The Beeches Residential Home
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39-43 High Street
Ixworth
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP31 2HJ
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,165.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Requires Improvement |
Meet The Manager
Bev Shave is Manager at The Beeches Residential Home.
Bev has worked in health and social care since 2006, and holds a Diploma Level 5 in Leadership and Management.
Situated in the picturesque village of Ixworth, near Bury St Edmunds, The Beeches Residential Home is a Grade II listed home that supports a small community of 44 residents. Our priority is delivering care that maintains the dignity and individuality of each person, providing both physical and mental stimulation aimed specifically at those living with dementia.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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The Beeches is working within the government guidelines to help protect its staff and clients. |
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| Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability |
Social media provides an up to date window on the activities within a provider's setting.
We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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Our facilities have been tastefully adapted to provide easy access for those with lower mobility. The home has suitable wheelchair access along with lift access on each floor. All interiors within the home have been tailored to reduce distractions and anxiety for residents living with dementia. Every living space has been designed specifically to create a welcoming, friendly space that retains a sense of homeliness. Our lounge area is comfortably furnished and extends into a conservatory where residents can enjoy extensive views of the garden in comfort. |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Private Garden(s), Seating, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Description |
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The Beeches is home to both single and shared accommodation. All rooms are spacious and offer the luxury of TV points along with a wardrobe, chest of drawers and seating. A majority of rooms also benefit from en-suite facilities along with a telephone. Residents are encouraged to bring their favourite furnishings to make their room as homely as possible. The home has suitable wheelchair access and a lift to all floors, and the property is non-smoking. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 44 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Shared Room, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Freeview TV, Internet Access, Wifi. |
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,165.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,165.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,165.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Region | East |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| Activities Are So Important |
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We believe that The Beeches should be a positive and enjoyable experience. We have a dedicated activities coordinator to promote social activities. All activities are planned with the resident in mind to appeal to all tastes and reflect different requirements and abilities. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
39-43 High Street
Ixworth
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP31 2HJ
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Requires Improvement |
| Safe | Requires Improvement |
| Well Led | Requires Improvement |
| Caring | Requires Improvement |
| Responsive | Requires Improvement |
| Effective | Requires Improvement |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Assessment Date | 29th June 2026 |
| Published Date | 28th September 2026 |
| Current Report |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 20th January 2011 |
| Service Provider | S & A Care Limited, IP31 2HJ |
The Beeches Residential Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Cathedral. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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