Beechvale Nursing Home

35 Beechvale Road, Killinchy, Newtownards BT23 6PH
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Beechvale is an award winning nursing home set in ten acres of gardens, woodland and surrounding fields. Beechvale was recognised as a Top 20 care home in Northern Ireland by carehome.co.uk in 2020, the leading care home review website.

The priority of the home is to provide the very best care in a setting that promotes comfort, security and peace of mind.

Beechvale provides a tranquil environment to care for you or your loved ones. Beechvale’s success is built on its widespread reputation as being a good and caring home.

In 2016, the home was beautifully refurbished and extended in a tasteful and homely manner, furnished with the latest equipment and aids to make life as easy and comfortable for its 50 residents.

Beechvale is perceived as having all the ingredients which contribute to an atmosphere of being a ‘home from home’, something which is not just confined to the building but the interaction of residents, staff, visitors, doctors and the local community.

Just south of Comber, the home is within easy reach of Belfast, Holywood, Bangor and Newtownards and within close proximity to the local towns and villages of Ballygowan, Comber, Crossgar, Saintfield, Carryduff, Ballynahinch, Killyleagh and Downpatrick.
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Care Provided by Beechvale Nursing Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 52 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Fees increase annually in April.

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Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

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Good to Know

Owner

  • Beechvale Nursing Home Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Filipe Ferreira (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2020
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (46)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (20)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (3)

Visiting

  • Visiting 11am to 10pm. Meal times are protected 12.20-1.30pm and 4.30-5.30pm. Activities 3pm-4.30pm.

Parking

  • 2 carparks available

Beechvale Nursing Home Reviews (63)

9.3

Beechvale Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.336) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Beechvale Nursing Home has 63 reviews.

