Birchwood Court Residential Care Home
Birchwood Court Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Peterlee, County Durham (SR8 3XZ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Birchwood Court Residential Care Home
We are a residential care home in Peterlee, County Durham, providing a home for older people and for younger adults who need support with daily life, including people living with dementia. We also take respite bookings, either planned in advance so a family carer can have a break or arranged more quickly when somebody needs care for a period. We try to run this as somebody's home rather than as an institution. People bring their own belongings and keep their own habits. Families come and go rather than visiting at set times. Help with washing, dressing, medication and getting about is there when it is wanted, given in a way that does not chip away at anybody's dignity, and where somebody can still manage alone we leave them to it. Dementia asks particular things of a care home. Familiar faces, a day that does not change shape without warning, and staff who can tell the difference between somebody being difficult and somebody being frightened or in pain. That understanding only comes from knowing a person well, which is why keeping our team together matters so much to us. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Families are welcome here and we would always rather you came and saw the place for yourself. Please contact us and we will find a time for you to look round and meet some of the people who live here.
Care provided at Birchwood Court Residential Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 8 September 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Birchwood Court Residential Care Home
Where is Birchwood Court Residential Care Home located?
Birchwood Court Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3XZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Birchwood Court Residential Care Home provide?
Birchwood Court Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Birchwood Court Residential Care Home's CQC rating?
Birchwood Court 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 8 September 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Birchwood Court Residential Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Birchwood Court Residential Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Birchwood Court Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Birchwood Court Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Birchwood Court Residential Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Birchwood Court Residential Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Birchwood Court 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.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Birchwood Court Residential Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
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.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Birchwood Court Residential Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.
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.
Typical weekly fees in the North East
Birchwood Court Residential Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £750 to £1,000 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £850 to £1,100 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North East, not a quote from Birchwood Court Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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