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The lovely home offers many facilities for residents to enjoy such as on-site hair salon, lovely garden area and café. The enhanced wellbeing programme allows residents to pursue hobbies and interests whilst learning new skills.
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Care Provided by The Beeches Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 40 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
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Beeches Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Beeches 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
Support you may be entitled to
- If you choose a care home based in Scotland, you may be eligible for the Scottish Government's Free Personal Care funding of up to £260.30 per week (if you are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £117.10 per week. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- HC-One
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Angela Parnell (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2004
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
The Beeches Care Home Reviews (69)
The Beeches Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.780) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Beeches Care Home has 69 reviews.
All the staff are lovely and attentive. They have always really looked after my dad since the day he arrived. Nothing is too much hassle for them when they are asked to help with something. The Beeches is always really clean too. I love that my dad is taken out on day trips too instead of him always being stuck indoors. In the beginning my dad was always trying to escape so they took extra security precautions to help with this.
Thank you for your kind words, we are pleased that you are happy with the staff and the care your Dad receives at the Beeches. He is an absolute pleasure and we take a lot of enjoyment from seeing him out on his trips!
Thanks again for taking the time to review The Beeches!
Kind regards
Angela
Staff caring and supportive and always very professional. Any special requests for residents very accomodating. Always observing and paying attention to residents and when any medical intervention required always act promptly. Staff and manager treat residents like family and always treated with respect couldn't as for anything more.
Thank you for your kind words, it was an absolute pleasure to look after and support your Mum-in-law and she is truly missed by us all.
Staff and manager went above and beyond helping my mother to settle in to The Beeches and make it her new home. Staff kind and caring with fabulous sense of humour. Treated my mother always with dignity and respect and always very professional. Intervened quickly when an medical intervention was required. Staff and manager are The Beeches greatest assets.
The home is always clean, welcoming and calm and the team goes above and beyond to make sure all residents feel comfortable and engaged. They keep us as a family regularly and are always happy to answer questions over mums needs. Her wellbeing whilst here is so positive. It is a huge relief knowing she is safe, supported and surrounded by people who truly see her as a person and not just her dementia. I highly recommend The Beeches.
My families experience here has been amazing. I couldn't be more grateful for the wonderful support she receives every day. All staff from manager to maintenance are all incredibly kind, patient and attentive. They treat her with dignity and genuine affection, which means the world to me. I can leave knowing my mum is happy and safe.
My brother was a resident in your care home for the last 2 and a half years,he recently passed away,as we live in England we didn't get to visit as often as we would have liked. But when we did visit I was very impressed with the dignity and compassion with which all the staff treated him with.i would like to thank everyone concerned in his care while he was there.
My dad was in another home previously and since coming to The Beeches Care Home, I can honestly say its night and day in comparison. It's like going from a one star hotel to a five star hotel. My dad loves the Beeches and looks in the staff as his "new family" and he feels like they give him special attention. He gets taken out on walks and he loves his time in the garden. The only thing regarding dad's choices is he always cooked his own food and although I don't see anything wrong with the food in the Beeches, he likes the same things and this is no disrespect to the home kitchen. Dad never misses the entertainment and it gives him a sense of purpose and something to look forward to. The attention he is given makes him feel as if he is valued and important.
As soon as I entered The Beeches Care Home, my gut feeling told me that I had found the correct place to take care of my wife's needs who suffers from dementia. After 6 months of visiting, my initial judgement of the place is the same. The friendly cheerful atmosphere created by management and admin staff on entering foyer is followed through in a similar manner by a dedicated diverse group of care staff who are constantly at hand ready to provide compassionate care. My wife's room, the communal lounge and dining rooms are bright and clean and with the beautiful enclosed rear garden, the Beeches provides a truly tranquil surroundings for my wife. From the manager, care staff, nurses, cooks, cleaners and laundry staff, they all demonstrate care and compassion at the highest level and for this my family and myself are truly thankful.
As I am only in 1 hour on a Monday morning and Tuesday afternoon, I may not see what activities are going on throughout days I am not in the home. The unit I visit has less able residents so this will impact on services being provided. There is always music being played when I am in for my hour, be it on TV, through a smart speaker or staff having a sing-a-long. The staff are very attentive and respectful of all respectful of all residents as far as I witness.
Christmas and New year was fantastic this year. Between the party and shows they had before Christmas day, to Santa paying them a visit, and leaving something in their stocking and a traditional dinner. There was a great atmosphere. Hogmanay had a party vibe with a singer and the piper was excellent. The non alcoholic prosecco went down well. My mum had a ball.
