Beaufort Park Retirement Village | Agincare
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds41
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2020-10-09
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2020-10-09
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the October 2024 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, nutrition, and access to healthcare. No specific detail on dementia training content, care plan review schedules, or food quality is included in the published summary. A Good rating means inspectors were satisfied that staff had the knowledge and tools to meet people's needs effectively.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the October 2024 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, privacy, and how well staff support independence. No direct observations or resident and relative quotes are included in the published summary. A Good Caring rating means inspectors were satisfied with the quality of human interaction they observed.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the October 2024 inspection. This domain covers activities, individualised engagement, responses to complaints, and end-of-life care. The home specialises in dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, which implies a commitment to tailored approaches. No specific activity examples, individual engagement plans, or complaint outcomes are described in the published summary.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the October 2024 inspection. The home is managed by a named registered manager and has a nominated individual responsible for governance. The improvement from Requires Improvement to Good across all domains, including Well-led, indicates that leadership drove meaningful change between inspections. No specific detail on manager visibility, staff culture, or governance processes is included in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Beaufort House has experience supporting residents with sensory impairments and physical disabilities. They care for both younger adults and those over 65, adapting their approach to meet different age-related needs. For residents living with dementia, the home provides specialist care tailored to individual needs. The team works to create a supportive environment that helps residents feel secure and comfortable. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Beaufort House has improved from Requires Improvement to a Good rating across all five domains, which is a meaningful step forward. However, the published inspection text provides limited specific detail, so many scores reflect confirmed direction of travel rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Beaufort House in Burnham-on-Sea was rated Good at its most recent inspection, published in January 2025, having previously been rated Requires Improvement. That improvement matters: it tells you the home identified what was going wrong and fixed it across all five inspection domains, including safety, the quality of care, and leadership. The home is registered for 41 people and specialises in dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, which means it has committed to supporting some of the most complex care needs. The main limitation of this report is that the published summary provides ratings without the narrative detail that would normally give you specifics about staff interactions, the environment, food, or night-time care. You are working with confirmed direction of travel, which is positive, but not yet a detailed picture. Before visiting, prepare three questions: how many permanent staff (not agency) worked on the dementia unit last week; what does a typical day look like for a resident with moderate dementia who cannot join group activities; and how often are care plans reviewed with families present.
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In Their Own Words
How Beaufort Park Retirement Village | Agincare describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care for complex needs in coastal Somerset
Dedicated residential home Support in Burnham-on-sea
Beaufort House in Burnham-on-Sea provides residential care for people with a range of complex needs, including dementia and physical disabilities. The home welcomes both younger adults under 65 and older residents, offering specialist support for those with sensory impairments. Located in this peaceful Somerset coastal town, the home focuses on meeting individual care requirements.
Who they care for
The team at Beaufort House has experience supporting residents with sensory impairments and physical disabilities. They care for both younger adults and those over 65, adapting their approach to meet different age-related needs.
For residents living with dementia, the home provides specialist care tailored to individual needs. The team works to create a supportive environment that helps residents feel secure and comfortable.
“If you're looking for specialist care in the Burnham-on-Sea area, visiting Beaufort House could help you understand their approach to complex care needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Beaufort House has improved from Requires Improvement to a Good rating across all five domains, which is a meaningful step forward. However, the published inspection text provides limited specific detail, so many scores reflect confirmed direction of travel rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Beaufort House in Burnham-on-Sea was rated Good at its most recent inspection, published in January 2025, having previously been rated Requires Improvement. That improvement matters: it tells you the home identified what was going wrong and fixed it across all five inspection domains, including safety, the quality of care, and leadership. The home is registered for 41 people and specialises in dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, which means it has committed to supporting some of the most complex care needs. The main limitation of this report is that the published summary provides ratings without the narrative detail that would normally give you specifics about staff interactions, the environment, food, or night-time care. You are working with confirmed direction of travel, which is positive, but not yet a detailed picture. Before visiting, prepare three questions: how many permanent staff (not agency) worked on the dementia unit last week; what does a typical day look like for a resident with moderate dementia who cannot join group activities; and how often are care plans reviewed with families present.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Beaufort Park Retirement Village | Agincare measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Beaufort Park Retirement Village | Agincare describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care for complex needs in coastal Somerset
Dedicated residential home Support in Burnham-on-sea
Beaufort House in Burnham-on-Sea provides residential care for people with a range of complex needs, including dementia and physical disabilities. The home welcomes both younger adults under 65 and older residents, offering specialist support for those with sensory impairments. Located in this peaceful Somerset coastal town, the home focuses on meeting individual care requirements.
Who they care for
The team at Beaufort House has experience supporting residents with sensory impairments and physical disabilities. They care for both younger adults and those over 65, adapting their approach to meet different age-related needs.
For residents living with dementia, the home provides specialist care tailored to individual needs. The team works to create a supportive environment that helps residents feel secure and comfortable.
“If you're looking for specialist care in the Burnham-on-Sea area, visiting Beaufort House could help you understand their approach to complex care needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
