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Care Provided by Beddell House at Sherburn Hospital
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- 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
For a detailed breakdown of fees and funding, please enquire for more information.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Beddell House at Sherburn Hospital for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Beddell House at Sherburn Hospital 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
- Sherburn House Charity
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Tanya Porthouse (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (56)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (51)
Parking
- Visitors car park located close to care home
Beddell House at Sherburn Hospital Reviews (16)
Beddell House at Sherburn Hospital has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.161) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Beddell House at Sherburn Hospital has 16 reviews.
My mam has been in Beddell house for nearly four years . Throughout this time the care staff , domestic staff and catering staff have been exceptional in their care and kindness towards her . The rooms are spacious and kept very clean . There is a good choice of food for every meal and residents have a choice of eating in the dining room or eating in their own room. There is excellent communication between the staff and family members .
This was an extremely difficult decision for us all as a family
However we found Beddell House who made this whole experience so much easier
The efficiency and speed to get mum moved was incredible, mums welcome to her new home by all the staff was done with such warmth and sensitivity
The care has been excellent, staff are extremely attentive towards mum's needs, we are kept well informed about her wellbeing and the relief this has given her family who are not local is immense
Allowing mum to have her personal possessions in her room and visitors as she pleases helps compensate for the obvious sadness she experienced leaving her own home
We are thrilled to hear how well mum is adjusting to her new surroundings, mixing with the other residents and even participating in the daily fun activities
We can't thank you enough, you're all amazing!
My sister has been a happy resident of Beddell House for several years and as her capacities have declined her care and support has increased. All staff are terrific and have created a kind and loving home for my sister, now approaching100 years. She is so well looked after and clearly enjoys a comfortable and easy life supported by attentive and professional staff. The people at Beddell make it special, but so are the excellent facilities both within and outside; wonderful grounds for the residents to enjoy. Quite simply, Beddell House is a rather special place.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. The team are thrilled to know that their hard work makes a positive difference
Mum enjoys the meals which are varied, tasty and with good choice for residents.
The activity programme has improved significantly recently and is organised by Cathy who is a ray of sunshine.
The admin support is good and Wendy is excellent, always cheerful and supportive.
Overall I would recommend BH.
Thank you for your wonderful review of Beddell House. We are committed to making continuous improvements to ensure we meet the needs of our wonderful residents. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
We the family are delighted with how settled mam is. We cannot praise enough every member of staff. All the staff are very caring having the patience of Job. There is always something for the residents to do. The singers always seem to be very popular. The whole building is spotlessly clean. The rooms are kept clean
We would alaways recommend Beddell House to anyone looking for a care home for a family member.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. The team are thrilled to know that their hard work makes a positive difference
We really appreciate the high quality of care mum receives, all the staff I've encountered are so caring and respectful. The home is absolutely gorgeous with stunning grounds. Thanks to you all it means a lot to know mum is well looked after.
Thank you for this kind review - we strive to ensure everyone is looked after well in the most stunning of surroundings
I just have to say how amazing the staff are always kind smiling and caring I can't fault this care home Wendy the receptionist is always helpful and very kind and caring to all the residents my mum is so happy and feels loved by all the staff the food is great she eats it all
Thank you for your kind words - we very much appreciate them and will pass over the feedback to the staff.
But if I had to recommend a care home in Durham to anyone it would undoubtedly be this one.
There are some incredible carers who work tirelessly to care for the residents - and its hard, demanding work at times. Would always wish for more but this is the reality of most care homes - and I would say Sherburn House is pretty good.
It truly is the staff that make the difference- and they do here. Thank you for everything you do - it's seen and very much appreciated.
