Beckside

Middle Street, North Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 9QX
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  • Beckside, Lincoln
Overlooking the local village green, Beckside offers reliable, high-quality care for older people in a comfortable, homely setting.

The experienced care team include registered nurses and provide round the clock professional support, tailored to the needs of each resident. Beckside was also one of the first care homes to achieve the Gold Standards Framework, a special award recognising excellent palliative care.

To enhance residents’ wellbeing, there is a dedicated activities coordinator, who organises a wide-ranging programme of outings and activities to enable them to pursue their preferred interests and hobbies.

The Senior Cook and her team are proud to provide delicious, traditional home-cooked meals catering for every taste and occasion.

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Care Provided by Beckside

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 58 Service Users
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Cancer Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Andrea Brooks (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (56)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2009
    • Number of floors: 1

Funding & Fees Guide for Beckside

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £1,050 – £1,200
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,205 – £1,290
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,563 – £1,563
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,130 – £1,290
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,290 – £1,370
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,687 – £1,688

  • Your fees cover several areas while in their care.
    These services are: Personal care, accommodation,
    utilities, use of communal areas, meals, drinks and
    snacks, laundry (excluding dry cleaning),
    housekeeping, maintenance and activities run by the
    home.


    Services NOT included in price are: dentistry, chiropody,
    physiotherapy, occupational therapy, opticians, hairdressing,
    medications, toiletries, clothing, newspapers/magazines.
    During your stay, you may need to purchase additional goods
    and services. If they are able to provide such goods and
    services, they will tell you how much these goods and services
    will cost and they expect that you will pay for these goods and
    services at the time you request them.
    They can accompany loved ones to private appointments,
    however the fee attached to this is £21 per hour. Where private taxi
    services are used for transportation to appointments the cost should
    be paid for by yourself.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Beckside to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Beckside Reviews (82)

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Beckside has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.892) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Beckside has 82 reviews.

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Review from Rebecca W (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't thank them enough for the care they gave my Dad. They looked after him brilliantly, and the staff were amazing. He had a lovely room overlooking the park and a bird table outside to look at the birds. The food was good (although my dad grumbled but this was down to his changing tastebuds) and
the standards very high. My dad enjoyed the Friday quiz. They were kind and considerate and gave him a lot of dignity in his last days. Many thanks to everyone.

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Review from C D (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff were caring and looked after mum to a very high standard. Sadly, mum wasn't able to spend more time at Beckside following a stroke. Mum was just starting to settle in during September but passed away on November 24th 2019. Thanks again for making her feel welcome.

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Review from J M (Son of Resident) published on 12 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly, caring, polite service by staff who offer a genuine service to make family member and family feel completely at ease and reassured.

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Review from S F (Wife of Resident) published on 28 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My late husband died in Beckside nursing home on 10th October 2019. He was there for almost 5 months and during that time was cared for excellently. Because I could no longer care for him, this gave me peace of mind, which was so important.

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Review from Christopher S (Nephew of Resident) published on 22 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My uncle spent the last 5 weeks of his life at Beckside. During his time there, he was treated with compassion and dignity. My father and I will be eternally grateful to the staff, who went out of their way to make my uncle as comfortable as possible, while he was in their care. I cannot recommend 'Beckside'
enough! They did a superb job and they should be very proud of themselves, I certainly am.

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Review from Angela G (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum spent 10 days in Beckside and then moved to another care home. I thought that the care of Beckside would end when my mum moved, to my surprise, not only did the amazing care continue, but it excelled itself. Every single member of staff from top to bottom went above and beyond to ensure that
not only my mum was treated with care and dignity- so were we. This place will live forever in my heart.

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Review from Amanda W (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum was treated with care, dignity and love. The staff were all wonderful. I can't praise Beckside enough.

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Review from Marilyn B (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother stayed here after a fall at home. We found the staff of Beckside to be extremely helpful, caring and supportive during my mother’s stay. Nothing was too much trouble and any help my mother needed was given with kindness and good cheer. The room was very pleasant and the food good. My mother
is quite happy to stay here again should the need arise.

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Review from Karen N (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic home staff are extremely approachable, very caring and supportive not only to my mum but also to me, nothing was any trouble at all.

