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Beechwood Care Home
20 Bridge Street, Wishaw, ML2 7QX
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Summary
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Good
Regulator's average rating
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90 beds
Maximum occupancy
From the owner
Beechwood Care Home is a purpose built, 89 bed, registered care facility providing general nursing care to people over the age of 65 and to those with dementia related conditions. The home also benefits from a specialised unit caring for young people…
Beechwood Care Home is a purpose built, 89 bed, registered care facility providing general nursing care to people over the age of 65 and to those with dementia related conditions. The home also benefits from a specialised unit caring for young people with physical and/or learning disabilities.
The building is divided into four distinct units, with a number of lounge and dining areas where residents can enjoy home cooked meals and afternoon tea with family and friends. All of the bedrooms have bright and spacious single bed accommodation with en-suite wet rooms for privacy and convenience.
The home is conveniently located opposite Wishaw General Hospital and is within close proximity to the town centre, with easy access to all local amenities. In addition, a regular bus service and the main train station are just a short distance away.
Beechwood Care Home has strong community connections and the dedicated Activities Co-ordinators work tirelessly to provide a wide array of activities for all ages and abilities. There is a focus on physical activity at Beechwood keeping both bodies and minds as active as possible utilising local walks, fit-baw, tea dances, and many other things as well as many of the residents "working" in the home with various job roles which allow them to have "purpose and pride"
Residents can enjoy the beautiful gardens, and courtyard within the home in a lovely peaceful setting, Or utilise the private minibus for outings and trips to places of local interest.
2017 - Caring UK Awards Finalist - Best Innovation in Care
2018 - NHS Scotland - Healthy Living Award
2018 - CAPA (Care About Physical Activity) Care Inspectorate - Community Connections Award https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGA8lU5Dzf4#action=share
2019 - Great British Care Awards - Regional Winner - Auxiliary Worker Award- Billy Anderson (Maintenance)
2019 - Great British Care Awards - Regional Finalist - Care Home Registered Manager Award - Cathy Togneri
2019 - Fit- Baw League Winners
2020 - The Carer - Unsung Hero Award - Helen Miller - Activities - https://issuu.com/thecarer/docs/the_carer_digital_16/8
Care provided
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Residential care
Accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication.
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Nursing care
Medical care from a qualified nurse, and treatment for residents with illness or injuries.
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Dementia care
Specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.
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Palliative and end of life care
Care designed to provide quality support and comfort for people living with life-limiting conditions.
Care specialisms
This home offers specialised care for any of the following:
- Adults over 65 years
- Visual impairment
Features
- 90 beds
- All single bedrooms
Prices
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Funding for care in Scotland
Your care home costs could be partially funded by the council. To qualify for this, you must first arrange a care needs assessment
- Free personal and/or nursing care funding is available to anyone aged 65 or over, regardless of their financial situation.
- Funding towards accommodation costs is also available if your assets (property & savings) are below £28,500.