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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.
As a family, we have been very pleased with the care that our mother has received at The Beeches. All of the staff have been kind, caring and welcoming to our mum and to us. Moving into a care home is a difficult situation for everyone and the staff at The Beeches have been wonderful to all of us. Thank you.
My mum has been at The Beeches for a month now and I have nothing but praise for them. There's a lovely, relaxed and caring atmosphere and it does really feel like a home from home. Mum is happy and safe. The staff are accommodating and friendly and the home is clean and well maintained. What more could you want?
My mother has been a resident for nearly four years. She has always been treated with respect. The standard of care is extremely high. I would not hesitate - and indeed have - in recommending the home to people who are seeking a care home for their loved ones.
I am very pleased with the standard of care that my father has received since he became a resident at The Beeches care home last year. The level of attention and concern shown by the staff have been exceptional and I am very grateful for the level of comfort this has provided to both my father and the rest of the family.
Great staff who are always attentive to the needs of the residents. Building is being improved and is now to a good standard, given the age of the majority of the property.
We have used The Beeches twice now for our elderly parents who have now passed on. On both occasions, the care has been second to none, courteous and friendly nothing is too much trouble the residents are made to feel it is their home.
We searched in different areas all around the country (my brother looked in Birmingham and friends in London) but nothing compared to this. On the most recent visit where my brother was able to come, he could not believe all that he saw at The Beeches - an absolute home from home for our father. We could not recommend this home highly enough, very efficient and incredibly reassuring.
The only thing I have a problem with is the male residents. They seem to have problems with things like keeping their clothes on for example which is distressing for many elderly ladies and their family and friends.
Exceptional care.
Mum has been in the Beeches for over two years now. She seems quite content although she is not always sure where she is. I am more than satisfied with the care she is receiving and cannot praise the staff highly enough.
My mother was in the late stages of Alzheimer's: able to communicate but with increasing difficulty and her behaviour was sometimes awkward. The understanding shown was touching.
The home is modest in size and beautifully located, with lounges and a large conservatory overlooking a wonderful garden. At the same time, it is secure. Meals are eaten in a dining room - the quality of the food appeared to be good and it was certainly appreciated by my mother (who, prior to her move, had eaten sporadically, often declining the microwave food offered up by a visiting carer).
I have absolutely no hesitation in warmly recommending The Beeches.
As much as I've seen of this places the home is very good. Staff are welcoming and look after me well.
My mother has been at The Beeches for nearly 10 years. She is very special to me and has been all my life so when the time came for a care home to be found it had to be a special home to look after a special person and The Beeches certainly is. They treat mum with dignity, always having time for her, talking to her and treating her as an individual. Even though mum has no idea regarding her surroundings she reacts to the voices of the staff. When I visit they will often let me know little things about mum because they have made an effort to get to know her well. The management and staff also respect ideas and thoughts that we as relatives have. Every time I visit mum I thank my lucky stars we found The Beeches.
Staff are very kind and caring, show dignity. I feel I can have a joke with the staff have a good rapport with most. The food I find satisfactory, staff will offer alternative choice should I wish for something different, my room is smaller than I would like but this is of no fault of the home. I feel safe and secure staff always on hand when I need them.
The staff were extremely understanding of not only my nan's needs but also helped with the family in coming to terms and understanding of dementia.
As a family we'd fully recommend The Beeches for there first class care and facilities.
The Beeches is a friendly and caring environment with high levels of care and cleanliness. My mother has been at The Beeches for nearly five years and I have had no concerns about her care during this time. I visit two of three times a week at varying times of the day and I've always found mum clean, happy and well fed.
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
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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.
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