Birchwood Care Home

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Birchwood Care Home is a nursing home in Newbury providing nursing and personal care for older people, for younger adults with nursing needs, for people living with dementia, for people with physical disabilities, and for people with loss of sight or hearing. Registered nurses are on duty at all hours.

We should be honest about our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission, which is requires improvement. We would rather you heard it from us. We know the areas that were identified and there is a clear programme of work under way, with changes already made to staff supervision and training, to how care is recorded, and to how families are included in decisions. Please ask us about it when you come, and we will show you where we have got to.

The core work of the home goes on properly meanwhile: management of long term conditions, wound and skin care, continence support, help with eating and drinking, careful oversight of medication, and steady familiar routines for people living with dementia.

Respite stays are available. Please visit and ask us whatever you need to ask.

Common questions about Birchwood Care Home

Where is Birchwood Care Home located?

Birchwood Care Home is a nursing home in Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 2PP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Birchwood Care Home provide?

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

What is Birchwood Care Home's CQC rating?

Birchwood Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 22 March 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Birchwood Care Home provide dementia care?

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

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

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

Contact Birchwood Care Home

Phone the home directly, or send an enquiry and we will pass it on.

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.
  • Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Nursing Care: Round-the-clock care from qualified nurses for residents with medical or complex health needs.

Questions families ask about Birchwood 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 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?

Yes. Birchwood Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Birchwood 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?

Yes. Birchwood Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people. 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: 22 March 2023
  • Report published: 22 March 2023

Overall: Requires Improvement

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

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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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 South East

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

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

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