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Review from K B (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We could not be happier with Beechvale for mum and we cannot believe the change in her since she arrived! She is so happy and content and after 6 months in bed at home, is now up and in the residents lounge most days taking part in activities and making connections with other residents. The care she
has received so far has been outstanding! Staff are friendly and approachable and have taken the time to really get to know mum, her ways and her needs. They genuinely care for her and have also been so attentive to us as a family as she transitions into nursing care. The home also has a genuine homely feel. It is warm, well maintained and tidy. Mum's room is cosy and clean with a view into the lovely gardens. Beechvale has gone beyond our expectations and we can't speak highly enough about it!
Reply from Filipe Ferreira, Manager at Beechvale Nursing HomeThank you so much for your kind and encouraging feedback. We are delighted to hear how happy and settled your mum is and to see such positive changes since she joined us.
Your lovely comments about the care, staff, and homely environment mean a great deal to the whole team. It is a privilege to care for your mum and to support your family during this transition.
Thank you again for your trust in Beechvale.
Kind regards,
Filipe
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Review from Joy M (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our family are all extremely happy with the care my mother has received in Beechvale. All the staffing:- catering, cleaning, entertainment, office,auxiliary and nursing treat mum with kindness, friendliness and respect and she is very happy there. -
Reply from Filipe Ferreira, Manager at Beechvale Nursing HomeDear Joy,
Thank you very much for your kind and thoughtful message.
It is our pleasure to be able to deliver the best possible care and to help make your mum and all the extended family feel at home in Beechvale. We are delighted to hear that she is happy and that your family is extremely pleased with the care she has received.
Your appreciation of our entire team, from the catering, cleaning, entertainment, office, auxiliary, and nursing staff, means a great deal to us. We are very proud of the kindness, friendliness, and respect they show every resident each day.
Thank you again for taking the time to share your feedback. It is truly encouraging for us all.
Kind regards,
Filipe
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Review from Robert B (Son of Resident) published on 23 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really can't fault this team. Extremely well run care home, friendly, professional, spotlessly clean. Mum has been happy here since the day she arrived, and the Team did all that they needed to, and more, to ensure she settled in well. The policy of ensuring that the weekly afternoon activities proceeds
outside visiting hours is a good one, and provides stimulation that is appropriate and positive. The sitting room is a nice haven of genteel calm.
Reply from Filipe Ferreira, Manager at Beechvale Nursing HomeThank you very much for taking the time to share such thoughtful and positive feedback. Your kind words mean a great deal to us, and the entire team truly appreciate your recognition of their dedication and hard work.
We are delighted to hear that your mum has been happy with us since her arrival and that she settled in so well. Supporting residents and their families during that transition is extremely important to us, and it is reassuring to know that our approach made a positive difference.
We're also pleased that you value our activities program and the calm, welcoming atmosphere of the home. Creating meaningful stimulation alongside a peaceful, comfortable environment is central to our philosophy of care.
Thank you again for your trust and support your feedback is deeply appreciated and will be shared with the whole team.
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Review from Juliet N (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Extremely caring and competent. Excellent staff ratios. All staff are lovely and respectful. The cleaners, carers, activity co-ordinators, nurses. The environment is always clean and tidy. The food is good.
Reply from Filipe Ferreira, Manager at Beechvale Nursing HomeHi Juliet, thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful feedback. It is truly appreciated by both myself and the entire team at Beechvale Nursing Home. I am delighted to hear that you felt the care provided was both compassionate and professional, and that all members of the team from our cleaners and carers to activity coordinators and nurses made a positive impression.
Knowing that the home felt clean, welcoming, and well run is very reassuring for us.
Your kind words will be shared with the entire team, as recognition like this is incredibly important and motivating for staff who work so hard every day, it was a privilege to care for your mum.
Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.
Warm regards,
Filipe
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Review from J P (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would like to thank every member of staff at Beechvale nursing home for the exceptionally high standard of care that was given to my mum .
It is just like a big family, from nursing staff carers cleaners laundry activities and admin.
Staff were so friendly and helpful and nothing was ever a problem
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Unfortunately mum passed away peacefully recently and the staff involved had such kindness and empathy which eased our loss.
Massive thank you to everyone.
Reply from Filipe Ferreira, Manager at Beechvale Nursing HomeThank you so much for your incredibly kind and heartfelt words.
On behalf of everyone at Beechvale Nursing Home, I would like to express our deepest gratitude for taking the time to share your experience with us.
It truly means a great deal to our entire team to know that your mum was cared for with such compassion, dignity, and respect. We strive to create a homely, family-like environment, and your words beautifully reflect the dedication of all our staff, nursing, care, housekeeping, laundry, activities, and administration.
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that it was an honor for us to care for your mum, and I am glad that the kindness and empathy shown by the team brought some comfort to you and your family during such a difficult time.
Thank you once again for your lovely message. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
With kindest regards,
Filipe
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Review from Karen S (Friend of Resident) published on 13 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a regular visitor to Beechvale I am always impressed at the high level of care and attention the residents receive. The staff are always very friendly and helpful. The place is immaculate with a warm and welcoming environment. I would have no hesitation in recommending Beechvale to anyone needing
nursing/residential care.
Reply from Filipe Ferreira, Manager at Beechvale Nursing HomeThank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear that your visits to Beechvale continue to leave such a positive impression. Our team works hard to create a warm, safe, and supportive environment for our residents, and it's truly rewarding to know that this is being recognised. Your recommendation means a great deal to us-thank you again for your continued support!
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Review from P H (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After 3 years at Beechvale Nursing Home mum continues to be very happy and settled. She enjoys the great range of activities, particularly the music events. The staff are friendly and attentive. Beechvale is a happy comfortable home.
Reply from Filipe Ferreira, Manager at Beechvale Nursing HomeThank you so much the lovely review, it means so much to us. It is a pleasure to care for your mum.
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Review from Heather P (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mum has been in Beechvale for almost 3 years. The care and attention she receives from staff is excellent. She is living with dementia and it's not always an easy task caring for her, but the staff always know best to handle things. Management are very approachable and knowledge and nothing is ever
a problem. Beechvale staff are Mum's family now too, it's such a warm welcoming environment to step into. I would recommend the home to anyone requiring nursing care for their loved one.
Reply from Filipe Ferreira, Manager at Beechvale Nursing HomeThank you so much for the wonderful review (it makes all staff so happy) it is our pleasure to look after your mother.
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Review from E M (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Beechvale Nursing Home is a friendly, fun and caring nursing home in the peaceful surroundings of Killinchy County Down. The activities include lots of singing which really unites and cheers the residents. The rooms are cosy and cleaned daily. The staff are wonderful, cheerful and engaging with the
