Beechgrove Care Home

Carstairs Road, Lanark ML11 7SR

9.9 55 Reviews

Funding & Fees Guide for Beechgrove Care Home

Funding Types Accepted

Self funding (Private)

Local Authority with Top-Up

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NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding

Weekly Charges per Person

Self-Funded Residential Care £1,704 – £1,704
Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,704 – £2,177
Self-Funded Nursing Care £2,177 – £2,177
Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £2,177 – £2,177
RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £2,177 – £2,177
RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £2,177 – £2,177
RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care £2,177 – £2,177
RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £2,177 – £2,177

(these prices are only a guideline, please contact Beechgrove Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

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Bar/Café

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Ground Floor Accommodation only

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Near Public Transport

Own Furniture if required

Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)

Phone Point in own room

Residents Internet Access

Residents Kitchenette

Smoking not permitted

Television point in own room

Wheelchair Access

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Review from E M (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 May 2022
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Overall Experience

I am so glad I chose Beechgrove for my dad's last home. He felt at home here, and that is because of the love and care from all the staff here.
The care staff were so friendly and kept me informed of my dad's health and his care. I couldn't have asked for a better place for my dad to spend his last

days.

Reply from Maggie Allison, Care Home Manager at Beechgrove Care Home

Thank you for such a heartwarming review; he was such a lovely man, who from the minute he came, was just part of our family and a pleasure to have in our home.

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Review from D C (Son of Resident) published on 9 May 2022
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Very friendly staff, very caring and nothing was too much trouble, especially when Mum was in her last few days. Nurses kept Mum pain-free, and her passing was peaceful.

Reply from Maggie Allison, Care Home Manager at Beechgrove Care Home

Thank you very much for your lovely comments. We will pass these on to the team. I know that mum was here for a short period of time, but it was a pleasure to care for mum.

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Review from D E (Son of Resident) published on 9 May 2022
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The home is comfortable, and very clean. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable.

Reply from Maggie Allison, Care Home Manager at Beechgrove Care Home

Thank you very much for your review. It's important to us that everyone who comes into the home has a comfortable and clean environment and meet with friendly staff who are able to answer any questions.

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Review from I M (Niece of Resident) published on 15 February 2022
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All staff at Beechgrove did their job in an exemplary manner.
Office staff and those answering the phone were very welcoming and dealt professionally with Covid restrictions. A newsletter added a personal touch.
The home itself was fresh and clean with residents able to personalise their rooms.

Nursing staff kept the family fully aware of my aunt’s condition. They acted promptly to each new challenge to her health, always seeming to be one step ahead when planning her care.
My aunt was treated with respect and friendliness and looked well with regularly set hair. As her death approached, we knew she was receiving the very best of care.
I will always be grateful that in the last months of her life my aunt was in a safe, caring environment.

Reply from Maggie Allison, Care Home Manager at Beechgrove Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to submit your review. All feedback is very much appreciated, your kind words will be passed to everyone that was concerned with your aunts care. Our aim is always to give the best care with kindness and respect even in the most difficult of times not only to our residents but to their families as well.

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Review from I C (Sister of Resident) published on 15 November 2021
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I find the staff very helpful and always willing to help.
The food could be a lot better.

Reply from Maggie Allison, Care Home Manager at Beechgrove Care Home

Thank you for your review. I will pass on your kind words to the team.

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Review from Elaine M (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 November 2021
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My mum has dementia and since going into care would not leave her room then on Sunday the team of staff managed to get my mum to participate in the Halloween party, she had a ball and never stopped dancing, she now eats her meals in the dining room with everyone else!

Reply from Maggie Allison, Care Home Manager at Beechgrove Care Home

Thank you very much for taking the time to give us a review. It's important to us to make all residents feel at home and help them settle in and feel comfortable in their new home.

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Review from Tom G (Son of Resident) published on 27 October 2021
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I find the staff at this care home extremely accommodating and can’t do enough for me when making an enquiry or in dealing with my mum. On top of this, they are very professional and competent staff at all levels. I’m always met with a personal first name greeting and feel comfortable knowing they are

looking after our nearest and dearest when they need it most.

