Beckside

Middle Street, North Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 9QX
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  • Beckside, Lincoln
Overlooking the local village green, Beckside offers reliable, high-quality care for older people in a comfortable, homely setting.

The experienced care team include registered nurses and provide round the clock professional support, tailored to the needs of each resident. Beckside was also one of the first care homes to achieve the Gold Standards Framework, a special award recognising excellent palliative care.

To enhance residents’ wellbeing, there is a dedicated activities coordinator, who organises a wide-ranging programme of outings and activities to enable them to pursue their preferred interests and hobbies.

The Senior Cook and her team are proud to provide delicious, traditional home-cooked meals catering for every taste and occasion.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 58 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • 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: £1050 – £1200
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1205 – £1290
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1563 – £1563
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1130 – £1290
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1290 – £1370
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1687 – £1688

Your fees cover several areas while in their care.
These services are: Personal care, accommodation,
utilities, use of communal areas, meals, drinks and
snacks, laundry (excluding dry cleaning),
housekeeping, maintenance and activities run by the
home.


Services NOT included in price are: dentistry, chiropody,
physiotherapy, occupational therapy, opticians, hairdressing,
medications, toiletries, clothing, newspapers/magazines.
During your stay, you may need to purchase additional goods
and services. If they are able to provide such goods and
services, they will tell you how much these goods and services
will cost and they expect that you will pay for these goods and
services at the time you request them.
They can accompany loved ones to private appointments,
however the fee attached to this is £21 per hour. Where private taxi
services are used for transportation to appointments the cost should
be paid for by yourself.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Beckside 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

  • Andrea Brooks (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2009
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (56)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (1)

Beckside Reviews (90)

9.8

Beckside has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.830) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Beckside has 90 reviews.

