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Beacon House Care Home is a friendly, welcoming 29-bed residence located in the beautiful town of Dartmouth. Surrounded by stunning views, Beacon offers a peaceful and homely atmosphere where residents feel truly cared for and valued.
Beacon pride themselves on creating a home-from-home environment, where comfort, companionship, and quality of life come first. Beacon staff are a caring and compassionate team...
Care Provided by Beacon House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 34 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
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are based on individual requirements and room choice.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Beacon House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Beacon House 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
Group / Owner
- Centrum Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sarah Tremlett (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 4
Room Information
- Single Rooms (29)
Visiting
- The team warmly invite you to visit any of their homes. Meet the team, explore the environment, and experience their warm and welcoming community.
Parking
- Free on-site parking is available for residents, visitors, and staff, including accessible spaces near the main entrance for easy access.
Beacon House Reviews (23)
Beacon House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.821) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Beacon House has 23 reviews.
We haven't been since the alterations and what a fantastic job they have done.
The kitchen amenities are wonderful with the help yourself to coffee & tea and cold drinks from the fridge.
A very homely feel.
thank you for you great feedback and we are very happy to hear you like the new drinks area
Plus they make a great cup of tea & even better sponge cake.
I can not fault anything here at all.
many thanks for your lovely feedback the cake is good.
Mum has lived at Beacon House for over two years. She is very happy and I am! All the staff are very caring and fun. As soon as you walk in for a visit you are given a warm welcome and you feel the warmth and laughter. Mum's health issues have been dealt with promptly and I found the support I was given too, very helpful. The management always contact me if mum has a health issue, which is great!
many thanks for your lovely feedback, we love to hear that you feel welcome and at home with us at Beacon
That my mother is in a safe & kind environment, well looked after in every way. She is living a full life thanks to everyone
It means a great deal to all of us here at Beacon House to know that you feel reassured and satisfied with the care your mother is receiving. We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated team, and I will make sure your kind...
The care given in Beacon House is exceptional. The staff are all friendly and cheerful and create a wonderfully warm , happy and homely ambiance. It is a joy and a relief to visit and it is so much easier to leave knowing that Mum is so well cared by people who understand her complex needs and show endless respect, kindness and patience.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback the team we have at Beacon really do care so much we are very lucky to have such a great team.
Dad is very happy, well done.
many thanks for taking the time to complete we love having your loved one with us.
The team always provide the highest standard where physically caring for our relative. The care home is so clean, homely & doesnt smell! In a time of stress with father in law we felt supported, informed & cared for, such a stressful time leading up to admission. We can only express our ongoing gratitude & continued support during the end of life care.
We know how difficult and emotional it can be to place a loved one into care, especially during such a challenging time, and we are honoured that you trusted us...
Great staff, Grandad is doing so well at 100. The care given has changed our lives. Food great, clean, refurb great. Best care home around.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your Grandad is doing so well at 100 and that our team's care has made such a positive difference in your lives. We're also glad you're enjoying the food and our facilities. Your kind words mean the world to us and motivate our staff to keep providing the best care possible.
What a great improvement really brought the home up to date with the new decorations very modern look well done, and the staff are accomodating and friendly.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that you appreciate the recent improvements and new dcor, and that they've helped bring the home up to date. Your lovely comments about our accommodating and friendly staff mean a great deal to us. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
Their hard work is much appreciated and respected always.
Thank you for your kind words, and for the support and kindness you have shown to our team. It truly means a great deal to us and is very much appreciated.
What a difference the refurbishment has made! The lounge has lovely comfortable arm chairs for everyone and the dining area is now full of light & the new tables & chairs make a much more sociable atmosphere. I cannot speak too highy of all the staff who carry out their duties with such care, kindness & understanding to all residents. I feel very fortunate and grateful that M is in such good hands. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful feedback. We are delighted to hear how much you have enjoyed the refurbishment and that the new lounge and dining areas have created such a comfortable and sociable environment. Your generous comments about our staff mean a great deal to us - they take...
Gill has been at Beacon House for about 18 months and is happy, always looks well presented & is very well looked after. All the staff, without exception are kind, attentive & helpful from Sarah & Tobi down. The recent redecoration makes the place not just attractive, but smart, yet homely. A brilliant home, a brilliant team - well done team B.H.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that Gill is happy and thriving at Beacon House. It's lovely to know that our team's care and attention make a positive difference, and we're thrilled that the recent redecoration has added to the welcoming atmosphere. Your kind words mean a lot to all of us - we'll be sure to share them with the team.
Beacon House provides first class care to residents with a wide range of needs. The team of carers seem genuinely 'caring' and get involved in activities as well as their routine activities. A recent major refurbishment of the home has made a huge difference to the feel of the place and the boosted morale of staff, residents and visitors!
