The Beeches

Staff very kind and caring

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 to all you wonderful staff at The Beeches

My mother''s dietary needs are catered for assistance given when required

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.

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.

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.

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.

My sister-in-law is being very well cared for by the staff.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A lovely care home.

Always find one of staff if I have a question

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.

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.