Reply from Maggie Allison, Care Home Manager at Beechgrove Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to submit your review. We aspire to make everyone welcome at Beechgrove, residents, families and visitors alike. We are here to care for our residents needs whatever they may be and will always do our best to make everyone comfortable and happy in their surroundings.

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Review from Peter M (Husband of Resident) published on 25 June 2021
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My wife is immobile and requires a lot of assistance and care from the staff team at Beechgrove. She is treated and cared for and I have full trust in the team's abilities, the cleanliness of the room and common spaces as well as other services provided. We are kept informed regularly about my wife

and what is happening at Beechgrove. I would highly recommend Beechgrove where my wife really has settled quickly this gives me peace of mind.

Reply from Maggie Allison, Care Home Manager at Beechgrove Care Home

Thank you for your review. We aim to help settle residents so that they feel comfortable, safe and at home in their surroundings. Whether they require a lot of assistance or are able to manage on their own our staff are on hand whatever is needed.

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Review from Margaret M (Niece of Resident) published on 7 May 2021
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My uncle has been a resident for 10 years. During this time he has required varied care and support. The staff, though changing, have become his second family. My main priority is that they care for my uncle as if he was their own and I can’t fault them at all. I’m not saying they’re perfect but they

try 100 %. Any questions are answered honestly and requests have been fulfilled. During the pandemic they have kept us up to date with photos and informed of any issues for which the whole family are grateful. Keep up the good work team.

Reply from Maggie Allison, Care Home Manager at Beechgrove Care Home

Thank you for your review. We aim to care and treat all our residents as family and it is a delight to hear that you feel this way. We do not always get things right but we are open and honest and do our best. Teamwork is the key. When families are not able to visit - photos and telephone calls are important, no matter what the situation.

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Review from Kathleen (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 May 2021
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I would love to thank the staff for the caring way they treat my mum - there is such a peaceful feeling in the home as soon as you walk through the door and the staff are always very attentive and approachable. My mum is happy and treated with love and respect - she is very content and knows she feels

she gets treated like family - we could not ask for anything more than this - so thank you to all the staff.

Reply from Maggie Allison, Care Home Manager at Beechgrove Care Home

Thank you for leaving such a lovely review. Our staff will be very happy to hear your kind words. We aim for all our residents to feel at home here and be happy and content in their surroundings. A residents wellbeing is our first priority and we aim to promote the best quality of life possible for everyone.

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Review from Eddie D (Son of Resident) published on 29 April 2021
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My 99-year-old mother became a resident of Beechgrove Care Home in mid-September 2020. This was after she had spent around six weeks in hospital recovering from surgery to repair a fractured hip. When she arrived at Beechgrove she was underweight and emotionally and physically exhausted. However,

she settled into her new home quickly and it did not take long for her overall general condition to improve significantly and this remains the case in April 2021. This improvement is due in no small part to the excellent care she has received - excellent accommodation in her own room, good food and helpful, friendly and considerate staff.
It is a great comfort to me to know that my mother is being very well cared for in high-class Beechgrove.

Reply from Maggie Allison, Care Home Manager at Beechgrove Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind words. It's important to us here at Beechgrove to provide a high standard of care and look after each individual needs to promote their health and wellbeing. We understand that it's a difficult situation for families with the transition of their loved ones going into care and am glad this has been a positive experience for all.

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Review from P T (Friend of Resident) published on 23 April 2021
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I have visited a close friend twice in Beechgrove as her son is unable to visit owing to Covid restrictions. Visits have been a pleasant experience for both my friend and myself. The staff are both friendly and efficient despite what must be an increased workload because of restrictions. If I had to

go into a care home myself I would be happy to choose Beechgrove.

Reply from Maggie Allison, Care Home Manager at Beechgrove Care Home

Thank you very much for the lovely comments. The past year has been difficult for everyone and we are delighted that we have been able to reunite you with your dear friend and enjoy your time with her within our home.

