Beechlands
Residential care home · Loughton
42 Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JB
Run by Essex County Care Limited
- GoodCQC · Apr 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds28
- Type of careResidential
- Phone020 8508 5808
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 25 April 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Beechlands
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-126476055
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Beechlands
Beechlands provides residential and respite elderly care, with a day centre also available at the Loughton home. The two-storey mansion-style house includes single accommodation, lounges and a dining room, giving residents a supported environment for daily living and social activities.
Most rooms have en-suite facilities, while the home also provides car parking, a large garden and supervised entertainment. Activities are delivered in groups or one to one. Care plans are created with residents, families and friends, then reviewed as needs change. Meals are freshly prepared on the premises, and residents can keep photographs, ornaments and other treasured possessions nearby.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Loughton
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The MellowsLoughton | 0.4 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Loughton HallLoughton | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Woodland GroveLoughton | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Lugano Residence for the ElderlyBuckhurst Hill | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Forest Place Nursing HomeBuckhurst Hill | 1.3 miles | Requires improvement | 4.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Residential, respite and day care
- Large tranquil garden
- Care plans reviewed with families
Suits: Older people needing residential or respite care in Loughton
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
42 Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JB
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Questions families ask
Are meals freshly prepared at Beechlands?
Yes. The chefs and catering staff prepare meals freshly on the premises, alongside planning menus and maintaining food hygiene.
Do they create personalised care plans for residents?
Yes. They create a personalised care plan with residents, their families and friends, then review and update it regularly.
What activities and outings do they organise?
Their Activities Coordinator plans and organises an extensive programme of recreational activities and outings for residents.
How much does Beechlands cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Beechlands for its weekly fee. As a guide, Essex council paid on average £1,085 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.