Beeches Residential

OUR PHILOSOPHY OF CARE

Making the decision to find an alternative to caring for a person at home can be one of the most difficult decisions a person has to make, particularly if the person with dementia has been a long-time companion.

At the Beeches we recognise and understand the problems of caring for people with Dementia at Home.Established in 1987 We have been a specialist EMI unit since 2002, and our staff are trained to cope with these problems through dementia care training giving you the peace of mind to go about your day knowing your relative is in good hands. At The Beeches It is our policy not to use sedative medication, helping to maintain the persons dignity and self respect.

The Beeches is a "Home from Home" in a friendly, secure and relaxed environment. We aim to provide you with the best possible quality of life in an environment which is clean, comfortable, safe and welcoming.
We strive to preserve and maintain the dignity, individuality and privacy of Residents and remain sensitive to your ever changing needs.
Our residents are treated as individuals and are encouraged to enjoy life at the Home and to maximise their intellectual, social and physical potential.
We recognise that a Resident's family and friends have an invaluable part to play in a Resident's well-being, and we encourage visits whenever possible.
All our staff are appropriately qualified to ensure that we deliver the highest standards of care.
Staff undergo continuous training and development of their skills and experience to ensure that we maintain these standards at all times.

Summary of the Home

Set in the heart of the Norfolk countryside, The Beeches stands in 2 acres of land and was originally a rectory, it has been extended over the years to provide a variety of room styles varying from the old and gracious to contemporary.

The majority of the Home is on the ground floor with four bedrooms on the first floor, which are accessed by 1 staircase and a stair lift.

The day spaces are on the ground floor and include a reception hall, one large communal lounge, together with two small intimate day rooms, and a Dining room. We also have two courtyards which are both in bloom during the summer.

Registration

The Home is registered by the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) to provide Residential care for 44 dependent elderly Residents.
We are an approved provider with Norfolk Social Services.
We are a member of the National Care Homes Association.

Inspections

The Home welcomes inspections from official bodies at any time.
Visitors and members of the general public are also welcome to view by appointment. The Management also welcomes enquiries and are committed to a policy of sharing information and helping anyone who is seeking the services of a Care Home.

The Home is officially inspected by :-

CSCI
Norfolk fire office
Environmental Health Office

Catering

The Beeches offers a high standard of "Cuisine" organised and planned by the cook in conjunction with the Care team.

We aim to offer a wide range of alternatives and are committed to a policy of using fresh produce, and try not to repeat the same meal in a three weekly cycle.

Each meal will provide for a choice of Main courses and deserts, and the object is to offer a variety of dishes that are both appetising and nutritious, ensuring that:-

special diets are catered for.
There is a choice of where to eat.
Likes and dislikes are recorded in the "care plan" and regularly monitored.
Weekly menus are published.
A resident may have a guest join them for a meal, by arrangement.
Residents who require help are treated with dignity.

Social events

The Home has a wide range of activities including music visits and sing a longs, nail varnishing and reminiscence therapy. A hairdresser visits once a week and a chiropodist once a month. We also hold an annual winter bazaar, and a Summer fete.