Beechmore Court

The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 1 May 2026. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.

Date of assessment: 3 February to 26 March 2026. Beechmore Court is a care home for older people and people living with dementia. The service can accommodate up to 37 people. At the time of the assessment, there were 34 people living at the service.

The last rating for this service was Good (published 17 March 2021). At this assessment, we assessed all 33 quality statements, and the overall rating for the service has changed to outstanding.

We found a warm, welcoming service where people experienced highly personalised, compassionate care delivered by a stable and well‑led staff team. People, relatives, and external professionals consistently told us they felt the service was safe, with clear safeguarding systems, detailed personalised risk assessments, and strong learning from incidents. Staff were confident in reporting concerns and described an open culture where leaders act quickly and transparently. The environment was clean, well-kept, and supported by robust health and safety processes. Staffing levels were appropriate, and people received prompt support, including at mealtimes and for complex needs. Staff managed people’s medicines safely.

Care was consistently effective. People’s health and social care needs were assessed, and care plans were detailed, regularly reviewed, and reflected individual preferences and communication needs. Staff understood the Mental Capacity Act and applied best‑interest decision‑making well. Health needs were monitored closely, with strong partnership working across health and community teams.

Activities and engagement were exceptional, with a dedicated activities team offering stimulating, meaningful opportunities both in‑house and in the community. People benefited from a strong focus on independence, dignity, and emotional wellbeing. Relatives and professionals described the home as exceptionally kind, attentive and proactive. Staff felt highly valued, and their wellbeing was well supported.

The service was highly responsive and inclusive. People were supported to express their wishes, make choices and keep cultural, social, and spiritual connections. Feedback and suggestions were valued and used to improve the service. Examples showed excellent equity in access, outcomes, and advocacy, ensuring people lived well and, where needed, experienced dignified and compassionate end of life care.

The registered manager and senior leaders were highly regarded by staff, relatives, external professionals and people living in the home. Staff described the registered manager and senior leaders as exceptionally supportive, knowledgeable and committed to high‑quality care. Governance systems were robust, with effective auditing, oversight and reporting to senior leaders. The governance systems supported a culture where staff excelled in delivering highly personalised care. There was a strong culture of learning, continuous improvement and innovation, including digital tools to enhance safety and gather feedback. Across all evidence, Beechmore Court demonstrated a cohesive team ethos, clear values and a genuine commitment to improving people’s lives.