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Review from Bob T (Son of Resident) published on 11 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Care at Beckside it's very good. The entire care team is friendly, personable and professional. Facilities are reasonable although some of the bedrooms would benefit from a facelift. Catering and laundry services work well, outside spaces are well maintained and entertainment is first class. Nursing
staff members are excellent.

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Review from Philip C (Resident) published on 20 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

They provide an excellent service particularly for those needing nursing care.
It gave me time and space to build up my strength to go home.

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Review from Derek R (Respite Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 10 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I spent 5 weeks in the home while my partner was unable to care for me having just come out of hospital herself.
Everyone of the staff made my stay very comfortable and catered to all my needs.
We were well entertained with trips out and quizzes. Everything was very good during my stay here.

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Review from J M (Son of Resident) published on 28 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

After reviewing eight homes of suitability for care for my mother, I chose Beckside for the following reasons: (1) the number of care staff available over 24 hours was visibly greater than all other homes visited (2) level of cleanliness was better (3) fresh food prepared in own kitchens. The care and
attention received during my mother's year of occupation lived up to expectations as being very good. The only downside was that room was quite small, but adequate.

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Review from Alan M (Son of Resident) published on 14 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We visited a large number of care homes in the area and used some for respite care before deciding on Beckside.
The level of care and attention afforded by the staff far exceeded any others and we were more than pleased with the decision to put Mum in their kind and compassionate home.

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Review from Anne B (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mum needed 24-hour care and after much research I chose Beckside. It has a good reputation especially end of life care. I wanted a 'home' for Mum where she could make friends and have an active social life. Beckside has a great activity programme and family and visitors are always welcome. It looks
on to a lovely park and is so easy to get to. She had her own room and facilities too. Unfortunately for my mum, it was too late but Beckside's end of life care was wonderful. She always said the ladies were killing her with kindness! Mum liked a whisky and they didn't mind. I couldn't have wished for her to be anywhere else when she passed away!

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Review from Alison B (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

To be able to leave your much loved, frail and elderly parent in the care of a nursing home in total confidence that they are safe, secure and happy is precious beyond belief! Beckside gave us that confidence on a daily basis. Every single member of staff throughout each discipline treated my mother
and us as if we were a part of their family. Each one displayed an innate kindness and concern for our well being that we will never forget. My Mother's last weeks were peaceful thanks to this fabulous place! As her illness progressed I was practically living in the home too, so I saw and heard how staff interacted with each other and residents at all hours of the day and night. I witnessed only care, compassion and good humour even when staff were dealing with immensely challenging situations. I heartily recommend Beckside to everyone in the knowledge they brought peace to our family at the most traumatic time - Thank you Beckside Staff - each and every one of you!

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Review from Joanna G (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mum came to live at Beckside Care Home initially for palliative care. Her initial fears were quickly relieved by the friendly welcome and homely atmosphere. She chose her room and a comfortable recliner chair was provided for her use. In fact, my mum outlined her original diagnosis by over a year
and I put this down to the excellent care she received.

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Review from S C (Resident) published on 26 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident at Beckside nursing home for approximately 6 months. This has been life changing and at times a traumatic time for our family. However, the skill and compassion shown to our family have made this time bearable. The staff are kind and caring. The meals are great and plentiful
and a fantastic range of activities are organised for those who wish to join in. The fabric of the building is showing signs of wear but the staff themselves make Beckside a first class establishment. I cannot thank them enough for making us feel that our mother is safe and cared for when we needed help.

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Review from S T (Niece of Resident) published on 19 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I observe that residents are treated with respect, are encouraged to be active and sociable and are well cared for. The majority of staff are friendly, understanding and provide a good all round standard of care, appropriate to the individual.
The home has a welcoming atmosphere, is clean and free
from unpleasant odours.
Residents clothes and belongings are well cared for. The provision of services, like hairdressing and chiropody, is very helpful.
During the last weeks of my aunt's life, her care was well managed, sensitive and appropriate, I appreciated that.

