The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home

Church Lane, Kelloe, Durham DH6 4PT
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The Beeches is set in a secluded peaceful garden on the outskirts of Kelloe Village in County Durham. The Home offers superb accommodation with 31 single beds, 26 of which have ensuite facilities.

The Beeches offers respite and overnight stays, whether residents' needs are Residential, EMI or Nursing, they also offer bariatric care. Carers believe in a holistic approach to Care where each person is treated as an individual. Dignity, Respect, Choice, Communication and Promotion of life skills and well being are a formative part of philosophy at the Beeches.

The aim is to ensure that Residents are able to enjoy freedom of lifestyle whilst receiving excellent levels of Care. The Beeches accommodates all personal needs through individualised care packages and can arrange a trial period if required. Employing trained staff and qualified Nurses.

Services - Activities, hairdressing, GP, Optician and Chiropodists visits.

The Beeches provides an excellent and varied menu for personal choices with flexible mealtimes.

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Care Provided by The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health Condition
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 31 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Cancer Care
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sandi Mason (Nurse Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Trial Period can be arranged
    • Ages 45+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (29)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2005
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home

  • 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 £730 – £730
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £730 – £730
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £762 – £762
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £802 – £979
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £730 – £730
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £730 – £730
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care £762 – £762
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £802 – £980
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home Reviews (10)

8.8

The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.753) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home has 10 reviews.

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Review from David S (Son of Resident) published on 14 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother, who had been in The Beeches Care Home for over two years, recently passed away. Throughout her time there, in residential and nursing care, it was always excellent. The staff there always displayed a professional approach to her care combined with sincerity and kindness. I was never in doubt
that my mother was well cared for in her last few years.

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Review from Lisa P (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My nanna was only in The Beeches for 5 short days until she passed away, however she received the best care from every member of staff!
Not only did they care around the clock for her but they also seen to us all as a family offering support and plenty of cups of tea. My dad even had meals from the
staff. They all went above and beyond and my nanna would have been so proud to pass away in her home town with amazing staff.
We as a family can not thank you all enough.

Reply from Sandi Mason, Home Manager at The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home

It was an absolute pleasure to ensure you were all cared for in the most difficult time. We are pleased to have offered the best care and support for your nanna and the extended family.


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Review from M N (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff were excellent, they went over and above. We were so happy with the way the staff looked after my Dad. They treated him like he was their own father. They were all very hard-working. The staff sat with him when the family were not there, they have gone over and above. They were patient and
caring, had compassion, calm under pressure. They were organized and had respect, reliability and a passion for supporting people. I would recommend this care home. Thank you for everything you’ve done for my dad.

Reply from Sandi Mason, Home Manager at The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home

Thank you for your kind words, we as a team strive to ensure the best care for your loved one.


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Review from T I (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I think The Beeches Nursing Home is very good, Father is very well taken care of.
The staff are excellent, couldn't ask for better.
I am very happy with the care he receives.
The staff are very hard-working and I can't thank them enough.

Reply from Lisa Tones, Deputy Manager at The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home

Thanks for your kind words regarding the home and the staff.


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Review from Louisa D (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have nothing but praise for this home. The staff are wonderful and caring and my mother is being really well looked after. Thank you to everyone at The Beeches for your wonderful support of Mum and our family.

Reply from Lisa Tones, Manager at The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home

Thank you for your kind words, Louisa. Your mum is a pleasure to look after, please let us know if there is anything else that we can support you with. Regards, Lisa.


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Review from Laura M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 10 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely amazing staff! Great food is offered to the residents, very clean and very hospitable! They have gone over and beyond for my grandma and I couldn’t have asked for a better home to put her in! Would pick it 100 times over!

Reply from Lisa Tones, Deputy Manager at The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home

Thank you for such a lovely review, it's a pleasure to look after her.


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Review from H R (Wife of Resident) published on 16 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are lovely, give great care and are very patient. The home and grounds are looking a bit tired.

Reply from Lisa Tones, Manager at The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home

Thanks for your kind words and we take on board what you are saying. We are in the process of decorating at the moment.


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Review from P C (Resident) published on 7 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am currently a temporary resident here until I find care accommodation of my own. My care here is really good. The staff here are all wonderful. I'll be sad when I leave.

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Review from Barbara P (Friend of Resident) published on 4 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I visit a friend every week - she is pleased to be a resident. The staff/management are very good and caring and try to accommodate each of the resident's needs. Each resident is different ie; bad legs, arms, dementia etc, but they are all treated as an individual and looked after appropriately. The
staff sit and talk to the residents. They have some form of activity every day - bingo, card making, quizzes, singing and music, hairdressing also guinea pigs, hens, rabbits and birds to groom and interact with. There is plenty of food and personal hygiene is always a priority. Everywhere is clean and smelling nice.

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Review from Sheila B (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 September 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident at The Beeches Care Home for 4 and a half years, from the outset she settled into the home. I attribute this primarily to the care staff who were and still are wonderful. Nothing is too much trouble. The care home is clean, well decorated, well heated and the rooms clean
and tidy. There are regular activities and some outings for those residents able to participate. Having us act on behalf of my mother who is now unable to do so for herself, I have found the care staff and manageress always very approachable, professional and friendly. Sometimes there are mix ups with residents clothing which needs to be resolved.

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Current Review Score: 8.8 (8.753)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.8 (8.753) out of 10 for The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 4 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 4.733 for The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (34 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 45 Ratings = 4.733

  • 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 4.02 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home is based on 4 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 = 3.375

    • 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 31 registered maximum number of service users is 6.2. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 6.2 = 0.645

  • 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: 26 Nov 2022

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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 (1)

Sandi

Sandi Mason

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2024

My name is Sandi, I'm a registered nurse manager, and I've worked as a nurse for over 15 years. Im very passionate about caring for our residents and making it the best experience for them. I believe in the values of being kind, caring, compassionate and dignity in care.


Frequently Asked Questions about The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home

What types of Care is The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Learning Disability, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment & No Medical Intervention are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home provide?

Palliative Care, Day Care, Convalescent Care, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home have?

There are 29 Single Rooms and 1 Couple/Companion Room.

What are the Facilities & Services at The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is The Beeches Nursing and Residential Care Home to the centre of Durham?

5.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.