The Beeches

Thank you to all of you at The Beeches for taking such good care of mum and making us feel so welcome when we visit.

My mum has been at The Beeches now for four years and is completly happy + content. She has dementia (with falls) and sometimes has been a challenge. The staff at the home have always treated mum with so much respect + humanity. She reacts well to the kindness and genuine affection she receives from all the carers, activity + catering staff. She is well fed + loves the desserts! It has a lovely friendly familiy atmosphere + I cant thank The Beeches enough!!!

We feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to have this home as a choice.

Mum has recently become a resident at the Beeches after living with us for 30 years. This has been a very hard transition for both mum and myself. I would like to thank all the staff that have made my mum feel so welcome. Your approach to caring is amazing. I would like to give a special mention to Chloe who has answered all my questions and has been so understanding and helpful. To Libby who is so wonderful. Nothing is too much trouble she even went to the shops and got my mum the ice creams she likes. To Lizzy and Tabba who had the time to chat to me the other day when I was finding it all so difficult. You made me feel valued and helped me to understand how mum was feeling and how I needed to deal with it. I couldn't ask for a better care home for mum. Thank you all so much Jacqui x

My mum was at The Beeches for 6 months before she moved to be closer to family. I visited everyday and was pleased with the love and care she and I both received from the wonderful staff. All the staff are so kind and nice. They were great with mums behaviour due to her Alzheimer's and great with a listening ear and advice when I needed it. I would 100% recommend The Beeches to anyone.

I wish I had more stars to award. Our mother was a resident at The Beeches for the final five months of her life and we never had any concern that she was not being cared for as well as possible. All the staff are really lovely, nothing is too much trouble and they clearly understand the trials of dementia and Alzheimer's. The home is always clean, tidy, welcoming and superbly managed. It thoroughly deserves it's 'outstanding' rating. I should also mention that the accounts department at Black Swan are similarly friendly and helpful.

We had a lovely BBQ party, food, music and staff were great.

The Beeches provide care and support, kindness and involve residents as much as possible with all activities. I am so sad my mum has Alzheimer's, but knowing that her life is as full as it can be with love, care and laughter is fantastic.

The staff are so friendly and have got so much time for guests and residents alike.

I came to The Beeches as I had previously lived near here for 13 years. I have been here for two weeks of respite. I have enjoyed my time here, meeting people and joining in the many activities provided. The staff have been exceptional, nothing is too much trouble. I haven't heard a cross word! I have been able to use my electric scooter to use in the village and help with that has been very good. I have been comfortable, warm, well fed and happy. I hope to return for more respite.

A very nice place, clean, staff very nice to residents and visitors.

Father was very reluctant to enter a care home, initially it was a temporary measure but due to failing health the move became permanent. Within a few weeks Father’s attitude changed and he appreciated the 24-hour care and companionship which had all been lacking when living in his own home. The care was wonderful, the food varied and once on returning from a hospital stay, he said that the care staff were so delighted with his return that he felt like a film star! It really became home for him.

My dad went into The Beeches three weeks ago with advanced vascular dementia. He was too far gone to know too much about his stay but seeing how Dad was being treated by all the staff, we knew that he was being given the best care for which we are very appreciative. The staff would come in chatting to Dad even when he became non-vocal and asleep, so I like to think he knew they were there for him. We were kept up to date with any issues and when he passed we have been treated with respect and kindness. Thank you, everyone.

Mother's Day Monday was just one of many overall thoughtful additions to the care given at The Beeches. This meant the staff wished residents individually a happy Mother's Day. My mother was presented with two red roses and special cup cakes made in the kitchen. Thank you to all the staff working at The Beeches for making my mother's time with you feel so homely.

When my mother was in the care of The Beeches Care Home she was very well cared for, we always found the staff caring, friendly and very helpful, both to Mum and us as a family. It is just a shame that Mum passed away before she had been able to spend more time at the home. You brought her smile back after my dad passed late last year.

I would like to echo the sentiments about Mum's end as we sat with Mum until the end. Can't recommend the care home enough from the carers, kitchen staff, maintenance team and management, they could not have done more.

There are times in your life when the kindness, compassion and support of people cannot be underestimated. The last few days are an outstanding example of this as my mother became seriously ill and died. Every staff member was exemplary, not only in their care of Mum but also of us, ensuring we had everything we needed from food and drink, time, information and access to medical professionals as required. We were very touched by the genuine affection there was for Mum, how staff came to see her as they finished their shift and their respect and gentleness towards both her and us. It confirmed everything we had experienced over 4.5 years - you should be very proud of yourselves. Thank you for everything, you made a truly difficult time bearable and maintained Mum's dignity to the end.

The quality of the care, the facilities and staff was beyond outstanding. Our mother was the happiest she has been in quite a while during her respite stay. The staff are exemplary, the room was beautiful and so clean. Entertainment was great. Empathy, respect and true care were clearly driving forces. Wonderful.

My mother has been in The Beeches since February 2016. I have always found the staff very helpful and approachable. I was impressed with the way the care home has been dealing with covid and they were keeping me informed accordingly. I am generally pleased with her care, although I do sometimes think her room and ensuite could do with a deeper clean than it gets, but overall, I am happy with her care.

I was with my mother when she suddenly deteriorated. It was expected but very traumatic. The staff were amazing, prompt, efficient, attentive and supportive to both Mum and myself and also, subsequently my family, as they arrived. I feel they went above and beyond to make this time as easy as possible. My heartfelt thanks to you all - you are a great team and are fabulous people. I will never forget your kindness and support.