The Beeches
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 beds23
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2022-11-11
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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 & engagement62
- Food quality60
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership74
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-11-11
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain is rated Good, covering training, care planning, healthcare access, nutrition, and the use of evidence-based approaches. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which implies a commitment to dementia-specific practice, but the published report does not describe the content or frequency of dementia training for staff. Care planning, GP access, and food are all implied to be satisfactory through the rating, but no specific examples, records, or observations are reproduced in the available text.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain is rated Good, which is the domain most directly linked to staff warmth, dignity, and respectful treatment. This is the domain that carries the highest weight in our Family Score, reflecting what families tell us they care about most. The published report does not include inspector observations of staff-resident interactions, quotes from residents or relatives, or specific examples of dignity in practice. The rating itself confirms that inspectors were satisfied with what they found.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain is rated Good, covering activities, individualised care, and responsiveness to changing needs including end-of-life care. No specific activity programme details, examples of individual engagement, or descriptions of how the home supports residents with advanced dementia who cannot participate in group sessions are included in the published report. For a home with a dementia specialism, the absence of this detail makes it difficult to assess the quality of daily life for residents.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain is rated Good, and the home has a named registered manager, Mrs Lisa Fenton Jones, supported by a nominated individual, Mr Saad Ul Konain Khawaja. The improvement from Requires Improvement to Good across all domains is the most concrete evidence of effective leadership available in the published report. It indicates that concerns from the previous inspection were identified, acted upon, and resolved to the inspector's satisfaction. No specific information about manager tenure, staff culture, governance meetings, or how families are kept informed is included in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team here cares for people over 65 who need support with dementia or physical disabilities. They understand that each person's needs are different, whether that's help with mobility or the specialised approach that dementia requires. For families dealing with dementia, The Beeches provides dedicated support in a smaller setting. The staff work to maintain each person's dignity while managing the daily challenges that dementia can bring. 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
The Beeches has moved from Requires Improvement to a Good rating across all five domains, which is a meaningful step forward. However, because the published report contains limited specific observations, quotes, or detailed evidence, scores sit in the mid-range: positive but unverified in depth.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
The Beeches, a 23-bed home in Castleford specialising in dementia, physical disabilities, and care for adults over 65, was assessed in September 2025 and published a Good rating across all five domains. This is a genuine step forward: the home was previously rated Requires Improvement, and achieving Good across the board reflects real progress under the current registered manager, Mrs Lisa Fenton Jones. With named leadership in post and a consistent upward trajectory, there is a reasonable basis for cautious confidence. The main uncertainty is that the published report contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life inside The Beeches. There are no direct quotes from residents or families, no inspector observations of staff interactions, and no specifics about activities, food, night staffing, or the dementia environment. A Good rating is meaningful, but it tells you the home met the standard rather than showing you how. When you visit, ask to see the night rota, ask how many agency staff worked last month, and spend time in the communal areas watching how staff respond to residents who seem unsettled. The improvement trend is encouraging; your task on a visit is to see the warmth behind the rating.
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In Their Own Words
How The Beeches describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
A small Yorkshire home where dignity matters most
The Beeches – Your Trusted residential home
When you're looking for dementia care in Castleford, finding somewhere that treats your loved one with genuine respect can feel overwhelming. The Beeches is a smaller care home in Yorkshire & Humberside that focuses on providing dignified, professional care for residents over 65, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities.
Who they care for
The team here cares for people over 65 who need support with dementia or physical disabilities. They understand that each person's needs are different, whether that's help with mobility or the specialised approach that dementia requires.
For families dealing with dementia, The Beeches provides dedicated support in a smaller setting. The staff work to maintain each person's dignity while managing the daily challenges that dementia can bring.
“Getting a feel for The Beeches yourself could help you decide if it's the right fit for your family.”
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
The Beeches has moved from Requires Improvement to a Good rating across all five domains, which is a meaningful step forward. However, because the published report contains limited specific observations, quotes, or detailed evidence, scores sit in the mid-range: positive but unverified in depth.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
The Beeches, a 23-bed home in Castleford specialising in dementia, physical disabilities, and care for adults over 65, was assessed in September 2025 and published a Good rating across all five domains. This is a genuine step forward: the home was previously rated Requires Improvement, and achieving Good across the board reflects real progress under the current registered manager, Mrs Lisa Fenton Jones. With named leadership in post and a consistent upward trajectory, there is a reasonable basis for cautious confidence. The main uncertainty is that the published report contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life inside The Beeches. There are no direct quotes from residents or families, no inspector observations of staff interactions, and no specifics about activities, food, night staffing, or the dementia environment. A Good rating is meaningful, but it tells you the home met the standard rather than showing you how. When you visit, ask to see the night rota, ask how many agency staff worked last month, and spend time in the communal areas watching how staff respond to residents who seem unsettled. The improvement trend is encouraging; your task on a visit is to see the warmth behind the rating.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how The Beeches measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How The Beeches describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
A small Yorkshire home where dignity matters most
The Beeches – Your Trusted residential home
When you're looking for dementia care in Castleford, finding somewhere that treats your loved one with genuine respect can feel overwhelming. The Beeches is a smaller care home in Yorkshire & Humberside that focuses on providing dignified, professional care for residents over 65, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities.
Who they care for
The team here cares for people over 65 who need support with dementia or physical disabilities. They understand that each person's needs are different, whether that's help with mobility or the specialised approach that dementia requires.
For families dealing with dementia, The Beeches provides dedicated support in a smaller setting. The staff work to maintain each person's dignity while managing the daily challenges that dementia can bring.
“Getting a feel for The Beeches yourself could help you decide if it's the right fit for your family.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
