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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...
Care Provided by Beechcroft Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
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 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- 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
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact Beechcroft Care Home 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
- Landona House Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Florin Hergheligiu (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
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 (122)
Beechcroft Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.474) out of 10, based on 50 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Beechcroft Care Home has 122 reviews.
Partner's mum went into this home 8 weeks ago. Since she has been there she has had three unwitnessed falls. She had a bust lip from another resident and has sustained a broken wrist. In the 8 weeks she has lost 1/3 of her body weight. Manager says he has an open door policy but if you talk to him nothing gets done. We were supposed to have a meeting with a senior nurse, social services and ourselves. The nurse cancelled this meeting the night before and emailed the social worker to serve 28 days' notice. Partner's mum is now in hospital and social worker told us the home won't take her back. I would not put an animal in their care home. Some staff are OK but they hide far too much. This home needs investigation as it has failed a vulnerable 76-year-old. We looked after her for 4 years and if this had happened we would have been done for neglect. How can a nursing home get away with this? And to anybody involved with this home don't leave a comment unless you leave a way for us to reply, disappointing.
I'm sorry to hear of your concerns and we apologize for any inconvenience this has caused yourselves. We take all feedback seriously, I am able to see the home have completed investigations into matters which have arisen and have been working with family members and the local authority team to support your loved ones current needs.
Mum has been in this home for 8 weeks. She has had two unwitnessed falls and a broken hand/wrist. They have not been able to get mum to eat or shower, we have been doing this. Mum's fire door was broken and couldn't be closed for 6 weeks. Mum has lost weight, spent a lot of time in bed and is now depressed. They tried to send her to the hospital for a suspected infection, again they couldn't do her obs. But ambulance staff could, they told ambulance people to use force but this was denied and then the home wanted to involve the police and again the home was told no. Now they have given 28 days' notice to have mum removed. Don't use this home. They can't cope and they don't like it when you stick up for your relative/family. They don't answer phone calls and you are kept outside waiting. I couldn't give mum a shower once because it was dirty and the smell was disgusting. A carer told us to use it, it was okay and clean. Three maintenance people left, new staff arriving all the time.
We are very disappointed to hear of your concerns, on review of these I can see you were invited to a meeting yesterday with the management team and local authority to discuss further and review the investigation completed. Unfortunately, you were unable to attend. If you can reschedule as requested all findings and evidence to these concerns can be shared. Thank you
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).
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....
Beechcroft Care Home is fantastic, very well-run, friendly and professional staff who care for the residents very well. Would highly recommend this home.
Pleasant atmosphere and well kept.
All staff are pleasant, all queries dealt with promptly. Overall, well looked after and plenty of activities to help the residents.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Communication with staff who do not speak English as a first language can be difficult and frustrating for my mother.
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.
Staff are approachable, caring and work hard to ensure my family member is cared for.
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.
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.
Excellent nursing care, food and friendliness of staff. Staff are always very helpful.
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.
The staff were very good, helpful, caring, happy, pleasant and willing. Nice food and the manager was polite and active on the floor.
After being here recently, I was delighted to get the chance to come back. I was delighted to come. The main reason was the manager who was brilliant the first time and then I was given the chance to come back which I did without question. The manager is very helpful and staff are very very helpful. I doubted to find that in a home. They are all twelve out of ten.
It is heartening to know that the helpfulness and dedication of our team...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 November 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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.
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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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