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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9.9

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 J S (Friend of Resident) published on 28 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My friend was in Beckside care home for a very short while as she was terminal. The care was excellent, the staff were super, could not have been better. Long may it continue, and much love to them all 'superstars'.

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Review from Amanda J (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother came to Beckside for end of life care. The home itself is very well kept, tidy, well maintained. The room my mother had was well furnished and maintained. The staff and managers could not have been kinder or more accommodating.
Nothing was too much trouble and they were very approachable
and understanding at a very sad time. The room was also very clean with easy accessibility.

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Review from John R (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 19 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care provided for my brother and my sister-in-law was excellent. The care workers are kind, thoughtful and professional in all their dealings with my brother and sister-in-law. The home was clean and well run, with everyone trying their best for all the residents. The food was excellent. The nursing
care, when needed, was excellent.

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Review from Melanie S (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My dad initially went to Beckside for 2 weeks respite as he was struggling been on his own following the death of my mum a few months previously. As he was also requiring help and support for his palliative care. He then remained at Beckside for a number of weeks until he passed away due to deteriorating
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As a family, we were impressed with the care and time spent caring for dad and us as well. I can't praise highly enough how he was looked after and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others considering Beckside for a loved one.

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Review from M T (Niece of Resident) published on 4 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

When my uncle first arrived, I had a few issues I went through with the manager. She gave me reassurance and a letter, a nurse was extremely helpful. I live 5 hours away and she registered the death for me. Took a lot of the worry off for me.

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Review from CSC (Son of Resident) published on 19 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We feel extremely fortunate that we were able to obtain a place for my mother at Beckside. My wife and I visited my mother often, so we were able to see the care being given to her on many occasions. We were always impressed by the high standard of care and the kindness shown to my mother, and also
the kindness and consideration shown to us.

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Review from Brian H (Friend of Resident) published on 28 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dear friend arrived in Beckside after a short spell in the hospital a few weeks ago and sadly died there this week. I was able to visit him on several occasions at Beckside. This was my first ever experience of visiting a Care-home. I can't find enough praise for the quality of the care I observed.
His room was more than adequate (given his circumstance - being torn away from his own home due to old age medical issues). The staff were just fabulous in every respect from the moment I pressed the button at the front door, the courtesy I experienced, and the dedication of the team to my friend's needs was extremely impressive.

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Review from Susan S (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum was in the last weeks of her life.
It was necessary to complete an advanced care plan.
A senior carer headed the meeting and treated mum very kindly with great empathy, enabling the form to be completed without distress.
As with all two years of her stay she was treated with much kindness, empathy
and helped retain her dignity.
In the final week, great compassion from every member of staff was observed.

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Review from Suzanne F (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The last few months of my mother's life was spent at Beckside where she was cared for with love and dignity. All the members of staff no matter what their position at Beckside found time to chat with the residents my mother being no exception. At the end of my mother's life mum was kept clean, comfortable
and above all pain free. I cannot thank and praise the staff enough.

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Review from J D (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our mother has reached the stage in her life when she needs an advanced care plan. The Beckaside head of care handled this with great sensitivity and diplomacy. In fact, all the staff here are very caring.

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Review from Richard P (Son of Resident) published on 1 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The decision to move my Mum into a care home was an extremely difficult and sad decision for the family to take. However, the manager at Beckside was very understanding and helped us by not putting any pressure on us and giving us time to come to terms with the decision. When Mum moved in she was moved
from the hospital and began in a nursing bed, but later she moved into a normal residents room as she felt more settled and secure.
Mum suffered from a severe eating disorder and was unable to walk due to weakness, but it was clear that the staff at Beckside understood her particular needs. As a family, we found that someone was always available to talk to if we had a problem or concern. I believe the staff at Beckside always put my Mum first in terms of her priorities and needs and we are extremely grateful for this and couldn't have asked for anything more.

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Review from Stephanie T (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I find the staff at the Beckside very friendly and approachable.
It is a very difficult situation when your loved one is suffering from dementia so it is vital that a care provider also takes family members' emotions into account, which includes providing support (to some extent) and talking to them,
Beckside does this.
My father also feels that my mother is well looked after.
He agrees that the staff are very good which is a relief as there's nothing more important than receiving good care which as we have discovered at a previous home can be hard to find.
Thank you all staff at the Beckside.

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Review from S G (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The ratings below should give an idea of my experience.
All the staff are friendly and my mother is happy and looked after.

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Review from Michael F (Husband of Resident) published on 17 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am pleased I got my wife into Beckside. The staff are wonderfully looking after my wife. It's a hard job they do with dignity. If you are looking for a care home Beckside is the one.

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Review from S K (Relative of Resident) published on 16 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall the care provided is good and the home is a very good standard. The food is good and seems to be of sufficient amount. The staff pay attention to the resident's needs at all times and we definitely feel that my aunt is being well looked after.

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Review from A G (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been in Beckside for three years I have no complaints at all except the bedrooms are very small.

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Review from E B (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

My mother has been failing since December 2016. She is 100 years old.
The staff seem kind.
My mother is moved in her bed regularly but her diet is mainly yoghurt and water.
I feel it is a waiting time.

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Review from Joan A (Wife of Resident) published on 14 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find all the carers good and well aware of all my husband's needs. As time has gone on they have altered and needs have added.
I leave my husband each time I visit well aware and rested to know he is in good care.

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Review from Rod (Son of Resident) published on 8 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I must say upon writing this review, that I've always had a rather negative view of nursing/residential homes. My exposure of which has been mostly limited, to the general media coverage of the sector. However, my experience with Beckside and the wonderful care that my mother received, has changed my
perception completely. My mother didn't have long when she was admitted in late January 2016. The caring way the staff dealt with a demanding and frightened resident was hugely re-assuring. I'm most grateful to all the staff who, although clearly under pressure, always made time for both my mother and myself with a frank but sensitive assessment of mum's condition. I was particularly impressed with how one staff member stayed with mum in her final moments, as I made my way to the home. Alas, I was too late but it was of great comfort to know that mum wasn't alone when she passed. Thank you to everyone at Beckside who put the care into Care.

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Review from B S (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 January 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has been at Beckside for over 2 and a half years. He is very settled and happy to live there. The staff are professional and caring. He has been persuaded to join in many of the activities that are arranged. His favourite is the boat trips. I have visited him in his room when the staff don't
know I'm with him, so hear how they knock on the door and start to talk to him. It's really reassuring for me to hear this, they all really seem to like him and treat him with great care and respect. I wouldn't want my dad to live anywhere else.

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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

    Good

  • 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.