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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.
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.
Thank 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...
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.
Thank 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!
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.
Thank 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...
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.
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