Beechwood House

Devon Court, Devon Drive, Brimington, Chesterfield, S43 1DX

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

14 June 2018

Provider

Walton Lodge Limited

Beds

10 beds

Rating history

GoodJun 2018

First inspected by CQC in 2018, rated Good.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Walton Lodge Limited, which runs 7 care homes in England: 4 rated Good and 3 Requires Improvement.

Average care home fees in the East Midlands: £958 a week for residential care and £1,250 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Beechwood House

Beechwood House is a small residential care home in Brimington, near Chesterfield, with 10 beds. It is run by Walton Lodge Limited and provides care for older people, younger adults, and people with learning disabilities. The home is situated on Devon Drive, making it accessible to local amenities and services in the Derbyshire area.

The home was last inspected by the Care Quality Commission in June 2018, when it received a Good rating. As a smaller care setting, Beechwood House offers a more intimate environment compared to larger facilities. Its mixed client base means it supports people across different age groups and care needs within a single setting.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Beechwood House, 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 Beechwood House, 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4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Beechwood House'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