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The home features 52 beautifully decorated individual rooms, creating a comfortable and homely setting. An award-winning garden provides a tranquil space for relaxation, activities, and community gatherings. Life...
Care Provided by Beech House 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 55 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
All self-funding residents admitted to a nursing room will be charged an amount equivalent to FNC (NHS-Funded Nursing Care) on top of the bed rate. This will be fully refunded following a successful FNC application.
We know how important it is to find the right care home for yourself or a loved one, and the fees and type of funding are a key part of this process. Therefore, for any questions you might have, please do not hesitate to contact our care home.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Beech House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Beech House 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
- Bristol Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lucy Bolland (Nurse Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2000
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (49)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (8)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Visiting
- Friends, family, and pets are welcome to visit anytime.
Parking
- The home offers on-site free parking for visitors.
Beech House Care Home Reviews (43)
Beech House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.901) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Beech House Care Home has 43 reviews.
Beech House Care Home provides a safe and supportive environment for all its residents. All the staff are friendly and provide great care. Thank you for looking after my mother so well.
Thank you for this positive feedback, the staff appreciate receiving this and it helps them to feel motivated to continue delivering high quality care. I will make sure that your comments are passed on to them.
Very impressed with Beech house. Very welcoming, very clean. Very good atmosphere and the staff are all very dedicated and caring.
Thank you for this feedback. It is really positive to hear that we are achieving these outcomes which exactly where we want to be. I will make sure that this passed back to the staff.
To all staff at Beech House Care Home.
I would like to thank you all for the wonderful care and nursing that you treated my Mum with while she was at Beech House.
You all treated Mum as a person, an individual, you spent the time to get to know Mum and cared/nursed for her in a way to suit her best.
During the time I spent at Beech House, it became clear that this is the way that everyone is treated whilst under your care.
It is hard to express my thanks, you all treated my Mum beautifully. And whilst my family and I were going through such a hard time, we were, at all times, treated the same way as my Mum.
Beech House Care Home is made special by all the wonderful, caring people that work there.
And thanks to Chester the home's cat for the hugs.
Thank you all so much.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your experience at Beech House, which will be helpful to others trying to make the difficult decision to find a home to care for their loved one. I am so pleased that you and your Mum had such a positive experience, and I will ensure that all our staff are aware that you have written this review.
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Meet the Team (9)

My name is Lucy Bolland, and I am the Nurse Manager at Beech House. I have worked for the company since 2013 and worked across three Bristol Care Homes houses, working as a nurse as well as a Deputy.
My nursing career started in the NHS, where I gained experience nursing on surgical wards as well as in women’s health. I then moved into care home nursing as this fitted around life with a young family.
Bristol Care Homes has given me many opportunities to develop my career while working in different environments, each with their challenges and rewards. As a company, I have always felt supported in my roles, and I particularly enjoy working with a dedicated team of staff.
My role involves working with an amazing team, and no two days are the same, which provides variety and keeps my job interesting while also always having the opportunity to learn and develop. Meeting new people and supporting residents and their families is one of the most rewarding parts of my job.
I live in the local area with my family and enjoy spending time with them and travelling in my spare time.

My career began back in the 1990s working in a community home as a support worker with clients with learning disabilities. This inspired me to undertake my Nurse training which I completed in Taunton. I have experience within the NHS for over 20 years including theatres, recovery, and ITU. I have also completed training as an anaesthetic practitioner. 2019 led me to a change of direction in elderly care. Since then I have worked up to the role of Deputy Manager I am currently undertaking my Level 5 in Leadership to enhance my knowledge and skills.
Outside of work, my hobbies include walking (I try to walk around 3-5 miles daily and this has all part of a health plan). I have recently begun running but after a clumsy moment and a fall, I am taking a break. I also enjoy playing Lawn Bowls in the summer and Skittles in the winter.
I love to travel whether abroad or in the UK and I like to plan in advance so I have trips to look forward to.

I’m Luke, the Operations Manager for Beech House. My role is here to make sure that the homes are well-maintained, and the environments are kept in the best condition possible. I’ve worked for Bristol Care Homes since 2020. I particularly enjoy the variety in my job role, especially across the 2 homes. It keeps me busy, and I get to meet a lot of different residents and relatives.
Outside of work, my passion is football. Between playing, coaching, and watching, it doesn’t leave me time for much else.

