The Birches - Care Home

The Birches - Care Home is a residential care home in Brigg, North Lincolnshire (DN20 8BB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About The Birches - Care Home

The Birches is a residential care home in Brigg, North Lincolnshire, supporting adults with a learning disability or autism. We also offer respite stays for people who need support for a shorter period or whose usual carer needs a break. We are a small home and we like working at that scale. People here know each other and know the staff well, and daily life feels like a household rather than a service being delivered. Residents have their own rooms and a genuine say in how their days go, what they eat and how they spend their time. Our job is to support people to be as independent as they want to be. For some that means building skills around cooking, money, travel or work. For others it means steady, familiar support so that life stays comfortable and they can carry on doing what they enjoy. Support plans are written with each person, using whatever way of communicating suits them best, and we pay close attention to what helps someone feel settled and what causes them stress. We are part of the local community rather than set apart from it, and we support people to get out to the shops, to clubs and to see family and friends. The Care Quality Commission most recently rated us good overall. Please get in touch if you would like to visit.

Care provided at The Birches - Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about The Birches - Care Home

Where is The Birches - Care Home located?

The Birches - Care Home is a residential care home in Brigg, North Lincolnshire, DN20 8BB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Birches - Care Home provide?

The Birches - Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is The Birches - Care Home's CQC rating?

The Birches - 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 6 September 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Birches - Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about The Birches - Care Home

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

No. The Birches - Care Home is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. The Birches - 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. The Birches - 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?

Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.

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 Yorkshire & Humberside

The Birches - Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the Yorkshire & Humberside, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the Yorkshire & Humberside, not a quote from The Birches - Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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