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear that your experience of Beacon House has been so positive. Our team takes great pride in providing high-quality, compassionate care, and it's wonderful to know that their genuine commitment and involvement in...
All the staff at Beacon House are truly wonderful. I really can't thank them enough for the loving care and compassion (and patience!) which they demonstrate on a daily basis when supporting my elderly mother. There is a genuine family atmosphere between the residents and the staff who are always smiling and welcoming. I was particularly impressed with how the staff/management handled the recent refurbishment (with minimum disruption to the residents!) which has transformed the internal environment.
We are especially...
Mum has been resident in Beacon House for over nine years and has always been treated in a very kind and caring way.
Many thanks for your lovely words the team are so kind and caring. They have truly loved caring for mum.
We are very happy with the care. Especially as out mother's last care home was negligant everyone is friendly, helpful and attentive to our mother. Everywhere is tidy and clean meals are regular and drinks always available. Our mother is always carefully dressed and is clean and looked after regarding hair, nails etc. I know the medical team are regular visitors.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are truly delighted to hear that you are happy with the care your mother is receiving. Our team works hard to make sure every resident feels comfortable, supported, and well looked after, so it means a great deal to know this is being reflected in your...
Beacon House feels happy!
There is good energy here.
The place is clean and tidy and has amazing views over the harbour from the beautifully sunny conservatory. Well done, team!
Thank you very much for your kind and thoughtful review following your visit to Beacon House.We are so pleased to hear that you found the staff friendly, happy, and kind, and that the atmosphere felt positive and welcoming. It means a great deal to us to know that the care and effort our team puts...
My mum in law has been here for 9 years. She has always been looked after with love & care. She has reached 105 years old, only because of the wonderful care she has received. I just feel the hoe could do with some modernisation.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting us with your mother-in-law's care for the past nine years. It is truly heartwarming to hear that she has felt loved and well looked after, and reaching 105 is an incredible milestone!We also appreciate your feedback regarding modernisation. We...
I have been in Beacon House since 17th November 2022 and from the start, I was impressed by the commitment of the staff in the care of the residents. The staff were proactive in asking you if you were feeling well and happy and if you had any problems. I have given good feedback for the family environment created by staff and management. Since Friday 10th November 2023, I have, after a risk assessment, been allowed out which has been great.
Thank you for your wonderful review and kind words about Beacon House. We're delighted to hear you've felt well cared for and part of our Beacon family. It's fantastic that you can now enjoy more independence following your time with us - we're so pleased this has been a positive step for you. Your...
I spent just over two months in Beacon House as part of my recovery from a stroke. All the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful which made my stay there far less traumatic than it might have been. I have happy memories of my time there.
Hi Peter, thank you for your kind words about your stay at Beacon House. We are thrilled to hear that our staff made a positive impact on your recovery from a stroke. It is our goal to create a comfortable and supportive environment for all our residents, so we are glad that we were able to achieve this during your time with us. Wishing you all the best in your continued recovery journey!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 July 2019Good
- 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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Meet the Team (2)

Sarah has worked in the care sector for 28 years and has been part of Centrum Care Homes for the past five years. As Registered Care Manager at Beacon House, she is passionate about supporting residents and staff, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care in a safe, welcoming, and happy environment.
She is dedicated to helping residents live their best lives with compassion and dignity and values the opportunity to learn and grow alongside her team. Sarah finds it a privilege to care for older people and to share in their wisdom and life experiences.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, including her two children and their lively dog, making every moment together special.

Prior to starting Centrum Care Homes, Mehul and Tushar successfully, and continue, to lead by example in excellence in domiciliary care. Rated outstanding with the CQC and continue to provide outstanding care in the Reading area.
Mehul worked in the City within Investment Banking and Finance, working for leading Global Investment banks. Within a short period of time, Mehul was given the opportunity and responsibility of managing the bank's extensive European Property portfolio as well as advising multinationals on their mergers and acquisitions strategy.
Mehul has a passion for operational excellence, working with the team to ensure that the system and processes are in place to deliver and evidence quality care. Mehul works alongside the team to ensure that the team is meeting CQC standards, and operational sustainability and has a key eye for detail.
Prior to launching Bluebird Care, Tushar worked at Mars Inc, working in a variety of management roles in IT, Commercial, Sales and Marketing. He was responsible for the management of Mars' European Advertising and Media Agency relationships.
Tushar has a passion for bringing creative ideas to fruition to better the quality of life of our residents and team alike. Tushar works alongside the team to support business development. Working in partnership with the councils, CCGs and local charities, Tushar works in identifying challenges and putting in place sustainable and innovative long-term solutions.
Tushar is also passionate about developing a culture of quality and excellence within the workforce.
Frequently Asked Questions about Beacon House
What types of Care is Beacon House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Beacon House have?
There are 29 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Beacon House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Beacon House to the centre of Dartmouth?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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