Beech House - Halesworth

Beech Close, Halesworth, IP19 8BQ

01986872197

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

19 February 2020

Provider

The Partnership In Care Limited

Beds

49 beds

About Beech House - Halesworth

Beech House is a residential care home in Halesworth, Suffolk, providing care for older people, including some living with dementia. Details of its most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Beech House in Halesworth accommodates 44 older people, including some living with dementia, with capacity for up to 49 residents in a single adapted building. The home has systems in place to assess and manage risks to residents, with staff guidance provided to reduce identified hazards. Staffing levels are calculated to meet people's care and support needs, and recruitment follows safe practices.

Infection control processes are implemented to prevent cross-infection, and medicines are managed safely.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 March 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

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: 49 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · IP19 8BQ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 10 March 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 19 February 2020.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 30 November 2017: Good
CaringPublished 30 November 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 30 November 2017: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Beech House - Halesworth'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 Beech House - Halesworth, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Beech House - Halesworth, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Beech House - Halesworth'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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees