Beechcroft Care Home

Lapwing Grove, Palacefields, Runcorn WA7 2TP
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9.2 103 Reviews
  • Beechcroft Care Home, Runcorn
Beechcroft Care Home, located in a quiet area of Palacefields in Runcorn, offers residential and nursing care in a homely and welcoming setting.

The home welcomes up to 67 residents who will each receive the highest quality of care from the experienced and compassionate team of care professionals. Around the home you'll find spacious living areas, dining areas where residents are served nutritious and freshly prepared meals and snacks, a great garden area and cosy bedrooms where residents are encouraged to personalise their space to help them feel at home.

All care is person-centred, meaning each resident receives care and support based on their individual requirements. Staff respect each person for who they are, spend time getting to know them, and welcome their loved ones to the home whenever they wish to visit.

To find out more to or book a tour, please contact the friendly team.

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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 67 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1180 – £1300
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1180 – £1300
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1180 – £1300
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1180 – £1300
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1180 – £1300
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1180 – £1300
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1180 – £1300
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1180 – £1300

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Beechcroft Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Florin Hergheligiu (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Over 60 years old
  • Ages from 18 to 100

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (67)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)

Beechcroft Care Home Reviews (103)

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Beechcroft Care Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.167) out of 10, based on 44 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Beechcroft Care Home has 103 reviews.

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Review from Sandra H (Wife of Resident) published on 1 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I visit the home on a weekly basis to visit my husband. He is not the easiest person to visit and displays challenging behaviours to myself. He joins in no activities and spends all his time in bed in his room.
Staff are always very supportive to myself and provide updates on a regular basis. They
are caring and kind to myself and my husband.
The home is always clean and tidy. There are always activities going on and always my husband does not engage, that is personal choice.

Reply from Florin Hergheligiu, Home Manager at Beechcroft Care Home

Thank you so much for your feedback and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We understand how challenging it can be to visit a loved one who is going through difficult times and we are glad to hear that our staff have been supportive and caring to both you and your husband during your visits. While we strive for excellence, we acknowledge that we are not perfect but we always do our best to meet our residents' needs in a professional and dignified manner. We respect your husband's personal choices regarding activities and will continue to ensure that he remains comfortable and well cared for.

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Review from Keith N (Son of Resident) published on 27 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The home seems to be improving, staff are very friendly and hardworking. Some rooms need updating and redecorating which is happening. Could do with residents being offered a light snack (at supper time) to put them through to the next morning (breakfast).

Reply from Florin Hergheligiu, Home Manager at Beechcroft Care Home

Thank you for your feedback! We're pleased to hear that you've noticed improvements in the home and appreciate the hard work and friendliness of our staff. We want to let you know that we started redecorating the Oak unit two weeks ago, aiming to enhance the environment to a high standard. Additionally, we have already implemented light snacks at supper time to ensure our residents have something to tide them over until breakfast. Thank you again!

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Review from Paul J (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 26 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Beechcroft Care Home is fantastic, very well-run, friendly and professional staff who care for the residents very well. Would highly recommend this home.

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Review from Rob J (Son of Resident) published on 20 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Pleasant atmosphere and well kept.

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Review from Deborah W (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My dad came to Beechcroft Care Home in June 2024. At first, he was trying to leave the home due to struggling to settle. After a few weeks, dad settled with the help of the staff and his daughters. Dad gets nice meals and his room is cleaned and tidy. The staff are nice and seem to look after dad. Dad
seems happy to Beechcroft now.

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Review from Carole B (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum came into Beechcroft Care Home in June 2024, as she had been diagnosed with dementia. Myself and my family including my brother are extremely happy with the care my mum receives.
She is well cared for by kind, dedicated staff who are always willing to see to mum's needs. The staff are always
friendly and greet all visitors upon arrival.

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Review from Steven L (Son of Resident) published on 19 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good home that meets my mum's needs.

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Review from Rebecca M (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All staff were friendly and welcoming as always, mum seemed happy enough in herself and was showing off her new hair cut. Had a bit of trouble trying to leave money for mum's account as it was a bank holiday and the receipt book hadn't been left out like I was told it would be. Other than that everything
is great with mum and the staff that look after her, nothing is too much trouble.