Thank you so much for your lovely words. The team work tirelessly to ensure we deliver the best care. The team appreciate your kinds words
Failure of management to follow correct procedures regarding assessment of care. Using social workers to get rid of residents. Saying to social workers they have been helpful & kept the family informed when they have not. Ignoring family who holds power of attorney (care) & consequently illegally applying procedures eg DOLS & sedation medication (not approved by POA) without POA knowledge to make it easier for the carers, instead of actually using care? Manager always on holiday. Never available to discuss. Works from home. Instead of the manager investigating situations herself, she takes the word of the staff. An incident in the home regarding over medication & adverse reaction was never documented, instead given sedation not approved by POA to counteract. Not sure why open as a care home, only limited amount of care prepared to be provided. They could however provide more care and do so to certain residents. Movement of resident out of home, only in the best interest of home & charity, not resident.
We are perplexed that you would leave such a disparaging review of our service, especially when you spent months fighting hard to prevent your relative from leaving our care! We understand your frustration at having to leave our wonderful care home, but our registration only covers residential...
Beddell House is a lovely place. The home itself is comfortable and spacious and it is particularly nice that Mum has her own sitting room. The grounds are huge and well-kept. But the main thing of course is the staff who are so kind and caring. Mum has been there a while now and they have managed her deteriorating abilities with such good humour and compassion.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. We will pass on your kind words to the staff team
We would prefer there was a better chef on site, as the food quality has deteriorated recently, but other than that, everything is perfect.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. We will pass on your kind words to the staff team. We are currently reviewing menu options which residents will be invited to take part in.
Mum went originally for respite then decided to stay. She’s been at Beddell House at Sherburn Hospital now for over twelve months. The staff are friendly and the residents seem well looked after. Food is good and best of all, Mum is very happy. They have an entertainment manager who organises events, visits from performers, activities, so much going on.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. We will pass on your kind words to the staff team.
Care of my mother is outstanding, staff are truly caring, take time to listen to my mother and make everyone who visits her welcome. They listen to family queries and suggestions and act upon them, treat my mother with dignity and as an individual, encouraging her to talk about her life and join in activities. Having cared for my mother for a number of years I am confident in the care she receives from staff at Beddell House which is a great relief to know she is well cared for and safe, in excellent accommodation.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. We will pass on your kind words to the staff team.
Even if staff were well trained and experienced, there aren't enough staff on duty to provide good quality care over 3 separate floors in such a large building.
Staff don't take opportunities to learn from family members /unpaid carers.
My father came home with 2 significant wounds which we knew nothing about. One was a huge abscess on his chest that according to his care notes which I obtained via a SAR had been present for almost 3 months but had never been treated.
Food is average at best.
The best things about Bedell House are the rooms (with separate bedroom and living area and en suite toilet and shower), the outlook from the public rooms and the woodland walk that's accessible with a wheelchair/mobility scooter.
Beddell House was rated as Good in our most recent inspection and is always fully staffed to meet our residents' needs. We provide first-class, award-winning food, which is nutritionally balanced and tailored to the needs of every individual. Our care staff are highly trained caring individuals who...
I have just enjoyed 8 days in Beddell House after having a Total Knee Replacement.
I was treated with the utmost care and nothing too much trouble. I observed that all residents received the same treatment by Staff and nothing was too much trouble to them. They went about their jobs with a smile on their face. It was lovely to see how they persuaded residents to partake in activities and to eat as much of the meals as they could manage. It was marvellous to watch how a resident would say ‘I cannot eat today’ but staff would persuade them they needed to eat (no bullying just patience) and before too long food would be eaten.
Thank you all staff for a most enjoyable stay.
Beddell House is a beautiful house, set in a quiet and rural location. It is spacious and airy and well-maintained. Residents have both a living room and a bedroom, as well as a bathroom, all of which are of a generous size. The staff are very kind, helpful and friendly. There is an atmosphere of warmth and care.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 December 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Beddell House at Sherburn Hospital
What types of Care is Beddell House at Sherburn Hospital registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Beddell House at Sherburn Hospital have?
There are 56 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Beddell House at Sherburn Hospital?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Beddell House at Sherburn Hospital to the centre of Durham?
2.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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