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Situated in the picturesque village of Ixworth, near Bury St Edmunds, this Grade ll listed home supports a small community of 44 residents. The priority is in delivering care that maintains the dignity and individuality of each person, providing both physical and mental stimulation aimed specifically at those living with dementia.
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Care Provided by The Beeches
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 44 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Beeches for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Beeches 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
- S & A Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Angela Wade(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2019
Room Information
- Single Rooms (34)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (5)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (11)
The Beeches Reviews (56)
The Beeches has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.263) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Beeches has 56 reviews.
Staff very kind and caring
Many Thanks for your wonderful review of The Beeches. We appreciate your nice words.
A very close friend has been a resident here since COVID and has dementia. I have been visiting her almost every week (apart from away holidays and operations). The staff is always friendly, helpful, welcoming and go a long way to help residents. Personally I think it take a very special kind of person and care to work in homes like these. I've been present many atimes and seeing how they defuse difficult situations is just amazing. Bev and Angela do an amazing job with what they have at their disposal.
Thank you so much for your kind words about The Beeches. We are so pleased that you were happy with the care and support given and all at the home will appreciate your supportive words.
Mum lived in her home at The Beeches for the past 6 years and was very happy. She recently passed away but we have comfort in knowing mum was happy and well cared for. She could be difficult at times because of her Alzheimer's but the staff were very calm and caring towards her.
She made friends and loved the large garden
We, the family, were well supported with the staff going beyond their normal duties on many occasion
When mum had a fall or was unwell she would always bounce back sadly but not this time
I would recommend the Beeches to any family for their loved ones.
Thank you to all you wonderful staff at The Beeches
Thank you so much for you wonderful words about the care your mother received at The Beeches. It will be appreciated by all at the home.
We have observed during this time, the compassion, care and kindness shown by staff to residents and families
Each Residents' uniqueness is appreciated, valued and respected.
The rooms are clean and tidy, touches of home are allowed to help assist with Residents transitioning into Residential Care .
My mother''s dietary needs are catered for assistance given when required
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and your kind words. They are very much appreciated and we are thrilled to hear how happy you are with mums care here at The Beeches Residential Home. Your comments will be fed back to our hard working team, thank you.
Mum lived at The Beeches for the last year of her life. The care was excellent - compassionate, kind, professional and respectful. The staff always had time to have a joke with mum, and treated her as a full human being with dignity, despite her reduced mental capacity due to her dementia. They took time to get to know her and always seemed to enjoy her company, though I'm sure she was challenging at times. The Beeches feels like a home from home - relaxed, peaceful, friendly and calm. We were extremely happy with the personal, kind and dignified care she received there.
We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughtful review of our home. It was truly an honour to care for your mum. We will be sure to share your kind words with our team, as they will mean a great deal to everybody. Please know that you are always welcome at The Beeches Residential Home.
My mother, who was 100 years, sadly died which was why her stay was short but she received excellent end of life care. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Beeches.
As an extra comment - I liked that the residents who liked to wander were safely allowed to do so. That this happened, contributed to the pleasant, informal atmosphere. There were always adequate numbers of staff who seemed to know the residents well and the care was resident focused.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that you've had such a positive experience at The Beeches. Our carers work hard to provide compassionate and attentive support, and it is wonderful to know we are making a difference. We are committed to creating a warm, supportive environment for all our residents, and feedback like yours means a lot.
The care team at the Beeches are very professional and extremely knowledgeable/helpful, always keeping us up to date, with any issues arising. Nothing is a trouble, if you have any concerns or worries, they are always pleased to be of help, we are very happy with the care the Beeches team provides.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of your experience at The Beeches Residential Home. I am delighted that you felt the standard of care was excellent. We are very lucky to have such a dedicated team. We appreciate your recommendation.
My Mum went into The Beeches in May 2022. Mum settled in right from day one. Excellent care and love, Mum was very naughty at times and had staff on their toes. Mum was so happy there, which made me happy. All staff are brilliant. And I mean all. Mum loved the garden, especially watching the goats, birds... Mum sadly passed away in December 2024, the end-of-life care was excellent. This care home is excellent. Food is excellent. Actives, Mum loved when had singers to the home. I miss the home as I was there 3/4 a week. But will pop in from time to time.
Thank you so much for taking time to leave such a lovely review for The Beeches Residential Home. We really appreciate your feedback, especially under such difficult circumstances. Choosing a care home for a loved one is such a difficult decision and I am so pleased that you gave us the opportunity to look after your mother.
My sister-in-law is being very well cared for by the staff.
Thank you very much for your kind words about the care being received at The Beeches for your sister-in-law. It is wonderful for our carers to receive recognition for the quality care they provide to our resident's on an ongoing basis. I will pass your comments to the teams and thank you once again for taking the time to write such a lovely review of The Beeches.
I wrote a review of The Beeches in July last year but now that my mum has sadly passed away I wanted to update my feedback. Mum was given the very best care right to the very end and we could not have asked for more. We are very lucky to have found The Beeches and would certainly recommend it. The staff are amazing and they and the management really care about the residents. We cannot thank them enough.
Thank you for your wonderful review of The Beeches. I am incredibly proud of our team, so it is great to see them all included in such lovely feedback. I will be sure to share your kind words with everybody.
