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Beechcare provides permanent and short-term respite care for those with nursing needs 24 hours a day. The team work closely with a GP who visits the home weekly to make sure all medical...
Care Provided by Beechcare Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- 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 66 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- 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 Beechcare Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Beechcare 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)
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 £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- The Bondcare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Steph Larby(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2017
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (66)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (66)
Beechcare Care Home Reviews (69)
Beechcare Care Home has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.829) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Beechcare Care Home has 69 reviews.
As my husband could only use his left hand because the rest of his body was becoming immobile, the carers were kept busy through the day and night and I will never be able to thank them enough.
My husband died on 20th September 2016.
My first impression was that the home did not smell at all. The whole building is light and airy. My uncle was there for several weeks for "end of life care" so I feel as though I go to know all the staff, nurses, carers, kitchen staff etc. Although always extremely busy and hard working they always had time for the patients and their relatives. I noticed the residents were always clean and well dressed. Care was taken to make sure residents only wore their own clothes. The kitchen open for anyone to see. It is immaculate as is the dining room. Care is taken every day to lay the tables properly serviettes etc. Some staff arrange the activities and several things were arranged each week, craft, singing, plays etc, so residents do not have to either stay in their rooms or be placed in a chair.
Beechcare has made my mum's life very comfortable. The care she has received has always been the very best. I am completely happy with this home, all the staff are always happy, polite and professional.
This home is always clean. Food excellent for Mum 10 out of 10 for staff, especially management. I have always been treated well when visiting.
Always found this home to be completely satisfactory. All the staff helpful and professional 10/10. Mum has been well looked after.
Very excellent care at all times. Always keeping me in touch. Excellent staff in all departments. All meals very good at meal times. My wife has always spoken highly of the care she has received.
The home has a very calm and happy atmosphere. The residents are very contented and the staff so caring and friendly. The management and staff are going over and above to make Dad feel settled and welcome for which my family are extremely grateful in difficult circumstances.
My experience is that the staff do a difficult job and there is a good general atmosphere. I am sure facilities could be further improved with more financial injection. My mother in law is self-funded and costs seem high but seem par.
The staff are always friendly and will answer any questions or worries you may have. If there are any problems the staff always ring immediately and in general the carers are lovely. Have never had any problems and would recommend this establishment to everybody.
Beechcare staff are caring and conscientious. Mum has settled well and is content, safe and secure. The home is in lovely rural surroundings.
Everyone is very caring - (They look after my mother). They look after me. I cared for my mother for 5 years, I handed my mother over and finally, let her go. Everywhere is clean and smells really fresh. There are nice touches everywhere. It feels like home. Home and gardens in nice setting.
I highly recommend Beechcare to everyone, as your loved one couldn't be in a better, loving, caring, hands. Thank you Beechcare.
The management listen if you have any issues (which is rare) and will implement any suggestions if possible.
Nan is so happy here, she has now been here a year and the home has continued to provide a lovely home where she has been able to be independent with the things she can do, while at the same time they support her with dignity and respect with the things she can't do.
I came to see my mother as I do most days and was pleased to see the sister in charge taking out time to sit with my mother to feed her Sunday lunch and have a conversation with her. I took over feeding my mother she was in a good mood today.
My Mum is really happy here and myself and my family are really pleased that she is well looked after and if I do have a problem they are on the ball straight away.
Put my aunt in two other care homes whilst waiting for this one, which was worth it.
Beechcare has excellent care and support! The rooms are a decent size and made as their own to make them feel at home. It is always tidy and my granddads room and clothes are always clean! I feel they have lots to do at Beechcare Home with lots of different activities that I can take part in while visiting my granddad. Everyone in the care home are very friendly and welcoming. Most of all my granddad loves it there and couldn't be happier. Excellent home!!
It is a lovely welcoming home. The residents always seem busy with activities. I feel happy my nan is at Beechcare because they look after her and everyone else so well, and have a lot of time for them. Safety and security is brilliant at Beechcare. You can not get in the home without the door code and if you don't have one there is a bell you ring to be able to get in. Beechcare is always spotless! My nan is always laughing and enjoying herself throughout the day, and has a lovely relationship with the staff and management. My nan likes to get involved with what the staff are up to so they made her a bag with her name on and has called her "boss", she loves it and I thought that was just wonderful!
Beechcare is a very good home. The staff are good, friendly with residents and family. Good food and drink. Mum is looked after extremely well, she is always clean and tidy. The home is in a beautiful location and mum seems very content to be here.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 04 March 2023Good
- 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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