SWCH Ltd
Beechmount
Residential care home in Torquay, Torbay
Operated by Swch
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Beechmount is a residential home without nursing in Chelston, a residential district of Torquay, Devon. Housed in a detached Victorian villa, it provides residential and respite care across 25 registered beds, with support for people living with dementia and sensory impairment. Bedrooms are fully furnished and include a television and en-suite facilities, and a lift and stairlift help residents move between floors.
The communal rooms are spacious, and a large landscaped sensory garden includes wind chimes, a water feature and seating areas. Local shops on the High Street are a short walk away, and parks and beaches, including Torre Abbey Sands, are close by. The home has links with local churches and other faith groups, and with the care home support team at Chelston Hall Surgery. The Care Quality Commission rated Beechmount Good overall in its 2022 report, and graded all five key questions Good.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 13 October 2022 · Last inspected 13 September 2022
Inspectors found that people living at Beechmount, many of whom are older and some of whom have dementia, said they felt safe and were complimentary about the employees. Staff were described as knowing people well and giving care tailored to each person's needs, risks and preferences, with people supported to make their own choices. The report rated the home good overall.
- People said they felt safe and were warm in their comments about the workforce.
- Employees knew how to safeguard people against mistreatment, had completed safeguarding training and felt confident raising concerns.
- Risks to people were identified and managed, and individual care plans reflected each person's needs and preferences.
- Sufficient numbers of suitably trained employees were on duty, infection control guidance was followed, and recruitment was carried out safely.
- Inspectors recommended improving the written information that guides staff on giving as-required medicines, although they were satisfied that people received their medicines as prescribed.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
432 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,129 |
| 2025 | £1,163 |
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Local health safety net
Beechmount is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Torbay Hospital, 1.4 miles away. The local GP practice is CHELSTON HALL SURGERY, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Torquay
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Purple Angel Dementia Awareness Devon
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Age UK Torbay
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Kerswella Care
Memory Cafes held monthly in Kingskerswell & Ipplepen, the monthly Lunch Club & twice monthly coffee mornings , monthly afternoon social/games group, running of the weekly community cafe,…
Brixham Does Care
Brixham Does Care is a registered befriending charity founded in 1978, which attempts combat loneliness & isolation. We offer support to people of all ages & client groups in Brixham & surrounding…
Kingscare League of Friends
KingsCare League of Friends is a Devon-based Charity, closely attached to Kingsteignton Medical Practice. With enormous help from dedicated volunteers, we deliver Patient Transport, Dementia &…
Devon Memory Cafe Consortium
The promotion of the efficient and effective use of resources for charitable purposes among the network of Memory Cafes in Devon for the public benefit by acting as an umbrella organisation for…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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