My partner's Father went in here to enable his wife to have a break. We visited twice and were not impressed to find the residents sitting in a room with music playing without any other stimulation. A carer sat doing nothing, not engaging the residents. After 4 days there he ended up in hospital as they claim they found him in his room choking. He nearly died and has never recovered.
We are obviously disappointed that you have had a negative experience. Our aim is to provide the best possible care to those we support and its something we take very seriously.
Unfortunately in this instance your father woke with a breathing and respiratory problem which resulted in a heavy...
My mum moved to The Beeches in June 2024 from another care home which I thought had been great. I was very nervous about moving her but the team at The Beeches have been fabulous. I never needed to worry. Mum has settled, she smiles all the time, she is much calmer and I can see happier. She has enjoyed the entertainment, happily sits in the lounges (which didn't happen before). I am very happy with The Beeches.
We all appreciate greatly your nice review of The Beeches.
Mum is a new resident, and so far, we are very happy with all aspects of her care. All staff were have come in contact with, be it carers or management, have all been very professional, caring and friendly. They have welcomed Mum to the home with open arms, and we have every confidence she will be well cared for.
Many hanks for your excellent review of our home. All at The Beeches will appreciate your kind words.
Dad moved into The Beeches in October 2023 and sadly passed away this week. Having moved him from a home that looked like a hotel but whose care was worse than poor, The Beeches surpassed all our expectations. Treating Dad with dignity and respect throughout his stay, even when he could be challenging. The manager and her team are exceptional, and always focused on the best for the resident. They are creative and flexible and they don’t give up on making sure they offer each resident the care their needs require, no one is treated as a number. Right up until Dad passed they continued with their dedicated care for him and their love for the work they do is heartwarming for family members in those difficult last days. My sister and I will miss them all because they became part of an extended family. The warmth and love they showed our dad reiterated their exceptional care for their residents. I would recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone faced with seeking a care home for their loved ones.
Many thanks for your wonderful review of the Beeches. We wish you all the best following your father sadly passing away. However, we are glad we could give the quality of care your father deserved. All at the home will appreciate your kind words.
As a family, we couldn’t be happier with the care and love our mother receives from the excellent care team. Our mother who has dementia is always clean and well looked after and is very happy in her home, surrounded by her personal things in her lovely room. The staff are always friendly and caring and obviously happy to be working in this wonderful care home. We would definitely recommend The Beeches and are so blessed we found such a lovely place for our dear mum. Thank you so much to all the staff who give so much love and joy to their residents.
My aunt has been a resident at The Beeches for 5 years, during which time she has been happy and well looked after. The Beeches is a very friendly, caring and cheerful home, with the managers and carers getting to know their residents really well. They respond to my aunt's changing needs and make sure that she can still enjoy activities where possible. I am kept well informed of any health issues. Other friends and family have also commented very positively about the Beeches after their visits to see my aunt.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are glad you are happy with the care your aunt is getting.
All staff are very friendly and great at their jobs. Mother is shown lots of care and attention whilst also being respected.
We are kept up to date with all aspects of mothers' care.
We as a family always felt welcome when visiting.
A lovely care home.
It's much appreciated seeing such a nice review about your mother's care at the home. The positive feedback is appreciated by all at The Beeches.
Nice to know that mum is in good hands
Can not fault the patience shown by all staff under stressful times
Always find one of staff if I have a question
Many thanks for such a lovely review of The Beeches. It will be appreciated by all at the home.
There's not enough words to say thank you for the care and support my mother gets. All the staff there are amazing. Nothing is too much trouble. Always greeted with a smile. When there, staff are always polite and look enthusiastic. My mother always looks clean and tidy. I also have high praise for management team too, as to how The Beeches is run. Keeping us updated with any concerns and making sure standards are kept. There's been absolutely no regrets placing my mother there.
Thank you for such a great review of The Beeches, its wonderful to hear such nice words on the care we give.
My husband has been at The Beeches for over 14 years. His care has always been exemplary. We both like the cosy, homely feeling of this old Georgian property, which still retains its old fireplaces. Any medical crisis is quickly addressed by the staff. My husband has not only Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia but was diagnosed simultaneously with bipolar disorder, and he can sometimes be quite challenging, but the staff are alert to the possibilities this combination can present at times. He is still able to make home visits, and these are encouraged. I have recommended The Beeches several times to families looking for residential care for a loved one.
Many thanks for your wonderful review of The Beeches. It will be appreciated by all at the home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 29 November 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (1) & Events (0)
- 30 Jan 2025
A local care home in Ixworth has been awarded a 5-star food hygiene rating for another year, showcasing its dedication to providing the highest quality care and culinary experiences to...
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Meet the Team (6)

Angela has spent the past 23 years working in Health and Social care and has been Registered Manager of The Beeches since 2007.

Bev has worked in Health and Social care since 2006. She holds a Diploma Level 5 in Leadership and Management and has been Deputy Manager of The Beeches since 2016.

Karen is another of our team to hold a Diploma Level 3 and she has worked at The Beeches since 2017.

Jo has been working at the Beeches since 2017 and holds a Level 2 in Health and Social Care.

Tasha has been at The Beeches since 2014 and holds a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care.

Darryl has been with The Beeches since 2013 and has worked her way up the ladder, becoming a senior carer 2025. Darryl has a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Beeches
What types of Care is The Beeches registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Beeches have?
There are 34 Single Rooms and 5 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Beeches?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Beeches to the centre of Bury St Edmunds?
6.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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