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Review from J M (Son of Resident) published on 28 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
After reviewing eight homes of suitability for care for my mother, I chose Beckside for the following reasons: (1) the number of care staff available over 24 hours was visibly greater than all other homes visited (2) level of cleanliness was better (3) fresh food prepared in own kitchens. The care and
attention received during my mother's year of occupation lived up to expectations as being very good. The only downside was that room was quite small, but adequate.
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Review from Alan M (Son of Resident) published on 14 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We visited a large number of care homes in the area and used some for respite care before deciding on Beckside.
The level of care and attention afforded by the staff far exceeded any others and we were more than pleased with the decision to put Mum in their kind and compassionate home.
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Review from Anne B (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mum needed 24-hour care and after much research I chose Beckside. It has a good reputation especially end of life care. I wanted a 'home' for Mum where she could make friends and have an active social life. Beckside has a great activity programme and family and visitors are always welcome. It looks
on to a lovely park and is so easy to get to. She had her own room and facilities too. Unfortunately for my mum, it was too late but Beckside's end of life care was wonderful. She always said the ladies were killing her with kindness! Mum liked a whisky and they didn't mind. I couldn't have wished for her to be anywhere else when she passed away!
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Review from Alison B (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
To be able to leave your much loved, frail and elderly parent in the care of a nursing home in total confidence that they are safe, secure and happy is precious beyond belief! Beckside gave us that confidence on a daily basis. Every single member of staff throughout each discipline treated my mother
and us as if we were a part of their family. Each one displayed an innate kindness and concern for our well being that we will never forget. My Mother's last weeks were peaceful thanks to this fabulous place! As her illness progressed I was practically living in the home too, so I saw and heard how staff interacted with each other and residents at all hours of the day and night. I witnessed only care, compassion and good humour even when staff were dealing with immensely challenging situations. I heartily recommend Beckside to everyone in the knowledge they brought peace to our family at the most traumatic time - Thank you Beckside Staff - each and every one of you!
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Review from Joanna G (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mum came to live at Beckside Care Home initially for palliative care. Her initial fears were quickly relieved by the friendly welcome and homely atmosphere. She chose her room and a comfortable recliner chair was provided for her use. In fact, my mum outlined her original diagnosis by over a year
and I put this down to the excellent care she received.
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Review from S C (Resident) published on 26 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident at Beckside nursing home for approximately 6 months. This has been life changing and at times a traumatic time for our family. However, the skill and compassion shown to our family have made this time bearable. The staff are kind and caring. The meals are great and plentiful
and a fantastic range of activities are organised for those who wish to join in. The fabric of the building is showing signs of wear but the staff themselves make Beckside a first class establishment. I cannot thank them enough for making us feel that our mother is safe and cared for when we needed help.
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Review from S T (Niece of Resident) published on 19 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I observe that residents are treated with respect, are encouraged to be active and sociable and are well cared for. The majority of staff are friendly, understanding and provide a good all round standard of care, appropriate to the individual.
The home has a welcoming atmosphere, is clean and free
from unpleasant odours.
Residents clothes and belongings are well cared for. The provision of services, like hairdressing and chiropody, is very helpful.
During the last weeks of my aunt's life, her care was well managed, sensitive and appropriate, I appreciated that.
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Review from Claire M (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum received palliative carer in Beckside for 6 weeks.
The staff were very attentive and always made time to come and talk to us about mums care.
Mum was made as comfortable as possible and was well looked after at a very difficult time.
I would highly recommend Beckside.
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Review from J S (Friend of Resident) published on 28 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend was in Beckside care home for a very short while as she was terminal. The care was excellent, the staff were super, could not have been better. Long may it continue, and much love to them all 'superstars'.
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Review from Amanda J (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother came to Beckside for end of life care. The home itself is very well kept, tidy, well maintained. The room my mother had was well furnished and maintained. The staff and managers could not have been kinder or more accommodating.
Nothing was too much trouble and they were very approachable
and understanding at a very sad time. The room was also very clean with easy accessibility.
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Review from John R (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 19 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care provided for my brother and my sister-in-law was excellent. The care workers are kind, thoughtful and professional in all their dealings with my brother and sister-in-law. The home was clean and well run, with everyone trying their best for all the residents. The food was excellent. The nursing
care, when needed, was excellent.
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Review from Melanie S (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My dad initially went to Beckside for 2 weeks respite as he was struggling been on his own following the death of my mum a few months previously. As he was also requiring help and support for his palliative care. He then remained at Beckside for a number of weeks until he passed away due to deteriorating
health.
As a family, we were impressed with the care and time spent caring for dad and us as well. I can't praise highly enough how he was looked after and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others considering Beckside for a loved one.
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Review from M T (Niece of Resident) published on 4 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
When my uncle first arrived, I had a few issues I went through with the manager. She gave me reassurance and a letter, a nurse was extremely helpful. I live 5 hours away and she registered the death for me. Took a lot of the worry off for me.
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Review from CSC (Son of Resident) published on 19 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We feel extremely fortunate that we were able to obtain a place for my mother at Beckside. My wife and I visited my mother often, so we were able to see the care being given to her on many occasions. We were always impressed by the high standard of care and the kindness shown to my mother, and also
the kindness and consideration shown to us.
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Review from Brian H (Friend of Resident) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dear friend arrived in Beckside after a short spell in the hospital a few weeks ago and sadly died there this week. I was able to visit him on several occasions at Beckside. This was my first ever experience of visiting a Care-home. I can't find enough praise for the quality of the care I observed.
His room was more than adequate (given his circumstance - being torn away from his own home due to old age medical issues). The staff were just fabulous in every respect from the moment I pressed the button at the front door, the courtesy I experienced, and the dedication of the team to my friend's needs was extremely impressive.
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Review from Susan S (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum was in the last weeks of her life.
It was necessary to complete an advanced care plan.
A senior carer headed the meeting and treated mum very kindly with great empathy, enabling the form to be completed without distress.
As with all two years of her stay she was treated with much kindness, empathy
and helped retain her dignity.
In the final week, great compassion from every member of staff was observed.
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Review from Suzanne F (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The last few months of my mother's life was spent at Beckside where she was cared for with love and dignity. All the members of staff no matter what their position at Beckside found time to chat with the residents my mother being no exception. At the end of my mother's life mum was kept clean, comfortable
and above all pain free. I cannot thank and praise the staff enough.
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Review from J D (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our mother has reached the stage in her life when she needs an advanced care plan. The Beckaside head of care handled this with great sensitivity and diplomacy. In fact, all the staff here are very caring.
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Review from Richard P (Son of Resident) published on 1 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The decision to move my Mum into a care home was an extremely difficult and sad decision for the family to take. However, the manager at Beckside was very understanding and helped us by not putting any pressure on us and giving us time to come to terms with the decision. When Mum moved in she was moved
from the hospital and began in a nursing bed, but later she moved into a normal residents room as she felt more settled and secure.
Mum suffered from a severe eating disorder and was unable to walk due to weakness, but it was clear that the staff at Beckside understood her particular needs. As a family, we found that someone was always available to talk to if we had a problem or concern. I believe the staff at Beckside always put my Mum first in terms of her priorities and needs and we are extremely grateful for this and couldn't have asked for anything more.
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Review from Stephanie T (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I find the staff at the Beckside very friendly and approachable.
It is a very difficult situation when your loved one is suffering from dementia so it is vital that a care provider also takes family members' emotions into account, which includes providing support (to some extent) and talking to them,
Beckside does this.
My father also feels that my mother is well looked after.
He agrees that the staff are very good which is a relief as there's nothing more important than receiving good care which as we have discovered at a previous home can be hard to find.
Thank you all staff at the Beckside.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.830)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.830) out of 10 for Beckside is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.830 for Beckside is calculated as follows: ( (192 Excellents x 5) + (35 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 229 Ratings = 4.83
  2. 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 Beckside is based on 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 58 registered maximum number of service users is 11.6, which has been reached with 20 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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: 14 Sep 2021

