerably due to Alzheimer's disease and also because her main carer, my father had a severe stroke. The Beeches took Mum in and although it took a week or two to settle in well, we noticed a big improvement in her well being and mobility, overall. The home and its carers went the extra mile with our mother, (even learning some Italian to help communicate with her as she had resorted to her first language due to her Alzheimers). She was well looked after, well-fed, is more mobile now, joining in with the activities and seems much more relaxed and content now. Thank you to all the staff that made this happen, the manager who took her in, all the committed carers, the reception staff that would go upstairs to hand the phone over to her when I called, all other carers and staff that helped care for her and help run the home. Thank you! I highly recommend this care home!

My husband has been with you for almost one month now and during this time, he has been cared for with kindness and attention. I have been pleasantly surprised about all the staff being so supportive of him and me. They give me a daily report on how he has been and also they ask me about him, showing attention and understanding. I am very impressed.

Mum moved into The Beeches in November and we have been really pleased. Mum has settled and she is encouraged to join in all the activities which gives her the social contact she was lacking. Mum always mentions that the food is really good. This is important to us because previously, she was not eating or drinking well. All the staff are friendly and approachable.

Very happy with the care. Staff are excellent.

Very happy with the care my wife had during her stay. The only thing I would like is a better location for visitors.

When I first arrived, I went to sit in the lounge. I took my knitting and that is what I do when there are no activities. I am also allowed to potter in the garden. Of course, there are at least five or six others my age and sometimes I have to zip my mouth, as I don't always agree. The food is adequate and so many others are happy.

Excellent care of my mu, helping her to recover after a bumpy few months. Thank you all so much.

I was quite unwell when I came to the care home and am now a great deal better. The happy and relaxed atmosphere and care have made me feel comfortable and helped my recovery.

I have always found the staff very friendly and helpful on the phone or in person. This has been a very difficult time for all, but especially in care homes. I have been very grateful to the staff for their dedication to the people in their care. They are amazing people who deserve the gratitude of their country. Thank you so much.

Mum moved into The Beeches in September 2019. She is well looked after and comfortable, her carers are very kind to her. During these challenging times, The Beeches management and staff have provided as many options as possible for residents to keep in touch with their family and friends, which means that Mum has been able to enjoy regular contact with her family throughout the Covid pandemic. It is very reassuring to know that Mum is in safe hands.

My mother and I received a warm and reassuring welcome from everyone at The Beeches. All the staff are kind, friendly and efficient, and nothing is too much trouble. I feel my Mother is in safe and caring hands, and I look forward to being able to spend more time with her there when restrictions are further lifted. Well done everyone for doing a great job in difficult times.

I personally, have no concerns at all and would not hesitate to recommend The Beeches to any potential service users.

My father moved into The Beeches in January 2020. Who could possibly have imagined that the world would have a Coronavirus pandemic and the UK would go into lockdown and that all non-medical visits would stop! My father is unable to see small screens, so internet connections would not work for us. However, I phoned regularly and was able to discuss with the staff what was happening with regard to care, testing and all other issues before speaking to my dad. The staff are always helpful and friendly on the phone. They have coped marvellously with the lockdown. My dad sounds cheerful and likes chatting with the team there. It was a huge relief when garden visits started last summer. Then the visits had to stop again. The team put photos on Facebook and send out newsletters keeping the families informed.

When restrictions are lifted, I think the group should provide a wider range of activities for residents, including those that involve supervised travel outside the home.

Very caring staff who look after my wife very well as she is in need of considerable amounts of their time. The only problem I can see is that agency personnel are not always of high enough standard to assist the permanent staff.

Dad is extremely well looked after by the staff at The Beeches. They have concern for both his physical and mental welfare. During lockdown, they have provided all the love and care that I would have wished, and noticed anything that he needed and let me know. The staff always notify me if Dad is unwell or has a problem. My only concern would be that the area for 'window visits' is really unwelcoming and the lighting is poor so that Dad finds it difficult to see and hear us, but visits are easily arranged.

Highly recommend to anyone thinking of moving a family member or anyone who is needing care. The staff are amazing. My mother in law is so well looked after, I couldn’t actually fault the care they provide and I always speak very highly of the care home.