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There is a friendly and caring team on hand to provide care 24-hours a day assisting with all everyday needs and tasks. Each individual has a person-centred care plan allowing for choice and flexibility meaning you can spend your days as you wish encouraging...
Care Provided by Beechmount
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 25 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Beechmount for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Beechmount 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
- South West Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Charlie Knight (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (22)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (22)
Visiting
- Beechmount welcomes both indoor and outdoor visiting, with no restrictions
Parking
- On site car park available, which leads to entrance porch
Beechmount Reviews (24)
Beechmount has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.369) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Beechmount has 24 reviews.
My brother went into Beechmount in July 2019. I feel he is very well cared for and nothing is too much trouble. All of the staff are friendly and caring and I feel very happy that my brother is in good hands. He seems very happy and relaxed.
My mother is very happy and contented which she wasn't before hard when living at home. She likes the activities and carers. She is also happy with her room.
During the initial visit to Beechmount, the manager emphasised that it was the residents home and visitors were welcome at any time. Families, including children and pets, were there. Laughter came from residents, visitors and staff. We chose Beechmount for our mother. The management at Beechmount is professional with high standards and expectations of the staff who receive regular training. The residents are treated with respect and their dignity is preserved. Residents are involved in making choices, wherever possible. There are opportunities throughout the day and night, if necessary, for residents to eat or drink. So important when people forget or lose interest in food and drink. All of the staff are caring and loving, giving reassurance to residents who are stressed or upset. Beechmount is a happy place where there is often laughter. When our mother was nearing the end of her life, all staff were so kind and loving, making her as comfortable as possible, returning frequently to see if her needs had changed. They took care of us too, both day and night. I cannot praise them enough for all of their kindness. It was such a good decision when we chose Beechmount.
My Mum had been a resident at Beechmount for about 20 months before she passed away on 26th July 2018. She had frontal temporal lobe dementia and the staff worked hard to meet her ever-changing needs, often challenging needs. The staff showed care and patience. It was very homely and had a lovely family feel. The manager was switched on to staff and residents and was lovely and understanding - always ready for a chat. They all cared for my Mum right to the end.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 13 October 2022Good
- 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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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 17 Oct 2019Recipient: Beechmount
- 25 Nov 2016Recipient: Beechmount
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Beechmount.
Meet the Team (20)

Hello, my name is Charlie, and I am the registered manager at Beechmount. I have been in social care for 14 years, and I am passionate about providing good quality care. Here at Beechmount, we are compassionate, dedicated and have a long-standing staff team. Enabling us to have good working relationships, enabling our residents to feel safe and supported, and most importantly, they are happy in their own home.

Hello, my name is Lovely, and I am a Team Leader here at Beechmount. I have been part of the team for over 4 years now, and I have thoroughly enjoyed my role. I am passionate about caring for the elderly, and with gaining knowledge through experience, I continue developing my skills. Beechmount is a friendly environment, and we share the same goals of providing good quality care for the people we support.

Hello, I’m Emily, and I’m a Team Leader at Beech Mount. I have worked in care for around 18 years and have gained a wealth of experience throughout that time. I really enjoy my role, especially working as part of a supportive team and helping to provide the best possible care for our residents.

Hello, I'm Anita, one of the chefs at Beech Mount.

I am the maintenance person for Beechmount and have been here since 2023. I have had a varied working background since leaving school. I'm a hands-on person, and I enjoy having varied jobs to do around the home and gardens. I often find myself having a natter with the people we support and like hearing their life stories.

I'm Linu, and I have been at Beechmount since 2022. I love my job here at Beechmount. Beechmount is a small, cosy home where the residents are the centre of attention. We pride ourselves on providing good quality care.

Hi, I'm Darren, I joined the team in 2022, I enjoy working with the staff team assisting the people we support with all aspects of their daily living and good wellbeing.

Hi, I'm Rita, I joined the Beechmount team in 2022, Beechmount has a homely feel. I enjoy being a part of the people we supports daily living and a part of the team.

Hi, I'm David. I joined the team in 2022. I have always had a care background, and I enjoy and continue to help others with their daily living and well-being. I use my vast experience to enable the residents I look after to have the best quality of life. I have now had a change in role and have become a Domestic. I am enjoying the new challenge.

Hi, I'm Carla. I joined the team in 2024. I came into care as a new career challenge and change. I find my role very rewarding and enjoy assisting the people we support with their daily living.

Hi, I'm Sheena, I joined the team in 2022, I enjoy spending time with the people we support and helping them to be as comfortable as possible. I also enjoy being part of the team here as everyone works together to be a homely, happy place

Hi, I'm Grace I have been at Beechmount since 2022, I enjoy assisting the people we support with their daily living. I find my role here very rewarding

Hello, I'm David. I have been part of the team from 2023, I enjoy my role as it is a rewarding and I like spending time with the people we support assisting them with their daily living.

Hi, I'm Tammy, I have been a part of the Beechmount team since 2022. I have enjoyed many roles within the team including domestic, days and now nights. I find Beechmount is a homely environment and enjoy being a part of the team supporting people we look after how they like to be.

Hi, I'm Hollie. I started here in late 2024. I am thoroughly enjoying my role as a domestic.

Hello, my name is Elisha, and I started at Beechmount in 2025. I am enjoying my role here at Beechmount, the staff team works together and are supportive with our daily roles.

Hi, my name is Sarah, and I'm new to the team. I enjoy cleaning and have so far enjoyed my journey and getting to know and make a difference to the people we support.

I'm Tatty. I'm new to the team. I am currently getting to know the team and the people we support, and I look forward to my journey at Beechmount

I'm Jason. I'm new to the team. I look forward to the change in career and to giving the people we support some show-stopping meals and treats.

My name is Nicole, and I am new to the Beechmount team. I do assist in another south west care home and look forward to getting to know everyone here
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