Beachcomber Care Home

12 North Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 7AA

01915819451

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

21 December 2022

Provider

A. Charles Thomas (Care) Limited

Beds

48 beds

About Beachcomber Care Home

Beachcomber Care Home is a residential care home in County Durham, offering accommodation and personal care for adults. Details of the most recent CQC inspection findings are set out below.

Beachcomber Care Home provides accommodation and personal care for up to 48 people, with 41 residents at the time of inspection. People living there told inspectors they received safe care. Safety monitoring systems had improved since the last inspection, with risks documented, though some recording inaccuracies were noted.

Staff understood current risks and how to respond to them, and concerns about safety were acted on promptly. Staff knew how to raise safeguarding concerns appropriately.

Medicines were managed safely overall. There was initially unclear written guidance about topical and "as and when needed" medicines, though the registered manager corrected this during the inspection. Safe staffing levels were observed at the service.

Source: CQC inspection report, 19 January 2023

Specialist Care

Older peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

GardenEn-suite RoomsLiftWheelchair AccessibleLaundry ServiceDining RoomHairdresser

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

Most rooms have en-suite toilet facilities, according to the provider.
The home has panoramic sea views and two quiet garden areas.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 48 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SR7 7AA

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Physical disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 19 January 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 21 December 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 16 March 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 16 March 2018: Good
Well-led: Requires improvement

Questions prompted by these ratings

Well-led: What has changed in management, checks and oversight since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Beachcomber Care Home's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Beachcomber Care Home, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Beachcomber Care Home, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Beachcomber Care Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

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