Beechmore Court is a residential care home for older people who are no longer able to live independently in their own homes or in sheltered accommodation. It is registered with the Care Quality Commission as a residential home for 36 older people and is inspected regularly.
Beechmore Court is owned by Cedarmore Housing Association Limited (CHA), a not-for-profit Christian organisation based in Bromley. Our CQC Registered Manager leads the team supporting people 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Beechmore Court
267 Southlands Road, Bickley, Bromley BR1 2EG
020 8468 7778
Beechmore Court gives person-centred care
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What are the qualifications for admission?
Most people come direct from their home environment. Some come from the Association’s three sheltered schemes: Cedarmore Court, Elenmore Court and Southmore Court. A waiting list is maintained.
Where people are likely to need financial support towards their fees, their admission should be sponsored by the Local Authority for the area in which they are living. Their residence at Beechmore Court will then be the subject of a contract between that Authority, the Association and the person.
Contact UsWhere people are likely to need financial support towards their fees, their admission should be sponsored by the Local Authority for the area in which they are living. Their residence at Beechmore Court will then be the subject of a contract between that Authority, the Association and the person.
- Who we are -
Staff
The CQC Registered Manager is responsible for leading the team supporting people at Beechmore Court. Our Registered Manager has been in post since 2012 and is supported by a Deputy along with care, domestic, catering, maintenance and administrative staff. Volunteer friends and committee members also assist in various roles such as reception services and activities.
The Association works hard to recruit and train high quality staff, who are sympathetic to its objectives and who are committed to the well-being of the people in their care. The ratio of care staff to people living at Beechmore Court is greater than most other residential care homes in Bromley.
The Association works hard to recruit and train high quality staff, who are sympathetic to its objectives and who are committed to the well-being of the people in their care. The ratio of care staff to people living at Beechmore Court is greater than most other residential care homes in Bromley.
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Accommodation
People are provided with individual private bed-sitting-rooms, most of which allow for wheelchair mobility. Some rooms have en-suite toilets and there is a vanitory unit with hot and cold water in other rooms. All bathrooms have special aids to facilitate assisted bathing.
There are two lifts on the premises for people to use.
Breakfast is available in the bedroom or dining area. All other meals are served in the dining-rooms on the ground floor and taken to individual rooms only when people are unwell or choose to eat in their room. People are encouraged to share morning coffee and afternoon tea in the lounges, as they wish. In the warmer weather they are able to sit in the garden and the conservatory is always available .
Contact UsThere are two lifts on the premises for people to use.
Breakfast is available in the bedroom or dining area. All other meals are served in the dining-rooms on the ground floor and taken to individual rooms only when people are unwell or choose to eat in their room. People are encouraged to share morning coffee and afternoon tea in the lounges, as they wish. In the warmer weather they are able to sit in the garden and the conservatory is always available .
Care
At Beechmore Court the intention is to provide the kind of care and assistance which an older person would like to receive in his or her own home from a competent friend or relative under the guidance of a nurse or doctor. Most people need some assistance with bathing, dressing and some aspects of personal care. A General Practitioner and District Nursing Team support people when required. Residents may retain their own doctor if practicable. People who are ill or frail are cared for at Beechmore Court for as long as possible although under certain circumstances, and on the advice of the person's doctor, a transfer to a hospital or a home which provides nursing care may prove necessary.
Staff attend to all laundering of personal clothes and bed linen.
Staff attend to all laundering of personal clothes and bed linen.
DEMENTIA CARE
We are able to support people who are developing dementia in small, homely units. Beechmore Court seeks to provide support and therapy appropriate to the person's special needs and abilities, and to make their lives as interesting and satisfying as possible. Our team have developed skills and understanding is supporting people with dementia.
We encourage people to participate in activities offered at Beechmore, as much as they are able to, and welcome visits from family and friends to provide on-going stimulation and connection.
We encourage people to participate in activities offered at Beechmore, as much as they are able to, and welcome visits from family and friends to provide on-going stimulation and connection.
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Activities
People are encouraged to continue to pursue their own interests and hobbies wherever possible. Staff and friends of Beechmore Court arrange social and other activities for those people who wish to participate, including exercise class, art class, choir, games, book club, manicures and hand massage, story reading, talks, outings to parks, seaside, theatre and other events as appropriate. The Association owns a minibus with a tail lift, which is used to take people to church and on outings.
Christian services are held each Sunday and some other days for those who wish to attend.
People are able to have television, radio and personal telephone lines in their room at their own expense. People may pay for the services of a hairdresser or chiropodist if required.
Voluntary helpers organise a shop each week at which residents can buy stationery, toiletries, sweets etc. Newspapers are provided in the lounges, but residents may pay for their own copy to be delivered, if desired.
Contact UsChristian services are held each Sunday and some other days for those who wish to attend.
People are able to have television, radio and personal telephone lines in their room at their own expense. People may pay for the services of a hairdresser or chiropodist if required.
Voluntary helpers organise a shop each week at which residents can buy stationery, toiletries, sweets etc. Newspapers are provided in the lounges, but residents may pay for their own copy to be delivered, if desired.
Community Living
The intention is to create a caring, friendly and unobtrusive community with a Christian ethos in which people feel secure and at ease at all times.
Before admission, people are expected to sign an agreement covering the main terms and conditions of residence at Beechmore Court. Regrettably, it is not possible to allow people to bring their own pets. Beechmore Court has a no-smoking policy.
Before admission, people are expected to sign an agreement covering the main terms and conditions of residence at Beechmore Court. Regrettably, it is not possible to allow people to bring their own pets. Beechmore Court has a no-smoking policy.
WHAT DO RESIDENTS PAY?
Beechmore Court is run on a not-for-profit basis. Fees are fixed at levels sufficient to cover all running costs and are reviewed annually or when a care needs changing significantly.
Where residents are part-funded by their Local Authority and the Local Authority does not meet the full charge, the Association looks to their relatives or friends to cover the shortfall.
An individual’s fees will be based on the level of their care needs, which are assessed prior to admission and reviewed periodically. Ensuite facilities carry a small premium. A deposit is payable on admission and will be refunded on termination of residence provided that all charges are up to date and the room has been cleared of all personal possessions and is available for letting.
Where residents are part-funded by their Local Authority and the Local Authority does not meet the full charge, the Association looks to their relatives or friends to cover the shortfall.
An individual’s fees will be based on the level of their care needs, which are assessed prior to admission and reviewed periodically. Ensuite facilities carry a small premium. A deposit is payable on admission and will be refunded on termination of residence provided that all charges are up to date and the room has been cleared of all personal possessions and is available for letting.
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVICE
Beechmore Court is not in a position to offer any financial advice to people. However, there are a number of organisations and companies that are very happy to offer such advice. You should confirm for yourself if there is a charge for advice if you contact any of them. Look for an independent financial adviser with the specialist CF8 qualification to advise on funding long-term care. They’ll be able to explain all the costs and risks, and can help with other things, like arranging a will or setting up a power of attorney. The ultimate aim is to maximise your income for meeting care costs whilst, as far as possible, preserving your original capital.