residents and their families.
Reply from Kathie Walker, Manager at Beechvale Nursing HomeThank you for the lovely review, it means a lot to the whole team to receive such kind words.
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Review from A L (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We as a family cannot speak highly enough of Beechvale Nursing Home both management and staff were so supportive to us as a family as we adjusted to our parents settling into Beechvale. Our parents are settled and
happy and we are confident they are well cared for in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Staff go above and beyond. Thank you to all the staff, the cleaners who keep the house impeccably clean, the catering staff who provide home-cooked food, the reception staff who are always happy to help. The attentive, professional, caring and nursing staff and management who are always approachable. The entertainment staff who always provide excellent daily entertainment.
Reply from Kathie Walker, Manager at Beechvale Nursing HomeThank you so much for the beautiful review, it means the world to us.
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Review from D B (Son of Resident) published on 18 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Beechvale Nursing Home was a home from home for Dad; the staff were all so caring, kind and couldn't do enough for him. Nothing was too much trouble. I would not hesitate to recommend Beechvale to any family looking for placement in a nursing home in Belfast/County Down.
Reply from Kathie Walker, Manager at Beechvale Nursing HomeThank you for the lovely review, it means a lot to us.
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Review from Samuel M (Cousin of Resident) published on 18 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visited Beechvale Nursing Home to see my cousin. I visited with my wife and a niece from Canada. We were welcomed by staff and chairs were brought for us. Staff were very friendly.
The staff are always very friendly and helpful.
Reply from Kathie Walker, Manager at Beechvale Nursing HomeMany thanks for the encouraging review, it means a lot to us.
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Review from Joan D (Wife of Resident) published on 16 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am content to have my husband cared for in Beechvale Nursing Home. I know that he is looked after as well as possible. The staff are caring to both of us.
Reply from Kathie Walker, Manager at Beechvale Nursing HomeThank you very much for the positive review, we are glad you and your husband feel cared for.
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Review from A C (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with my mother's care in Beechvale Nursing Home and she is very content. The staff and carers are exemplary in their care and helpfulness. My mother loves her carers and the staff.
My father was here also a few years ago and I have only praise for the staff, even back then.
No complaints,
only compliments for all the hard work and dedication from all the staff.
Reply from Kathie Walker, Manager at Beechvale Nursing HomeThank you so much for the beautiful and encouraging review.
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Review from Katrina C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 11 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My relative is always presented clean and tidy for visits. Staff greet visitors and ensure my relative has a drink/snacks during visit.
Bedroom is clean and tidy.
Grounds are beautiful with an area to sit outside during visits. Love seeing photos and videos of my relative taking part in activities.
Reply from Kathie Walker, Manager at Beechvale Nursing HomeThank you so much for the lovely review, it really means the world to us.
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Review from E A (Wife of Resident) published on 11 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with everything. My husband is suffering from a severe stroke since 02/02/2022. Hospital for three months then Beechvale Nursing Home. He can't walk or talk and is spoonfed and toileted. The food, I heard, is very good and plenty of fluids available. I don't have a view on certain things
and my husband is hoisted from bed to chair and cannot communicate with anyone but I am very content with the home as it is a friendly, country approach to all.
Reply from Kathie Walker, Manager at Beechvale Nursing HomeThank you so much for your kind words, it is our pleasure to have your husband as part of the big Beechvale family.
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Review from Kenneth H (Son of Resident) published on 10 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been a resident at Beechvale for 18 months now. She has been treated by all the staff with respect, care and thoughtfulness, just the way you would treat your own family member. Staff have rallied around Mum when she really needed support and have ensured that she felt part of the 'family' that
is Beechvale. Staff have gone above and beyond to ensure that Mum didn't feel isolated or alone. The home has a great feel and atmosphere and staff always have time to speak to both residents and visitors. I would highly recommend Beechvale to anyone looking for a new home for their loved one.
Reply from Kathie Walker, Manager at Beechvale Nursing HomeWe are so grateful for your lovely review, thank you
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Review from Niamh C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 10 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When I visit my gran at the home, she is always very well presented in her outfits. She is relaxed and familiar in her surroundings and interaction with the staff. The staff are friendly to me and my family when we visit but more importantly, they are kind, tentative and caring to my gran.
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and programmes they have for the residents are very appropriate for each person and gran enjoys getting involved.
Reply from Kathie Walker, Manager at Beechvale Nursing HomeThank you for such kind words, it means the world to us to know you feel your gran is well cared for.
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Review from G C (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been a resident in Beechvale for almost 18 months, and the care, love and attention she received have been excellent. She is always clean and well-presented when I visit, and I have no set pattern for these visits.
Her room is always tidy and clean, as are her clothes.
She is always treated
with dignity, love and patience by all the wonderful Beechvale staff.
Reply from Kathie Walker, Manager at Beechvale Nursing HomeThank you so much the beautiful review, it means the world to us that you are happy with your mothers care.
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Review from Bernie P (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Beechvale Nursing Home is simply the best! Their welcome is warm, and their care is excellent. Their motto is "we are one big family", and that includes the extended family. This is so true. You feel it the moment you walk through the door. They envelop their residents and their families with love and
support. Beechvale is set in a beautiful country setting, with gardens for residents and families to sit in on sunny days. Inside, the rooms are made personal to the resident. There is a visitor's lounge and other little nooks to sit whilst visiting. The staff feel like family, nothing is too much trouble for them and always with a smile on their face. They are helpful, caring, empathetic and completely dedicated to the residents. With two staff in charge of daily entertainment, the lives of the residents are busy and constantly filled with music, singing, crafts, quizzes, laughter and lots of fun! My mother enjoys the company and her special group of new friends. It's emotionally difficult and heartbreaking to have to place a loved one apart from you. However, you know you're leaving them in safe hands in the care of Beechvale staff!
Reply from Kathie Walker, Manager at Beechvale Nursing HomeThank you so much for this beautiful review; it means the world to us to know you feel like family.
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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.336)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.336) out of 10 for Beechvale Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 8 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 4.917 for Beechvale Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (88 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.917
  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 4.419 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Beechvale Nursing Home is based on 8 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 = 3.65
    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 52 registered maximum number of service users is 10.4. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 10.4 = 0.769
  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.

