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 beds24
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2019-08-28
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
People notice the genuine care that staff show in their daily work. Families particularly value how staff respond to individual care needs and take time to update relatives about changes, however small.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth75
- Compassion & dignity75
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-08-28
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home was rated Good for effectiveness at the February 2025 inspection. The home is registered to provide care for people with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, which requires staff with a range of specific skills. The published report does not include detail about care plan quality, dementia training content, GP access arrangements, or how food is managed for people with swallowing difficulties or specialist diets. A Good rating indicates these systems were found to be satisfactory by inspectors.Is this home caring?
The home was rated Good for caring at the February 2025 inspection. The caring domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether residents are supported to maintain independence. The published report does not include inspector observations of staff interactions, resident testimony, or specific examples of how dignity is upheld in practice. A Good rating means inspectors were satisfied with what they found, but the evidence in the public record is not detailed.Is the home responsive?
The home was rated Good for responsiveness at the February 2025 inspection. Responsiveness covers activities, individual engagement, and how well the home adapts to each person's changing needs, including end-of-life care. The published report does not include specific detail about the activity programme, one-to-one engagement, or how the home supports people who can no longer participate in group activities. A Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with responsiveness in principle.Is the home well-led?
The home was rated Good for leadership at the February 2025 inspection. The Registered Manager is Kelly Louise Jupp, and the provider is Mrs Manny Wragg. The published report does not include detail about manager tenure, staff culture, governance systems, or how the home handles complaints and learning from incidents. A Good rating means inspectors were satisfied with the leadership arrangements.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The Beeches provides care for adults over 65 with various needs including sensory impairments, dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. The home accepts residents living with dementia as part of their range of specialist care services. They support people at different stages of their dementia journey. 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 Care Home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains at its February 2025 assessment, which is a solid result. However, the published report contains limited specific detail, observations, or resident testimony, so the score reflects confirmed Good-rated practice with moderate confidence rather than a fully evidenced picture.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People notice the genuine care that staff show in their daily work. Families particularly value how staff respond to individual care needs and take time to update relatives about changes, however small.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Many families speak warmly about the dignified care their loved ones received here, especially during difficult times.
Worth a visit
The Beeches Care Home at 12 Higham Road, Rushden was assessed on 3 February 2025 and rated Good across all five inspection domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. The home is a 24-bed residential service registered to support people living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. A named Registered Manager, Kelly Louise Jupp, is in post alongside the provider, Mrs Manny Wragg. A Good rating across every domain is a positive result and means inspectors found no significant concerns. The main limitation of this report is that the published findings contain very little specific detail: no direct observations of care interactions, no resident or relative quotes, and no recorded evidence about staffing levels, activities, food, or the physical environment. A Good rating tells you the home met the regulatory standard, but it does not tell you what day-to-day life looks and feels like for your parent. Before making a decision, visit in person at a mealtime if possible, ask the manager to show you the actual staffing rota for last week (including night shifts), and request to see the activity records for the past month rather than just the planned timetable.
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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.
Staff who genuinely care in peaceful Rushden countryside
The Beeches Care Home – Expert Care in Rushden
Families describe The Beeches Care Home in Rushden as a place where staff truly commit to each resident's wellbeing. Set in pleasant countryside in the East Midlands, this care home offers support for various needs including dementia and sensory impairments. What stands out most to families is how staff keep them connected and informed about their loved ones' daily lives.
Who they care for
The Beeches provides care for adults over 65 with various needs including sensory impairments, dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities.
The home accepts residents living with dementia as part of their range of specialist care services. They support people at different stages of their dementia journey.
“Many families speak warmly about the dignified care their loved ones received here, especially during difficult times.”
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 Care Home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains at its February 2025 assessment, which is a solid result. However, the published report contains limited specific detail, observations, or resident testimony, so the score reflects confirmed Good-rated practice with moderate confidence rather than a fully evidenced picture.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People notice the genuine care that staff show in their daily work. Families particularly value how staff respond to individual care needs and take time to update relatives about changes, however small.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Many families speak warmly about the dignified care their loved ones received here, especially during difficult times.
Worth a visit
The Beeches Care Home at 12 Higham Road, Rushden was assessed on 3 February 2025 and rated Good across all five inspection domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. The home is a 24-bed residential service registered to support people living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. A named Registered Manager, Kelly Louise Jupp, is in post alongside the provider, Mrs Manny Wragg. A Good rating across every domain is a positive result and means inspectors found no significant concerns. The main limitation of this report is that the published findings contain very little specific detail: no direct observations of care interactions, no resident or relative quotes, and no recorded evidence about staffing levels, activities, food, or the physical environment. A Good rating tells you the home met the regulatory standard, but it does not tell you what day-to-day life looks and feels like for your parent. Before making a decision, visit in person at a mealtime if possible, ask the manager to show you the actual staffing rota for last week (including night shifts), and request to see the activity records for the past month rather than just the planned timetable.
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.
Staff who genuinely care in peaceful Rushden countryside
The Beeches Care Home – Expert Care in Rushden
Families describe The Beeches Care Home in Rushden as a place where staff truly commit to each resident's wellbeing. Set in pleasant countryside in the East Midlands, this care home offers support for various needs including dementia and sensory impairments. What stands out most to families is how staff keep them connected and informed about their loved ones' daily lives.
Who they care for
The Beeches provides care for adults over 65 with various needs including sensory impairments, dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities.
The home accepts residents living with dementia as part of their range of specialist care services. They support people at different stages of their dementia journey.
The home & environment
The home maintains good cleanliness standards throughout, something visitors often comment on. The pleasant country setting provides a peaceful environment for residents.
“Many families speak warmly about the dignified care their loved ones received here, especially during difficult times.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
