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The building is divided into four distinct units, with a number of lounge and dining areas where residents can enjoy home cooked meals and...
Care Provided by Beechwood Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 90 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Beechwood Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Beechwood 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
- The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Catherine Togneri(Service Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2004
- Last Refurbishment: -1
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (90)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (90)
Visiting
- At anytime.
Parking
- Free parking.
Beechwood Care Home Reviews (72)
Beechwood Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.848) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Beechwood Care Home has 72 reviews.
I really can’t praise the staff highly enough. The care they provide is professional yet compassionate. As I live overseas, it is important to me that I have some peace of mind about my mum and I am confident she is well looked after. Since moving into Beechwood, my mum’s health has improved and she takes an interest in activities and this is mainly due to the wonderful staff. The staff go above and beyond to put the “care” in the care home and my mum is very happy here. Thank you to both the manager and unit manager who lead by example. Your staff are a credit to you. Thank you for all you do.
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us a review.
Mum's care since being admitted has been first class. Every member of staff has treated my mother with care and dignity. The improvement in mum's health and wellbeing has been exceptional. I asked mum if being in this care home was not better than sitting in her own home alone for days at a time and she replied "definitely". The first-class home with the first-class staff, there is nowhere else where I would want my mother to be.
Dear Robert, thank you for your kind words about Beechwood and for taking the time to leave us a review.
Mum passed away on the 8th May 2019 but was treated with dignity and affection during the palliative care which was a great comfort to myself and her family. We are so grateful for all that was done for our mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and thank you all once more. Not only did the personnel take good care of Mum but they also took good care of her visiting family and friends and for this, we will always be grateful. With kind thoughts.
Dear Jane, Thank you for your kind words about Beechwood and for taking the time to leave us a review.
My granda went into Beechwood December 2016. He has had the best standard of care possible. I work as a nurse myself and I could see the dedication and attention my granda got. Sadly he passed away in February this year. Me and my family are forever grateful for the care and especially in the last few days of his life. Nothing was too much of an ask and always strove to do the best for granda and our family.
My grandad was cared for in this home for over 2 years. During this time the staff got to know him well and his care needs were met. He was well looked after during time in the home. The home has a caring environment and can tell the staff work hard to maintain high standards of care. I liked the activities and days out my grandad got to participate in. Also, the personal touches the home has e.g. photos of day trips on the corridor walls. Also, each room has a little bit about each president with their name attached to the door.
Dear Nicola, thank you for your kind words about Beechwood and for taking the time to leave us a review.
My Father was in Beechwood Care Home from December 2016 until 21st February 2019 when he passed away. He was treated with compassion, dignity and respect. The unit lead nurse and care home manager were excellent. My Dad had complex problems and he came to fully trust the unit leader and staff who helped him daily. I will always be in the staff's debt for making my Dad's last years so comfortable.
The staff are first class and treat residents with dignity and care.
I regularly visit my mum in the home and I feel very confident and happy that she is being well cared for. The staff are very helpful if I have a query about anything and there is a happy, friendly atmosphere in the home. The standard of cleanliness is very good and the food is lovely, nutritious and plentiful. When I leave the home after visiting, I have peace of mind that she is being well looked after.
Dear Margaret, we are pleased to hear that you are happy with the service provided at Beechwood - thank you for your kind words.
I was satisfied with the way my relative was looked after. Anytime I phoned to ask after him, staff were always helpful and polite. So, all in all, I am pleased with the experience the times I have had to put my relative in for respite.
Mum moved into this home in September 2017 and very quickly settled. The staff are competent, capable and very friendly which makes me confident in the care mum is getting and very happy with the staff. The home is modern and welcoming and a pleasure to visit.
My aunt has been in Beechwood Care Home since January 2017 and I have found the home to be a first-class establishment both in management and care of the residents.
As no facility is 100%, I felt that my assessment of the care, management, staff and support reflects the high standard of the home. No complaints, keep up the good work.