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Review from R S (Son of Resident) published on 15 March 2021
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My dad was moved from hospital into Beechgrove Care Home at the start of January. His mental health had deteriorated drastically after being in hospital since October. In under 3 weeks the Beechgrove Care Home staff had shown, care, compassion, patience and kindness to my dad and the change in his mental

health in 3 weeks was just remarkable.

Reply from Maggie Allison, Care Home Manager at Beechgrove Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind words. We are happy to hear that dad has settled in well here at Beechgrove and its great to see the improvement in dad in such a short period of time.

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Review from Jess M (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 December 2020
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My appreciation for the staff and facilities at Beechgrove Care Home could not be higher. The care for my 100-year-old mum and family was excellent.
Their friendly and sensitive approach ensured that my mum maintained her dignity to the end of her days. At all times they kept us informed of any particular

needs or concerns. I visited virtually every day.
With the agreement of the family, I was also included in the update on the care of the elderly gentleman whom I also visited. His family lived overseas. Beechgrove Care Home went over and above with the care of this gentleman.

Reply from Maggie Allison, Care Home Manager at Beechgrove Care Home

Many thanks for your review. It’s important to us that we involve and keep families up to date in their loved one's care. I will pass on your kind words to the team.

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Review from M B (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 November 2020
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My mother resided in Beechgrove for over two years until her death. She was looked after with dignity by dedicated, caring staff who went above and beyond their care of duty. Their respect and kindness did not stop with their residents, staff were also there for me when I needed support. I felt welcomed

at every visit and was kept informed and involved in all decisions made. My one criticism would be that there does not appear to be sufficient numbers of staff at times. This can impact on the care given. In my opinion, a few extra staff would provide full support for residents and alleviate pressure on staff.

Reply from Maggie Allison, Care Home Manager at Beechgrove Care Home

Thank you for your review. It is always good to hear that families are happy with the care and support given, not only to their loved ones but to families themselves when needed. We strive to be fully staffed at all times, unfortunately for various reasons, this may not always be achieved but we aim to continue to provide adequate care to all.

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Meet the Team (18)

Elena Paraschiv

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2019

Elena came from Romania, her biggest dream was to become a nurse and work in the UK and wear the “Navy Blue” uniform. She loves looking after elderly people, one of the reasons being she never got to know her grandparents. She Joined Beechgrove in 2019 and hopes her passion, skills and friendly demeanour make a real difference in our residents’ lives. Elena accepted the Deputy Managers post in January 2020 giving her a new challenge and career path within the care sector. She continues to develop her knowledge and skills to ensure the best possible care and environment for our residents. Elena took over the Home Manager role in August 2024 having the same mindset of making sure the delivery of quality and person-centred care of our residents is maintained at high standards.

Carol Bannatyne

Job Title: Administrator

Joined: 2012

Carol joined our team in January 2012, she has had many years’ experience in accounts and admin. Families can find it a daunting experience when a loved one is admitted to a care home and welcome the time that Carol takes to explain the financial side of this. Carol works closely with social work managing enquires and availability, she is also involved with recruitment, training, staff files and much more. Carol will also support staff wherever she is needed and enjoys making sure that the residents are happy and settled in their new environment.

Kyle Legg

Job Title: Receptionist

Joined: 2023

Kyle started as a Receptionist in April 2023, she greets all visitors with her smile and outgoing personality.

She has many years of experience in the care home environment and enjoys all aspects of her role including supporting care staff when needed.

Alison Graham

Job Title: Night Nurse

Joined: 2006

Allison was the very first nurse here at Beechgrove when it first opened in 2006. Alison has been a nurse for 32 years she is dedicated to the care of our residents, making sure their individual care needs are met.

Mary McLean

Job Title: Staff Nurse

Joined: 2014

Mary started her nursing career in Paediatrics and has now come full circle she has been caring for the elderly for many years, being at Beechgrove for the last eight. Mary is a kind, caring and dedicated individual, the nursing care she provides to her residents is totally focused on their health and wellbeing and is carried out with complete dignity and respect.

