Birchwood Residential Care Home

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We at Birchwood Residential Care Home offer a warm and welcoming residential care setting in the heart of Ilford, providing compassionate support to older people across Redbridge and the wider London community. Our home has been thoughtfully created to feel just that, a true home, where every resident is treated with dignity, kindness, and genuine respect.

Nestled within the IG postcode area, our location benefits from the friendly, community focused atmosphere that Ilford is known for, whilst remaining well connected for visiting family and friends. The surrounding neighbourhood offers a comforting blend of local amenities and quiet, familiar streets, giving residents a real sense of belonging to the town they know and love.

Our specialist areas of care reflect the diverse needs of the people we support. Alongside high quality residential care for older people, we offer dedicated dementia care, delivered with patience, understanding, and a person centred approach that focuses on the individual behind the diagnosis. For those living with a physical disability or with visual or hearing impairments, we adapt our daily support to promote independence, comfort, and confidence, ensuring that every resident can continue to enjoy meaningful routines and moments of joy.

We also provide respite care, offering short term stays that give family carers the reassurance of a well deserved break, knowing their loved one is in safe, capable, and caring hands. Whether respite is needed following a hospital stay, during a family holiday, or simply to recharge, our door is always open to welcome guests warmly.

In practice, this means our team takes the time to truly understand each resident, their history, their preferences, their routines, and the small details that make life feel familiar. From favourite meals to cherished pastimes, we build care plans around the whole person, not just their needs. Families are treated as valued partners in this journey, and open, honest communication is at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud that our commitment to quality care has been recognised by the Care Quality Commission, which rated us Good overall at our most recent inspection in March 2023. This positive rating was reflected across all five key areas, with Good ratings for Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. For families, this offers reassurance that our home has been independently assessed as safe, our care is effective, our team is genuinely caring, we respond to individual needs, and our leadership is strong and dependable.

Choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand the weight of that choice. If you are exploring residential, dementia, or respite care in Ilford for someone dear to you, we would be delighted to welcome you for a visit, answer your questions, and show you the warmth of life at Birchwood Residential Care Home. Please do get in touch whenever you feel ready, we are here to help.

Common questions about Birchwood Residential Care Home

Where is Birchwood Residential Care Home located?

Birchwood Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Ilford, Redbridge, IG5 0TA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Birchwood Residential Care Home provide?

Birchwood Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Birchwood Residential Care Home's CQC rating?

Birchwood Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 24 March 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Birchwood Residential Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Birchwood Residential Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Birchwood Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Birchwood Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Birchwood Residential Care Home

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Care We Offer

  • Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
  • Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
  • Physical Disability: Accessible facilities and practical help with mobility, personal care and daily tasks.
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment: Tailored support and adaptations for residents living with sight or hearing loss.
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about Birchwood Residential Care Home

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Birchwood Residential Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Birchwood Residential Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Birchwood Residential Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Birchwood Residential Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed. Source: CQC register

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 24 March 2023
  • Report published: 24 March 2023

Overall: Good

  • Safe: Good
  • Effective: Good
  • Caring: Good
  • Responsive: Good
  • Well-led: Good

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

Typical weekly fees in the London

Birchwood Residential Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the London, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the London, not a quote from Birchwood Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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