We are impressed with the staff who appear to be caring and cheerful in a difficult job. We have had trouble with our mother's clothing going missing in significant quantities. After lodging several complaints the situation seems to have been resolved. In summary, we are happy with the care our mother is receiving at this home.
My mum has been a resident since July 2017 and I cannot speak more highly of the staff involved in her care. They have created a homely, caring environment for her despite very challenging circumstances.
I always feel welcome when I visit and the staff always have time to listen and respond to any issues. They treat my mum with the utmost respect and dignity whilst creating a warm, friendly atmosphere. It is a pleasure being a part of the Beechwood family!
Dear Nancy, thank you for your kind words about Beechwood and for taking the time to leave a review.
My father went into this care home for emergency care as his wife was taken into hospital. Right away, the staff was welcoming and very reassuring, he settled into life there very quickly. He very much enjoyed the music afternoon and he loves to play his accordion and they take him around to play for other residents. When we realised that he needed to go into full-time care, they helped us to make the transition without any problems. They take care of his well-being, getting his false teeth fixed, toenails cut, haircut whatever he needs as well as spending time with him.
Dear Janet, thank you for your kind words about Beechwood.
Staff are always welcoming to visitors and they seem to genuinely care about the people in their care. Staff are helpful and engage with the residents. It would be nice if there was a garden area to look at or to sit in.
The care and attention my husband receives is very good and everyone is very attentive.
My mother's health deteriorated over the month of July 2017 until it became obvious she would be unlikely to recover. During this time, every nurse, carer, and cleaner who came in contact with Mum and my family could not do enough to make us comfortable and cared for my mum as if she was a member of their own family. I knew when my visits ended each day that they would continue to look after her to the same standard. This was a great comfort and helped us with the final few days.
Dear Brenda, thank you for your kind words about Beechwood and all of the staff. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave such a lovely review.
I always find that carers treat my mother with respect providing assistance and care as required. All staff are very friendly and polite. I would not hesitate to recommend this home to others.
Mum was a bit unsure about going in for respite but enjoyed her stay. The staff made her feel at home and she loves the singing they did with her. She is wanting to come back in the future and hopefully, a space will be available for her. Thanks.
Dear Rhona, Thank you for your kind words, we are glad your mum enjoyed staying with us.
My mum stayed in Beechwood until she passed at the end of July 2017. We as a family could not have asked for a more caring and compassionate home for her to stay in. She was treated like a member of the family and the staff couldn't do enough for her or ourselves, any questions we might of have had were dealt with quickly and honestly.
On her passing the staff were excellent never rushing us and made time for us and obviously very upset themselves, we can't thank them enough for attending the funeral and for all the help they gave mum in her time in Beechwood, we as a family have now gained an extended family and look forward to visiting the patients and staff and helping in anyway we can with any fundraising, so we the family can carry on my mums fundraising legacy.The staff and management are amazing it's not just a job to them as they truly care about their patients and families, for which I can't thank them enough for everything they have done.
Dear Carol, thank you for your kind words. We are glad your mum enjoyed her time at Beechwood, and look forward to your future visits to the home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 03 March 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Good
(4)
- How good is our leadership?Good
(4)
- How good is our staff team?Good
(4)
- How good is our setting?Adequate
(3)
- How well is care and support planned?Adequate
(3)
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (6)
- 30 Jul 2020Recipient: Beechwood Care Home
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
- 20 Feb 2020Recipient: Beechwood Care Home
Meet the Team (1)

Cathy is a registered Adult and Mental Health Nurse who began her career in care in 1992, spending many years working within care homes as a nurse before joining Beechwood as Deputy Manager in 2015. When the Service Manager role became available, she was the natural choice to step into the position. She has been with the home as Manager since 2016.
Cathy has a particular interest in positive behaviour support and is passionate about helping residents remain connected to their local community. She strongly believes that moving into care should never mean losing a sense of belonging or independence.
She is proud of the way residents continue to enjoy active links with the area through local groups, activities and outings. Daily trips on the home’s minibus allow residents to stay engaged, social and connected, ensuring Beechwood feels not just like a care home, but a place where residents remain valued neighbours and friends.
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