Birch Heath Lodge
Birch Heath Lodge is a nursing home in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester (CH3 7AP). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Birch Heath Lodge
Birch Heath Lodge is a nursing home near Chester. We care for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing alongside help with daily living, including people living with dementia and people with a learning disability or autism. We also take respite bookings. Having nurses on the premises means health that changes from one day to the next can be managed here rather than through repeated journeys to hospital. Alongside that, we work at keeping ordinary life going: people choose how their day runs, keep their own belongings around them, eat what they actually want and see their families whenever they like. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us requires improvement overall. We would rather put that in front of you than leave you to discover it. We know which areas were raised, we have work under way, and we will go through the detail with any family considering us or already trusting us with a relative. Anybody weighing up this kind of decision deserves straight answers. What we will always do is tell you when something has gone wrong and what we are doing about it, and raise it early when a relative's health is changing rather than presenting you with a decision already taken. If you are looking at nursing or respite care near Chester, please come and see the home and ask us whatever you want to ask.
Care provided at Birch Heath Lodge
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 25 March 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Birch Heath Lodge
Where is Birch Heath Lodge located?
Birch Heath Lodge is a nursing home in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 7AP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Birch Heath Lodge provide?
Birch Heath Lodge is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Birch Heath Lodge's CQC rating?
Birch Heath Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 25 March 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Birch Heath Lodge provide dementia care?
Yes. Birch Heath Lodge supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Birch Heath Lodge offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Birch Heath Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Birch Heath Lodge
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Birch Heath Lodge 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?
Yes. Yes. Birch Heath Lodge is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Birch Heath Lodge 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. Birch Heath Lodge 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 West
Birch Heath Lodge has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £900 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Birch Heath Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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