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The Beeches is set in a secluded peaceful garden on the outskirts of Kelloe Village in County Durham. The Home offers superb accommodation with 31 single beds, 26 of which have ensuite facilities.
The Beeches offers respite and overnight stays, whether residents' needs are Residential, EMI or Nursing, they also offer bariatric care. Carers believe in a holistic approach to Care where each person is treated as an individual. Dignity,...
Care Provided by The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- 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 31 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)
- Day Care
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
- Phone Point in own room
- 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 The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Beeches Nursing and Residential 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
- Your Care First Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Julia Little(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 45+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2005
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (29)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)
Visiting
- No restrictions on visiting - Follow guidance on Visiting the care home Policy and Procedures
Parking
- Spacious care park on entry to the care home grounds and also 5 spaces at main entrance
The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home Reviews (12)
The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.290) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home has 12 reviews.
The day staff are very friendly and caring and cant do enough for you from making a cupper will sit and talk if the have time, some night staff are bit standoffes. Cleaning staff are top so is the handyman the magner is brilliant her door is always open for a chat if she is not to busy.
Thankyou so much for your feedback on our services . Your comments have been passed onto the Home Manager and her team . It is so important for the team to make some time with people using our services and not focus completely on being task based. I am very pleased you have acknowledged that in...
The staff have been so caring, patient and understanding during the care of my father. Compassion, dignity and respect have been shown throughout his care, whilst demonstrating the upmost care and kindness.
Dad was well represented by his loving family and you were supportive to the Care Home . We value that kind of relationship within our services
We are continually making improvements to our services and your feedback is noted and very much appreciated .
My mother, who had been in The Beeches Care Home for over two years, recently passed away. Throughout her time there, in residential and nursing care, it was always excellent. The staff there always displayed a professional approach to her care combined with sincerity and kindness. I was never in doubt that my mother was well cared for in her last few years.
Not only did they care around the clock for her but they also seen to us all as a family offering support and plenty of cups of tea. My dad even had meals from the staff. They all went above and beyond and my nanna would have been so proud to pass away in her home town with amazing staff.
We as a family can not thank you all enough.
It was an absolute pleasure to ensure you were all cared for in the most difficult time. We are pleased to have offered the best care and support for your nanna and the extended family.
The staff were excellent, they went over and above. We were so happy with the way the staff looked after my Dad. They treated him like he was their own father. They were all very hard-working. The staff sat with him when the family were not there, they have gone over and above. They were patient and caring, had compassion, calm under pressure. They were organized and had respect, reliability and a passion for supporting people. I would recommend this care home. Thank you for everything you’ve done for my dad.
Thank you for your kind words, we as a team strive to ensure the best care for your loved one.
The staff are excellent, couldn't ask for better.
I am very happy with the care he receives.
The staff are very hard-working and I can't thank them enough.
Thanks for your kind words regarding the home and the staff.
I have nothing but praise for this home. The staff are wonderful and caring and my mother is being really well looked after. Thank you to everyone at The Beeches for your wonderful support of Mum and our family.
Thank you for your kind words, Louisa. Your mum is a pleasure to look after, please let us know if there is anything else that we can support you with. Regards, Lisa.
Absolutely amazing staff! Great food is offered to the residents, very clean and very hospitable! They have gone over and beyond for my grandma and I couldn’t have asked for a better home to put her in! Would pick it 100 times over!
Thank you for such a lovely review, it's a pleasure to look after her.
The staff are lovely, give great care and are very patient. The home and grounds are looking a bit tired.
Thanks for your kind words and we take on board what you are saying. We are in the process of decorating at the moment.
I am currently a temporary resident here until I find care accommodation of my own. My care here is really good. The staff here are all wonderful. I'll be sad when I leave.
I visit a friend every week - she is pleased to be a resident. The staff/management are very good and caring and try to accommodate each of the resident's needs. Each resident is different ie; bad legs, arms, dementia etc, but they are all treated as an individual and looked after appropriately. The staff sit and talk to the residents. They have some form of activity every day - bingo, card making, quizzes, singing and music, hairdressing also guinea pigs, hens, rabbits and birds to groom and interact with. There is plenty of food and personal hygiene is always a priority. Everywhere is clean and smelling nice.
My mother has been a resident at The Beeches Care Home for 4 and a half years, from the outset she settled into the home. I attribute this primarily to the care staff who were and still are wonderful. Nothing is too much trouble. The care home is clean, well decorated, well heated and the rooms clean and tidy. There are regular activities and some outings for those residents able to participate. Having us act on behalf of my mother who is now unable to do so for herself, I have found the care staff and manageress always very approachable, professional and friendly. Sometimes there are mix ups with residents clothing which needs to be resolved.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 04 March 2025Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 27 Mar 2014Recipient: The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home
Meet the Team (4)

I gained the role of Home Manager in May as i have lots of previous experience and skills in Management . My favourite pastimes is Formula one Racing .

I have more than 25 years working int he care industry and have acquired a lot of experience and skills in supporting older persons in our community and in the care homes. I have completed lots of training throughout my career and my specialty is medicine management and Dementia care . My favourite pastimes is going to vintage car shows and i have two dogs called Lottie and Angel .

I have worked at The Beeches for 7 years now. I am acquired skills and experience in caring and senior position which included supporting Older persons with Dementias and residential needs. I became activities co-ordinator last year as i wanted to promote Residents well being by getting to know them individually and identifying their holistic needs , hobbies, biographies before they came to the care home. I enjoy facilitating bespoke activities to individuals and enhance their skills to an optimum level that gives our Residents fulfilment .

My specialist skills is wound care management and End of life care . It is important to me that i ensure our Residents are clinically supported to the highest standards to ensure they are comfortable at all times .
Frequently Asked Questions about The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home
What types of Care is The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home have?
There are 29 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home?
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, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home to the centre of Durham?
5.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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