This care home is fantastic! All of the staff, from the manager through to the care workers, they are exceptional. They all have such compassion and empathy for all the residents and go above and beyond in the day to day happiness of everyone. It feels like one big happy family and I am so pleased to have found this home for my mum! The food is tasty with a great choice. They took great care in making Mum's room feel homely, with photos and pictures. I would highly recommend this home to anyone who has a loved one that needs special care and love.
I feel so pleased that my uncle is living at The Beeches Care Home. He is suffering from dementia. From the moment he was welcomed at the door, his care has been consistently good. The staff are very committed to their work. He is treated with compassion and respect. He has a great sense of humour which they encourage. I myself feel welcomed and supported. I feel confident after every visit that he is in safe hands.
I don't have any particular experience as I am happy with all aspects of care my husband receives on an ongoing basis. Staff are friendly and approachable, are understanding of his needs and medical problems and I am always kept updated.
Mum has settled in very well at The Beeches Care Home. She is in late stages of dementia and all staff treat her with dignity and the level of care she receives is second to none. The room is always clean and tidy and if anything needs attention it is dealt with quickly. Mum is always dressed with care and always looks lovely. She certainly doesn't want for food as the meals provided look delicious, tea and cake when visiting is always a bonus. Overall, we as a family are very happy with the level of care mum receives and more importantly so is she.
Overall I am delighted with The Beeches Care Home who constantly try to problem-solve my Dad's complex Dementia needs. They are open, honest and flexible and operate to high standards. I also feel I can openly discuss concerns or views and that I am listened to. They also understand families and how difficult it can be to manage a loved one in care. I know my dad is well-fed, safe, warm and well-cared for and that the management are always looking to tweak little things to improve his quality of life. He has been in The Beeches 1 year as from tomorrow and the difference in his overall quality of life in that year has been quite staggering given his predicament when he first arrived. All the thanks and huge well done.
Not only that they always had time for me, to chat, and give me support and hugs when I needed it. Many of the staff are still there from when Mum moved it, that speaks volumes to me. They are not only staff but feel like part of my family. I will never forget them.
Be proud of yourselves, you make The Beeches the places that it is today. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I was told by the doctor that because my mum had contracted Covid she wasn't going to make it, she was gravely ill. Due to the exceptional care she received from the care home staff at The Beeches Mum is now back to herself and is doing amazing and I believe that is down to them taking good care of her. For that, I am extremely grateful.
My mum has been well looked after and cared for. I'm very pleased with the care she has been given as she was very unwell before Christmas and we thought we were going to lose her, but thankfully with the care she received she made a great recovery and I'm very thankful to the staff for that.
We have actually been overwhelmed at the excellent standard of care. All the staff have simply been so friendly and welcoming. Their professionalism is so evident as they all work hard to help her settle.
I have to say, it's given my mum a new lease of life. That is so comforting for us, as a family.
Communication has been brilliant.
Her medical needs are attended to without issue and all of this is done professionally with no fuss.
The home is spotless, well-maintained, food is brilliant, the management team are visual and helpful, laundry is great and the carers' expertise is admirable.
The care, as I said, is exemplary and what is so evident, it's delivered by a cohesive team and I just get such a positive vibe from them. They should all be very proud of their professionalism and the positive impact this has on others.
Everyone is treated with care and respect and the utmost dignity.
Myself and family were looked after wonderfully. I wish to thank everyone for their genuine care for their work. Anyone looking for a nursing home for their loved one, choose here.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 16 May 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Good
(4)
- How good is our leadership?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our staff team?Good
(4)
- How good is our setting?Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (12) & Events (0)
- 04 Jun 2025
HC-One care homes across Britain are preparing to open their doors to welcome in visitors from their local communities to join them in this year’s Care Home Open Week celebrations...
- 20 Nov 2024
HC-One care homes across the UK are marking International Men’s Day on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, which aims to raise awareness of men’s wellbeing. HC-One resident’s wellbeing is a key...
- 18 Nov 2024
HC-One care homes across the UK took part in fundraising activities on Friday, November 15, to raise vital funds for BBC’s Children in Need. Children In Needs supports charities and...
There are no upcoming events for The Beeches Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (11)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: HC-One
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: HC-One
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: The Beeches Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for The Beeches Care Home.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Beeches Care Home
What types of Care is The Beeches Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Beeches Care Home have?
There are 40 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Beeches Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Beeches Care Home to the centre of Dunfermline?
0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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