Beaconsfield Court Care Home

Galgate, Barnard Castle DL12 8ES
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9.4 112 Reviews
  • Beaconsfield Court Care Home, Barnard Castle
Located in the attractive town of Barnard Castle in County Durham, Beaconsfield Court is a purpose built care home offering residential and residential dementia care.

The extensively trained team will deliver all the specialist care and support services that loved ones require.

Personalised care plans consider not only medical, personal and dietary needs, but also the individual’s likes and dislikes, religious preferences, and any suggestions from family members that might make the resident's stay with the home that little bit more enjoyable.

Assisted by suggestions from the residents, the home’s wellbeing coordinators organise a varied year-round programme of things to do.

Many residents take pleasure in hobbies, including baking, writing, gardening, dancing, painting, quizzes, and playing chess. Some enjoy being a member of the residents’ forum.

Care Provided by Beaconsfield Court Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 32 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Laura Langridge (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 40+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (32)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2009

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Beaconsfield Court Care Home Reviews (112)

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9.4

Beaconsfield Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.425) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Beaconsfield Court Care Home has 112 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Beaconsfield Court Care Home has been recently refurbished and is lovely. The staff are all very pleasant and helpful. I would recommend this home to anyone.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Bedrooms a little small for people using electric wheelchairs. The rooms were clean and tidy. Care overall was very good although help with showers and baths was a little wanting. The food was very good. Entertainment very good. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Overall very good.

Reply from HC-One, Careline Team at Beaconsfield Court Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. We really value the feedback provided by those who use our services.
At Beaconsfield Court we have rooms in various sizes; residents are able to choose their room from those available at the time of admission. Residents staying for respite care are accommodated in the available vacant rooms.
Residents needs and preferences are discussed at the pre-admission assessment to ensure we can meet the individual's care requirements. We offer baths / showers at various times throughout the day to respect the resident’s choice and preferences.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

As a home I feel comfortable. I feel reassured with the nurse call system, it is always answered well. everybody is cheerful and helpful. The home is very clean, the laundry is terrific.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was visiting my friend of over 20 years and your home was so so welcoming. Your staff made me feel very welcome and my friend looks so cared for and looked after. It was so much for his wife to cope with and we all know he is now in a better place for his disability.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

I am satisfied with the care my wife is receiving at present!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife lives here and I am very pleased with the care she is given.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic atmosphere, scrabble and skittles were being played while I was there. Staff were very polite and very friendly.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely staff, lovely home, just lovely.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My cousin has had a lovely stay here and the staff and other residents are just great. Food is always very tasty and in always offered something to eat or drink when I visit. Staff are very happy and helpful.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother was a resident of the above care home for approx 4 1/2 years. (Died end of March) During this period her care was very good, her room was always clean and tidy. The food was excellent, plenty of variety. Entertainment was good, trips out in the minibus and many live entertainers. All the staff
were caring and supportive. Security arrangements were very good.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have settled in well. The staff are lovely and treat me with respect. The meals are nice, I don't like gravy and the staff make sure my meal does not have it on. Overall everything is excellent.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The care is good, I enjoy the activities, meals are lovely - good choice. I am happy here.

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.425)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.425) out of 10 for Beaconsfield Court Care Home 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 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 6 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 4.887 for Beaconsfield Court Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (63 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 71 Ratings = 4.887

  • 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 4.538 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Beaconsfield Court Care Home is based on 6 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 = 3.6

    • 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 32 registered maximum number of service users is 6.4. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 6.4 = 0.938

  • 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: 13 Jul 2023

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    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 (1)

Laura

Laura Langridge

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2018

What does ‘kindness’ mean to you?


“To me, kind care means treating all of our Residents as individuals and delivering person centred care.”


As a Healthcare Professional, Laura has gained a wealth of experience in providing care and nursing support to elderly people, to enrich their lives. She is a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards in care and quality of life for Residents.


Laura closely shares HC-One’s vision in aiming to provide the kindest care for each and every Resident. She extends this caring approach to her colleagues and works closely with them to deliver care and support to Residents in a way that they gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.


She also works hard to arrange events and activities with nearby schools and clubs and is always keen to include the local community in life at Beaconsfield Court.


When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Laura remarked:


“Seeing the Residents smile is the most enjoyable part of my job.”


Outside of work, Laura enjoys spending quality time with her 7-year-old daughter and riding her horse.


If you would like to find out more information about Beaconsfield Court, Laura has an ‘Open Door Policy’ and would be pleased to welcome you for an informal discussion.