The Beeches Residential Care Home

I have no hesitation in recommending The Beeches for your loved one. The accommodation, cleanliness, food, activities, hairdresser, cafe and garden all combine to make this a perfect home-from-home.

My father is well looked after by all the employees at the home and he is fond of them. The home is extremely well-run. The only reason I have given four stars is because of the staffing problems when it comes to Dad having appointments at the dentist, hospital etc. We live an hour away from the home and always try to cover these appointments within the family, as we are told that the home do not have the staff to cover these outside appointments, even though we are prepared to pay. Our fear is there may be occasions when we are totally unable to make the journey due to our own age and medical conditions, which is becoming a problem at the moment.

Staff are always ready to help with any queries I may have and my dad is very pleased with his care and is very happy at this care home.

On the whole I have no problem, the staff and management are pretty good, have no complaints.

I can't praise The Beeches enough.

Management not responding to emails. Items going missing from room- glasses in a named case. TV remote missing. No towels in the bathroom, having to ask for some. Mother's mail last December was found in a drawer in the office. Finally given to us in following July. The side table missing from the room for three weeks.

My mother was in respite care at the Beeches for 3 weeks from 22nd September to 13th October. She received excellent care and support during this time. The facilities were clean tidy and very well presented. All staff were polite and showed genuine care towards my mother. Thanks to them all.

Staff are friendly and welcoming when entering the home. Carers treat residents with dignity and try to see to all their needs under sometimes very difficult circumstances. Laundry has caused some problems ie clothes not being returned (always named). Never seem to see or discuss residents with night staff. There have been some nice improvements to the home.

Mom had been at The Beeches for the last 3 years but sadly passed away in April. Mom suffered from Alzheimer's and had only gone to The Beeches for respite care during Covid, but she settled in really well, it was decided to make her a permanent resident. All staff helped mom settle in as it was a difficult time during Covid for everyone, staff would bring mom to the window so we could wave to each other or to the door so we could have a quick chat. One big positive for me is that all the staff are consistent, they don't have a big turnover of staff, so the staff really get to know your loved one. Every time I visited Mom was clean and her hair brushed, I never had any concern with her hygiene and if you did the issue was addressed straight away. Loved getting the photos on the WhatsApp group of Mom playing games, cooking painting and doing gardening. Thank you to everyone at The Beeches for making mom's last years as happy as they could be.

Excellent facilities. All the staff are really helpful and caring - nothing is too much trouble. Food is really good - always drinks being given and additional food if wanted.

My first time to have a meeting regarding my mom's care as both sisters had a meeting two weeks before and I was on holiday. We, all three, were in the meeting today, 19th May 2023, very happy with her care.

I could not have chosen a better home.

Once again we would like to thank the staff and every member of the team of The Beeches for providing my father with the care he needs and giving him a lovely experience, he cannot wait to come back.

Excellent care and attention, good food and lovely carers!

Dad was very nervous and cautious about going into a care home and losing his independence. He had misconceptions or what a care home would be like. After 4 weeks in The Beeches Residential Care Home he has changed his opinion completely, he is really happy and feels 'at home' there. The staff are friendly and helpful to residents and visitors alike. It is really good to see him relaxed and looked after.

My brother came into The Beeches in November 2022. After several falls at home, he decided on full-time care. My wife and myself decided on The Beeches. How lucky are we! He has settled in really well and made some friends. He laughs and jokes with staff. The main view, he is happy. The staff look after him really well. Warm, caring and helpful - what more could I ask for. Well done, The Beeches.

Mum and Dad moved into The Beeches Residential Care Home at the end of July 2022 and from day one the manager and staff were very welcoming and attentive to Mum and Dad's needs. There were numerous medical issues which resulted in either Mum or Dad or both being taken to hospital and the staff were very efficient and kept me regularly informed about what was happening. Sadly, Dad passed aways at the home on the 6th of November 2022. The manager and staff were very caring and did everything they could to make Dad comfortable. Mum, who suffers from dementia, is still at The Beeches and is receiving similar excellent care. I would recommend The Beeches to anyone.

We started visiting our friend when she first moved into this area. From the start, we were impressed with the emphasis on safety (Covid precautions) and the friendliness and courtesy demonstrated. The rooms are very pleasant and private and the communal areas are clean and spacious. The staff are welcoming and friendly and their interaction with residents is respectful and supportive. This is somewhere I would recommend. I have been a district nurse in the past and this home comes high on my list of praise-worthy homes.

I visited my friend's mother over a long period of years. I stayed with her for several hours each time I visited at least once a week. During Covid, obviously, restrictions applied and it became close family only. The lady had Covid at least twice. The care was above the expected, all the staff were caring and kind.

I am so pleased at the excellent progress my mom has achieved with the excellent care from all the staff, since coming to The Beeches. The staff are helpful, friendly and there is a really good feeling. My mom loves her cups of tea, even available in the night time. This has really helped her to settle, with company, regular care and good food. All the various teams seem to play a cohesive part in making a whole, excellent package. The care button available 24/7 is a great source of comfort as she used to be frightened of the night times, since her husband died. My mother's confidence has grown along with her wellbeing improved dramatically - GP care and enjoyable hairdresser, manicures, summer fete and jubilee fun.