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Review from Claire M (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum received palliative carer in Beckside for 6 weeks.
The staff were very attentive and always made time to come and talk to us about mums care.
Mum was made as comfortable as possible and was well looked after at a very difficult time.
I would highly recommend Beckside.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.892)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.892) out of 10 for Beckside is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.892 for Beckside is calculated as follows: ( (165 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 185 Ratings = 4.892

  • b) 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Beckside is based on 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 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 58 registered maximum number of service users is 11.6, which has been reached with 16 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 14 Sep 2021

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  • Caring

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  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (5)

Andrea

Andrea Brooks

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 1995

Andrea began her career with the Trust in September 1995 as a relief carer working in the residential and nursing unit gaining invaluable experience working with the nursing team. Andrea went on to be promoted to the role of Senior Carer and at that time achieved her NVQ Level 2. Andrea then went on to become a Care Leader and achieved her NVQ Level 3. Andrea later became a Home Manager and achieved her QCF Diploma Level 5.


Andrea loves coming to work and has an excellent bond with her team and the residents. Andrea has an open door policy and welcomes in anyone who would like to meet with her.


One of the fond memories is meeting the Duke of Gloucester which was an amazing day and the residents and families loved it!


Andrea loves meeting new people and enjoys the fact that she is helping and supporting others.


Andrea has lots of hobbies, enjoys being a mother, keeping fit and being very sociable.


Claire

Claire Ashmore

Job Title: Care Leader

Joined: 1992

Claire started working for OSJCT in August 1992, firstly working as a kitchen assistant but after a few months she decided she would like to work as a Carer. Claire started in care as a relief carer and after a few years she
progressed to Care Leader and achieved her Level 2 and 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care to become a Care Leader.


Claire knows that some days can be challenging, rewarding and never the same but that is what she loves about her job, no two days are the same. For Claire, it feels great when you can overcome a challenge and you can make a difference in your resident's life. She find's it very interesting talking to the residents and listening to their life stories and what they have achieved in their lives.


Over the years Claire has had a lot of fun doing many fund raising and sponsored activities for Beckside from a tandem skydive, sponsored walks and dressing up in a variety of costumes to entertain the residents with shows organised at the home !


When she is not working Claire loves to travel abroad and experience the different cultures and foods of the countries she is visiting. Claire also likes to relax doing jigsaw puzzles or reading a good book.


Lindsay

Lindsay Pybus

Job Title: Activities Co-Ordinator

Lindsay started at Beckside as a Carer, most of the staff and residents have nicknamed her ‘Lindsay Lips’ because of the bright red lipstick she wears.


Lindsay is a vibrant bubbly member of the Beckside family and when the opportunity arose for Lindsay to assist within the Activities Co-ordinator’s role, this seemed like the ideal opportunity for Lindsay who has a great rapport with our residents. She loves to sing around the home, which brings a smile to everyone’s face. Lindsay has great ideas for different activities, from a sports day between residents and staff, a social club within the home to arts and crafts, games and many more. Lindsay encourages all residents to participate in the activities but is also considerate and mindful if they decline.


Lindsay is married with 4 children and 7 grandchildren. Lindsay spends a lot of her time with family but also enjoys walking her two beloved dogs


Sue

Sue Gill

Job Title: Head Housekeeper

Joined: 2011

Sue is the Head Housekeeper at Beckside and has worked in the care industry for seven years , five of which have been at Beckside where she achieved her NVQ 3 in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership.


Sue's day is varied and she works hard with her team to ensure that the day to day running and cleaning of the home is adhered too, the most exciting part for her is when visitors say positive things about the home.


After many years of working as a Sales Manager both in fitness and footwear, Sue decided she wanted to take on another challenge so trained and went to study as a Therapeutic Counsellor where she gained her Diploma, along side other qualifications linked with counselling.


Sue also has qualifications including the Care Activities Organiser Certificate and a Level 3 in an End of Life Course.


When Sue is not at work she enjoys spending time with her family, eating out and playing with her four grandchildren.


A little unknown fact about Sue is that she used to be an ear model!


Brigette

Brigette Barraclough

Job Title: Activities Co-Ordinator

Joined: 2017

Brigette enjoys the caring aspect of her role and applied for a job at Boultham Park House first as a carer, after caring for a family member for 20 years until they passed. In 2016, while there she also assisted the Activities Co-ordinator at the home. In 2017 Brigette started at Beckside in her role as Activities Co-ordinator.
Brigette enjoys interacting with the residents, and reads the news headlines once a week, which the residents love, she organises lots of entertainment, from singers, boat trips to birds of prey! Brigette also likes to spend one to one time with the residents who cannot participate in the group activities.


Brigette is married and loves to take her dog for walks and likes her holidays abroad.