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Posted: 08 Sep 2025

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Awards / Recognitions (8)

Meet the Team (4)

Andrea

Andrea Brooks

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 1995

Andrea began her career with the Trust in September 1995 as a relief carer working in the residential and nursing unit, gaining invaluable experience working with the nursing team. Andrea went on to be promoted to the role of Senior Carer and, at that time, achieved her NVQ Level 2. Andrea then went on to become a Care Leader and achieved her NVQ Level 3. Andrea later became a Home Manager and achieved her QCF Diploma Level 5.


Andrea loves coming to work and has an excellent bond with her team and the residents. Andrea has an open-door policy and welcomes anyone who would like to meet with her.


One of the fond memories is meeting the Duke of Gloucester, which was an amazing day, and the residents and families loved it!


Andrea loves meeting new people and enjoys the fact that she is helping and supporting others.


Andrea has lots of hobbies, enjoys being a mother, keeping fit and being very sociable.

Claire

Claire Woods

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2000

I started working at Beckside as a bank carer in August 2000. I found that caring for people and being able to enhance their lives was rewarding, so I took a permanent position where I worked predominantly with nursing clients. After a few years, I progressed to a senior carer, which gave me a better understanding


After several years, I decided that I would like to enhance my knowledge to ensure that the residents were getting the best care and enrolled in a nursing degree.


After completing my degree, I worked away from Beckside for a short period, but I missed the environment and the rapport that is built with our residents and families. When offered the opportunity to return to Beckside full-time, I agreed immediately.


I returned as a night nurse before taking secondment as Clinical lead, and I then accepted the role of Deputy Manager, which allows me to support Andrea to maintain the high standards that Beckside offer.


I am thankful that I was given the opportunity to return. It feels like home!

Sue

Sue Gill

Job Title: Head Housekeeper Joined: 2011

Sue is the Head Housekeeper at Beckside and has worked in the care industry for seven years, five of which have been at Beckside, where she achieved her NVQ 3 in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership.


Sue's day is varied, and she works hard with her team to ensure that the day-to-day running and cleaning of the home is adhered to. The most exciting part for her is when visitors say positive things about the home.


After many years of working as a Sales Manager both in fitness and footwear, Sue decided she wanted to take on another challenge, so she trained and went to study as a Therapeutic Counsellor, where she gained her Diploma, alongside other qualifications linked with counselling.


Sue also has qualifications, including the Care Activities Organiser Certificate and a Level 3 in an End of Life Course.


When Sue is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, eating out and playing with her four grandchildren.


A little unknown fact about Sue is that she used to be an ear model!

Shirley

Shirley Holt

Job Title: Activities Co-Ordinator Joined: 2017

Shirley is the Activity Coordinator at Beckside Care home.

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