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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.
My mother has been in The Beeches for nearly a year now and although things have been difficult for us at times, the staff have been very supportive to us as a family throughout this time. They are always there if we need them for advice and help. They are very attentive to all the residents and there is a happy atmosphere at all times.
Living away I was especially grateful for this good place for my father. I saw and heard of only exceptional personal care and attention in every way.
Since my husband moved to The Beeches I have been impressed by the level of care and support that we have both received. Kindness and support shown to us both from the staff.
Mum has only been in the home for a couple of months but I have been very pleased with the care shown to her by the staff. I am relieved and feel assured that she is being well looked after.
Our mother has been in the Beeches since January. She is very well looked after and has a lovely room. The staff are kind and helpful and friendly. I would definitely recommend this nursing home to anyone who is looking for a place for their relatives or friends.
All residents are looked after in a caring environment and all needs are catered for. A variety of activities are available and lounges are welcoming. Friendly, enthusiastic and helpful staff. Clean and bright.
Mother well cared for. Carers are patient with residents. Carers and staff try their best to ensure residents are happy and well looked after.
My only gripe is there doesn't appear to be a lot of activities/entertainment on offer for stimulation.
Perhaps some knitting needles/crochet hooks etc, packs of cards or dominoes or puzzle books etc. left in view or placed on tables when they come back to the lounge.
Overall the level of care is good and my aunt has now settled in.
We continually strive to improve our activities for residents within all of our homes and we always value comments regarding how we can improve our...
First impressions mean a lot to me and from my first visit until now, the staff have always been friendly, welcoming and open with answers to any questions I have had. Home is not too big either and is easy to navigate. Everyone has been very supportive and understands that this environment is new to the resident, and the family, so offer tips to help you get through things. Nothing is too much trouble, and any issues are addressed relatively quickly depending on what it is.
General maintenance for things like light bulbs could be dealt with more quickly though, as I had to ask three times for a bulb to be replaced in Mum's room. There is only one maintenance man who unfortunately has been off for a number of weeks so would be helpful if a 'relief' was available for these situations. There is a refurbishment plan in place with new carpets due for the upstairs lounge, along with redecoration of some main areas according to the recent newsletter. The home is well kept but is a little tired in some places which the refurb should address. This does not have an effect on the cleanliness of the home.
Rooms are good sized, with sturdy furniture and nicely decorated. Residents can personalise their room however they want. Each room is deep cleaned before a new resident moves in too. The ensuite is spacious but does not have a shower, however the bathrooms are very spacious with either a bath or wet room shower with all the appliances that are likely to be needed.
Home has their own minibus which was one of my reasons for choosing it, however it is unfortunate that there is only one volunteer driver who at time of writing this review, had been unable to take the residents on outings for quite a number of weeks. The Manager is very keen to get outings back on the agenda but getting another driver is quite a challenge. This is such a shame as the bus is sitting idle when many residents would love a wee trip to local garden centres, parks or theatres. I really hope this is addressed soon.
The daily menu is displayed in reception and sounds really appetising. Main meal is at lunch time with a lighter tea in the evening. Kitchen will accommodate special requests as far as possible, but it's worth keeping in mind that the menus are controlled from Head Office and not on site. There seems to be a lot of soup and sandwiches on offer for tea regularly, so would be good to hear that more choices are considered for this.
Overall I'm happy with The Beeches after Mum being here for two months.
Thank you very much for your detailed feedback. We are delighted that you are happy with the care your Mum has been receiving and that you are made to feel so welcome when you visit. As a company HC-One strive to provide adequate cover for all departments within the home including during periods...
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
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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
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