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Meet the Team (2)

Kathie

Kathie Walker

Job Title: Director Joined: 2017

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Kathie is our exceptional Director of Nursing at Beechvale Nursing Home. Graduating with First-Class Honours in Nursing from Queen’s University Belfast in 2009, she has built an impressive career grounded in dedication, compassion, and professionalism. Her extensive experience spans both nursing homes and her role as a Care Manager within the South Eastern Trust, bringing a deep understanding of care delivery and management to her position.


Kathie further enhanced her expertise by completing a Postgraduate qualification in Nursing Care of the Older Person in a Care Home Setting at Queen’s University Belfast, followed by an MSc in Advanced Professional Practice, which she completed with honours and at the top of her class, strengthening her leadership and specialist knowledge in delivering high-quality, person-centred care.


Since joining Beechvale Nursing Home in 2017, Kathie has led the team with remarkable enthusiasm and commitment. Her passion for creating a warm, family-oriented environment known as the “Big Beechvale Family” is at the heart of everything she does. She places strong emphasis on meaningful engagement and activities for residents, ensuring their well-being and happiness are always prioritised.


In February 2025, Kathie proudly stepped into the role of Director of Nursing, continuing to drive excellence in care and fostering a culture of compassion, inclusion, and respect. Under her leadership, Beechvale Nursing Home remains a place where residents truly feel at home — valued, supported, and surrounded by kindness.

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Filipe Ferreira

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2018

Filipe Ferreira is our dedicated Manager at Beechvale Nursing Home, having taken on the role in February 2025 with a deep sense of responsibility and a commitment to honouring the wonderful legacy left by Kathie, our previous manager.


Filipe first joined the Beechvale family in 2018 and has since become an integral part of our team. Bringing with him a wealth of experience from his time working in A&E, he combines clinical expertise with genuine compassion, ensuring every resident receives exceptional care tailored to their individual needs.


He further enhanced his professional expertise by completing a Postgraduate qualification in Nursing Care of the Older Person in a Care Home Setting at Queen’s University Belfast, strengthening his specialist knowledge and leadership in delivering person-centred care.


A passionate advocate for excellence, Filipe is committed to continuous learning and professional growth, always staying abreast of the latest developments in healthcare. His proactive approach and focus on innovation help drive Beechvale Nursing Home forward, maintaining the highest standards of care and wellbeing for all residents.


Under Filipe’s leadership, Beechvale Nursing Home continues to flourish as a place of warmth, respect, and belonging where residents truly feel at home and are cared for with the utmost dedication and kindness.

Frequently Asked Questions about Beechvale Nursing Home

What types of Care is Beechvale Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Beechvale Nursing Home have?

There are 46 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Beechvale Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public 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 Beechvale Nursing Home to the centre of Newtownards?

8.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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