Beacon House

4 Church Road, Dartmouth TQ6 9HQ
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Beacon House Care Home – A Home with Heart in Dartmouth

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 that go above and beyond every day to ensure residents feel safe, happy, and supported.

Beacon offer a wide range of stimulating activities designed around residents’ personal hobbies and interests. From arts and crafts to gentle exercise, bus trips, and fun events throughout the year, there’s always something to enjoy. Beacon maintain strong links with the local community, helping residents stay connected and engaged.

Working alongside healthcare professionals, Beacon also provide high-quality end-of-life care with empathy, dignity, and respect.

On-site services such as a hairdresser and chiropodist add to the comfort and convenience of life at Beacon House. And when it comes to mealtimes, residents enjoy delicious, nutritious food tailored to individual tastes and dietary needs.

At Beacon House, more than just a care home—Beacon is a family.
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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 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1300
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1300
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1300
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1300

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)

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Good to Know

Group/Owner

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)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

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)

9.8

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.

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Review from David H (Son of Resident) published on 14 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother moved into Beacon House two months ago and we are so delighted at the transformation in her happiness and wellbeing. The staff already know her individual needs and she is obviously benefiting from their excellent care. She is not nearly so stressed about her memory loss and enjoys the many
activities and outings they arrange. The meals are very wholesome and the tea/coffee trolley is always doing its rounds. The management are very high calibre and hands-on. The home is comfortable, well heated and has a family atmosphere. My mother’s room is ideal for her, though she prefers to be out in the communal area all day engaging with the other residents and staff. So much better for her than when she lived alone in her flat getting more and more agitated. We congratulate all those working at Beacon House on making my mother’s old age as happy as possible.
Reply from Suzanne Gatrell, Manager at Beacon HouseThank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate it. We are thrilled that your mum is settled and enjoying her time at Beacon. The size of the home is perfect for many of the residents to enjoy time together or attend different activities, yet have the privacy of their room as needed. It is very important for our team to focus on who your mum is and her likes and dislikes as well as all aspects of her wellbeing. Thank you for choosing Beacon House for your mum and for entrusting her with our care.
Suzanne, Tobi and the Beacon House Team
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Review from N L (Son of Resident) published on 30 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very good home, great atmosphere and all round care. Good food and interesting menu, plenty for the residents to do with regular entertainment.


Residents encouraged to engage and take part in activities.

Reply from Tushar Shah, Director at Beacon HouseThank you so much for your kind words about Beacon House. We strive to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our residents, and we are delighted that you have noticed this during your visit. Our team works hard to provide a diverse range of activities and entertainment to keep our residents engaged and happy. Thank you again for taking the time to leave us a review - it means a lot to us!
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Review from T S (Son of Resident) published on 30 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister and I have had fantastic service from the manager and all the staff with regard to our elderly mother with dementia. They have all gone above and beyond to make her comfortable and communicate effectively with us.
Reply from Tushar Shah, Director at Beacon HouseThank you for taking the time to share your experience with Beacon House. We understand how challenging it can be to take care of a loved one with dementia, and our team is dedicated to providing exceptional service and support. It brings us great joy to know that your mother felt comfortable and well taken care of during her stay with us. We will continue to go above and beyond for all our residents and their families. Thank you again for choosing Beacon House.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.821)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.821) out of 10 for Beacon House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.846 for Beacon House is calculated as follows: ( (194 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 227 Ratings = 4.846
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.975 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Beacon House is based on 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.975
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 34 registered maximum number of service users is 6.8, which has been reached with 19 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 2 Jul 2019

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (2)

Sarah

Sarah Tremlett

Job Title: Registered Care Manager Joined: 1997

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.

Mehul and Tushar

Mehul and Tushar Shah

Job Title: Director Joined: 2018

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.

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