Beechwood Grove

44-48 East Dean Road, Eastbourne, BN20 8EH

01323405600

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

15 July 2022

Provider

Oakland Primecare Limited

Beds

61 beds

About Beechwood Grove

Beechwood Grove is a nursing home in East Sussex, providing care for older people including those living with dementia and a range of health conditions such as stroke, diabetes and Parkinson's disease. The findings below set out what the Care Quality Commission observed on its most recent inspection.

Beechwood Grove accommodates up to 60 older people with general health problems including stroke, dementia, diabetes, heart problems, Parkinson's disease and mobility issues. The purpose-built home spans three floors with level access and is divided into three units: residential, memory loss and nursing. At inspection, 56 people were living there.

Systems existed to assess and monitor quality and safety, though documentation needed improvement. Incident and accident forms were completed but lacked documented analysis to prevent recurrence or mitigate risks. Staff assured inspectors that risk mitigation actions had been taken.

End of life care lacked person-centred, dignified delivery during the inspection, though clinical checks were in place. The deputy manager took immediate action when this was raised.

Source: CQC inspection report, 18 August 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger 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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 61 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BN20 8EH

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 18 August 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 15 July 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 25 June 2019: Good
CaringPublished 25 June 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 25 June 2019: 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 Beechwood Grove'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 Beechwood Grove, 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 Beechwood Grove, 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 Beechwood Grove'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