Linda Parker

Job Title: Day Nurse

Joined: 2012

Linda started working here at Beechgrove in 2012. Linda has 27 years of experience as a nurse and has many years of experience in adult nursing. It’s important to her to ensure our residents are treated with dignity and respect when all care needs are being delivered.

Wendy Begg

Job Title: Senior Carer

Joined: 2006

Wendy has been in caring for 26 years, she was one of the first employees when Beechgrove opened in 2006. Wendy is compassionate about her job and the needs of her residents going out of her way to ensure they have everything they need to improve and maintain their independence within the home.

Hazel Turner

Job Title: Senior Carer

Joined: 2014

With over forty years of experience in the care sector, Hazel has been a Senior Carer with us for the past eight years. She is a great role model to new staff and is happy to lead by example to promote the highest standards within our home. Hazel is also passionate about teaching and has taken on the new role of Moving & Handling trainer here at Beechgrove.

Leaann Mitchell

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant

Joined: 2007

Leaann came to Beechgrove 15 years ago after the birth of her son although she has been in caring for over 23 years. She has an SVQ 3 in Health & Social Care. Leaann is passionate about her role and enjoys providing the best possible care for her residents. Leaann was delighted to now be a Senior Carer since September 2022

Jeannie Morrison

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant

Joined: 2015

Jeannie began in Beechgrove as a Domestic Assistant in 2015. After several years doing this she was keen to move over to the caring side of the job. She started her new role as Care Assistant in 2017. Completed her SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care. Jeannie was promoted to Senior Carer in December 2021.

Lynsey O’Hara

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant

Joined: 2020

Lynsey began work in Beechgrove Care home in September 2020 at the height of the pandemic as a Domestic Assistant. It was clear very early on for all to see that Lynsey would make an excellent Care Assistant, Lynsey’s compassion, willingness to help and understanding of our resident’s needs were outstanding, and she was persuaded to transfer her skills to becoming a Care Assistant in June 2021. From there Lynsey quickly and competently completed her SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.

Her development in her caring role went from strength to strength and it was decided in September this year 2022 that she should be promoted to Senior Care Assistant.

Margaret Somerville

Job Title: Housekeeper

Joined: 2012

Margaret has worked in Beechgrove since November 2012, she started as a Domestic Assistant and moved to Housekeeper in 2021. Her role consists of leading the housekeeping team, ordering supplies, and ensuring cleaning standards are kept high.

Jhon Trujillo

Job Title: Maintenance

Joined: 2016

Jhon is originally from Columbia and then Spain came to Beechgrove in 2016, he is a great asset to our home and can turn his hand to anything. He is responsible for most of the maintenance within the home.

Debbie Jamieson

Job Title: Cook

Joined: 2006

Debbie studied at college from the age of 18 to qualify as a Soup Cook, progressing to cooking 18 months later. Debbie began employment as a Carer then married and gave up work when she had her family. She returned 10 years later to employment at Homecare then moved to care at Beechgrove Care Home before moving over to the kitchen to take the post of Cook, she has been a constant here now for the past 15 years. Debbie strives to ensure our residents enjoy their food and maintain a well-balanced healthy diet.

Louise Aitchison

Job Title: Laundry Assistant

Joined: 2023

Louise has many years of experience in a laundry environment. Louise has an outgoing personality and is keen to help out with anything at all.

Patrick Bogan

Job Title: Laundry Assistant

Joined: 2023

Patrick is bubbly and always up for making everyone smile with his good sense of humour. Patrick has previously worked with the general public and has great respect for everyone.

Rebecca Workman

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2023

Rebecca has caring experience and is always keen to ensure all resident's needs are met.

She is keen to get all our residents as an individual to ensure she knows their likes and dislikes.

Carys Anthony

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2023

Carys has no careering experience but is a very keen young lady who is looking to improve her knowledge and skills in the care sector as this is something she has always wanted to do.

How well do we support people's wellbeing?	Very good (5)
How good is our leadership?	Very good (5)
How good is our staff team?	Good (4)
How good is our setting?	Very good (5)
How well is care and support planned?	Good (4)

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