Maricare Limited
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes, Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds29
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2022-11-16
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
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-11-16
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the October 2022 inspection. This domain covers how well the home knows each resident's needs, including care planning, dementia-specific training, GP and healthcare access, and food and nutrition. The home lists dementia as a specialism and provides nursing care, which means clinical oversight should be built into daily routines. The published report does not include specific detail on how care plans are written, reviewed, or shared with families.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the October 2022 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and how well the home supports residents' independence. It is the domain most directly connected to the daily experience of your parent. The published report does not include inspector observations of staff interactions, preferred name use, or how staff respond when a resident is distressed or anxious.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the October 2022 inspection. This domain covers whether the home provides meaningful activities, responds to individual preferences, supports independence, and has good end-of-life care arrangements. The home specialises in dementia care, which raises the expectation that activities are tailored rather than generic. The published report does not describe specific activities, one-to-one engagement, or how end-of-life wishes are recorded and honoured.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the October 2022 inspection, improving from Requires Improvement previously. Robin Clare is both the registered manager and the nominated individual, meaning he holds personal accountability for the home's operation at the highest level. This structure can indicate strong, hands-on leadership in a small home, or it can indicate a thin management layer with limited oversight. The published report does not include commentary on staff culture, how long the manager has been in post, or how the home handles complaints.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Beech Haven specialises in caring for older adults with dementia. They work with families during that difficult transition when someone needs more support than they can manage at home. With dementia care as their primary focus, Beech Haven provides the structured support and safe environment that becomes so important as the condition progresses. Their approach centres on maintaining dignity while ensuring residents' safety and wellbeing. 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
Beech Haven achieved a Good rating across all five inspection domains, improving from Requires Improvement at its previous inspection. Scores sit in the 65 to 72 range because the published report summary provides confirmation of Good ratings but limited specific observations, quotes, or detail that would push scores higher.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Beech Haven Care Home in Chipping Norton was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in October 2022, with the report published in November 2022. This is a meaningful improvement from its previous rating of Requires Improvement, which tells you that the home identified its weaknesses and addressed them. The home is registered for 29 beds and specialises in dementia care and residential nursing for adults over 65. It is run by Maricare Limited, with Robin Clare serving as both registered manager and nominated individual. The main limitation of this report is that the published text contains very little specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no inspector observations about staff interactions, meals, or the environment, and no commentary on staffing ratios or night cover. All five domain ratings are Good, which is encouraging, but you should visit the home and ask targeted questions before making a decision. In particular, ask about night staffing numbers, how the team supports people with advanced dementia who cannot join group activities, and how the home communicates with families when something changes.
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In Their Own Words
How Maricare Limited describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Dementia care in the Cotswolds for families seeking support
Beech Haven – Expert Care in Chipping Norton
When someone you love needs more support than home can provide, finding the right care becomes everything. Beech Haven in Chipping Norton offers dementia care for people over 65 in this peaceful Cotswold market town. The home focuses on providing a safe environment when living independently is no longer possible.
Who they care for
The team at Beech Haven specialises in caring for older adults with dementia. They work with families during that difficult transition when someone needs more support than they can manage at home.
With dementia care as their primary focus, Beech Haven provides the structured support and safe environment that becomes so important as the condition progresses. Their approach centres on maintaining dignity while ensuring residents' safety and wellbeing.
“If you're considering Beech Haven, arranging a visit will help you understand whether it feels right 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
Beech Haven achieved a Good rating across all five inspection domains, improving from Requires Improvement at its previous inspection. Scores sit in the 65 to 72 range because the published report summary provides confirmation of Good ratings but limited specific observations, quotes, or detail that would push scores higher.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Beech Haven Care Home in Chipping Norton was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in October 2022, with the report published in November 2022. This is a meaningful improvement from its previous rating of Requires Improvement, which tells you that the home identified its weaknesses and addressed them. The home is registered for 29 beds and specialises in dementia care and residential nursing for adults over 65. It is run by Maricare Limited, with Robin Clare serving as both registered manager and nominated individual. The main limitation of this report is that the published text contains very little specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no inspector observations about staff interactions, meals, or the environment, and no commentary on staffing ratios or night cover. All five domain ratings are Good, which is encouraging, but you should visit the home and ask targeted questions before making a decision. In particular, ask about night staffing numbers, how the team supports people with advanced dementia who cannot join group activities, and how the home communicates with families when something changes.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Maricare Limited measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Maricare Limited describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Dementia care in the Cotswolds for families seeking support
Beech Haven – Expert Care in Chipping Norton
When someone you love needs more support than home can provide, finding the right care becomes everything. Beech Haven in Chipping Norton offers dementia care for people over 65 in this peaceful Cotswold market town. The home focuses on providing a safe environment when living independently is no longer possible.
Who they care for
The team at Beech Haven specialises in caring for older adults with dementia. They work with families during that difficult transition when someone needs more support than they can manage at home.
With dementia care as their primary focus, Beech Haven provides the structured support and safe environment that becomes so important as the condition progresses. Their approach centres on maintaining dignity while ensuring residents' safety and wellbeing.
“If you're considering Beech Haven, arranging a visit will help you understand whether it feels right for your family.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