I’ve been working at Bristol Care Homes since 2017.
Bristol Care Homes is a great organisation to work for because they value their staff just as much as they value their residents, and their vision is something I am very passionate about. Having grandparents on both sides affected by dementia, I have the greatest empathy for the elderly and those who are living with it.
I want to make a difference in the lives of the residents by taking a holistic approach and providing relevant activities. Important and meaningful.
Within this company, there are excellent training opportunities for development and growth; in my case, I progressed from Activities Co-ordinator to Social Engagement and Well-being Manager in three years, something I am very proud of.
I enjoy spending time with my family away from work. I like singing, dancing, and taking my dogs for walks. Knowing how valuable life is, I like to live it to the fullest.

I’ve worked for Bristol Care Homes since 2021, and before that, I worked in housing and for the local authority. This background has enabled me to see ‘the whole picture’ and provides valuable skills that I utilise when families have funding queries.
Dealing with the local authority can be challenging, and I make it my mission to simplify the process for residents and provide an intermediary for them. I am passionate about improving the services within adult social care and share wholeheartedly the holistic approach which Bristol Care Home values.
When I’m not working, you will often find me hiking up a mountain as I love the tranquillity of the great outdoors. I have adult children, so I’m enjoying the peace and quiet before grandchildren come along!

I’m thrilled to introduce myself as your Care Quality Manager, a role I’ve embraced with great enthusiasm here at Bristol Care Homes. Since joining the family in 2018, it’s been my privilege to work across our group of four homes, ensuring that the care we provide not only meets but exceeds the highest standards.
My journey in the healthcare sector has been both rewarding and diverse. As a registered nurse, I’ve had the opportunity to directly impact the lives of those in need, offering care and support at a personal level. This hands-on experience has been invaluable, teaching me the intricacies of patient care and the importance of compassion in our daily interactions.
In addition to my nursing background, I’ve also had the pleasure of educating the next generation of healthcare professionals as a health and social care teacher. This role allowed me to share my knowledge and passion for care, shaping the future of our industry.
As your Care Quality Manager, my mission is to ensure the quality of care you receive is nothing short of exceptional. I’m dedicated to monitoring our services, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing changes that enhance your experience and well-being. My goal is to make sure that every resident feels valued, cared for, and happy.
Your feedback is incredibly important to me. It helps us grow and improve, ensuring that Bristol Care Homes remains a place where excellence in care is not just an aspiration, but a reality. I look forward to continuing our journey together, making each day better than the last.

With a background as a specialist neuro-physio, I am passionate about maintaining and improving the quality of life of our residents.
My role within Bristol Care Homes covers all aspects of our residents' lives, from activities of daily living to days away from the home. If required, I assess and advise on the optimal equipment to be used for daily transfers, where, along with the carers, we are always looking to maintain movement and independence as much as possible. In addition to this, I work with the activities coordinator to encourage their sessions within the homes to adapt to a resident’s particular needs. For example, encouraging the use of a particular hand when doing arts and crafts. If specialist seating or a wheelchair is required, I am able to advise and ensure that the correct equipment is provided, subsequently promoting participation in activities within and outside of the home.
Alongside this, I am contributing to the moving and handling training programme of our care staff in order to combine all the existing moving and handling guidelines with promoting optimal ergonomics for our residents. Should residents want to make use of an external physiotherapist arranged privately, in order to have frequent exercise sessions, I can oversee this programme and ensure any advice is integrated into the rest of their daily activities, as well as, where possible, arrange to meet the visiting physio and collaborate with them and our resident.
One of my main aims is to encourage the little and often approach; understanding how small changes in movement day to day can lead to tangible improvements in quality of life.

I have worked at Beech House since 2015 and lived in Bristol all my life.
I started life at Beech House as a carer, then quickly progressed to a senior carer. After suffering from long COVID in 2020, I started helping in the office and now work permanently as the friendly admin assistant. This hasn’t stopped me from enjoying meeting and chatting with the residents and their families, which is something I really love about my job.
Outside work, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, walking in the countryside and curling up with a good book and a glass of gin.

Enock leads our sustainability strategy at Bristol Care Homes, ensuring we deliver on our environmental, social, and economic commitments.
His role focuses on reducing our carbon footprint, improving energy efficiency, and embedding sustainable practices across all our homes- because caring for people also means caring for the planet.
Before joining us, Enock worked as a Sustainability and Environment Consultant and earned a Doctor of Engineering for demonstrating the economic viability of solar-powered heating and cooling systems worldwide. He has driven impactful projects, from reducing greenhouse gas emissions to advancing circular economy initiatives.
Enock also developed a sustainability audit tool and strategy framework that helps businesses track progress and make meaningful change. His expertise has earned him recognition as “Sustainability Consultant of the Year” in 2022.
Outside of work, Enock enjoys kayaking, walking, swimming, and visiting local comedy clubs and cinemas.
At Bristol Care Homes, sustainability is part of our promise - to provide exceptional care while protecting the environment for future generations.
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