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Review from E M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 19 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Grandad has settled well in the home. Staff are friendly and attentive and always welcoming with the family. Good level of care, and staff react quickly if we request any support for Grandad. Grandad requires a specialised wheelchair, which we are still waiting for, but otherwise facilities are ok.
Clean home, with good options for meals each day. Managers caring, wanting to improve the service which is good.

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Review from Susan O (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All staff are pleasant, all queries dealt with promptly. Overall, well looked after and plenty of activities to help the residents.

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Review from J L (Son of Resident) published on 13 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I feel extremely assured that Mum is cared for and looked after very well at Beechcroft Care Home. The staff are very attentive and give great peace of mind. Whenever any medical needs are raised, the senior team listen and provide a clear and detailed response which, again, is very assuring. Overall,
a great experience with Mum's care.

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Review from Anita R (Friend of Resident) published on 5 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

When visiting Beechcroft Care Home, I especially notice staff attitudes as you are greeted warmly with smiles by all staff you encounter on your arrival. Staff are kind and caring towards my lovely friend who is a resident there. Importantly, she speaks well of the staff and how she is treated and she
likes them very much. Thank you for caring for her.

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Review from Maxine D (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Since my mum has been a resident at this care home, I feel she is very looked after. Staff go above and beyond. Would highly recommend this care home.

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Review from D F (Son of Resident) published on 30 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

The home provides a basic level of care with friendly and polite staff. Accommodation is basic but acceptable. Food quality and choice are below the level expected.
Communication with staff who do not speak English as a first language can be difficult and frustrating for my mother.

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Review from D H (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm so happy that my dad is getting the best care, also they like the families to be involved. I've checked a few homes around where we live but we, as a family, are so happy and Dad is so settled. We went to a BBQ, oh my gosh, never tasted food like it. Also, they were thanking all the families. We
are so happy for Dad.

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Review from D W (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My family member has been at the home for over three years, there have been big changes and many teething problems but after hard work from the management team and care staff, these problems seem to have been resolved.
Staff are approachable, caring and work hard to ensure my family member is cared
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Food is delicious and varied even though my family member has a soft diet.
The lounge is full of residents daily and activities are arranged seven days a week.

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Review from S C (Son of Resident) published on 15 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Care home was a credit to the care and dignity my dad received in his last few weeks. We could visit any time of data, which was a great comfort to people and friends who wanted to visit Dad. Overall, the staff and management were there if we needed any questions answered or any special treats for Dad,
he had a glass of stout with me before his bedtime, which was a little moment that I shared during his last days. I thank you all for the wonderful care and help.

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Review from Joan M (Sister of Resident) published on 6 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursing care, food and friendliness of staff. Staff are always very helpful.

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Review from M T (Friend of Resident) published on 26 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

The room was appalling, bare, impersonal, dirty carpet, curtain hooks missing, rubbish dumped in tumble down shed in view of window. Slow response to buzzer, catheter unemptied. Food sparse, especially as the room was the last to be served! Nails uncut, hair uncut. I hope I never end up in a place like
that. Food hygiene rating 1. I needed to contact social services.

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Review from Arthur H (Resident) published on 7 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

The staff were very good, helpful, caring, happy, pleasant and willing. Nice food and the manager was polite and active on the floor.

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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.167)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.167) out of 10 for Beechcroft Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.2 out of 5 from 44 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 37 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.167 for Beechcroft Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (279 Excellents x 5) + (139 Goods x 4) + (35 Satisfactorys x 3) + (6 Poors x 2) + (49 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 508 Ratings = 4.167

  • b) 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Beechcroft Care Home is based on 37 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 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 67 registered maximum number of service users is 13.4, which has been reached with 37 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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 Nov 2023

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  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Requires improvement

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Florin

Florin Hergheligiu

Job Title: Home Manager

My name is Florin Hergheligiu, and I am proud to serve as the Registered Manager at Beechcroft Care Home in Runcorn. My journey in healthcare began in 2016 as a nurse in Cumbria, where I spent five years honing my skills and gaining invaluable experience, including 2.5 years as a Clinical Lead. During this time, I also worked as a Bank Nurse (Band 5) at West Cumberland Hospital, which deepened my understanding of hospital and residential care. In 2021, I relocated to Liverpool and became the Deputy Manager at Bloomcare - Brushwood Care Home in Speke. My passion for providing high-quality care and leadership has since led me to my current role at Beechcroft, where I continue to focus on delivering compassionate, person-centred care.

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