Birchwood Heights Care Home
Birchwood Heights Care Home is a nursing home in Swanley, Kent (BR8 7BT).
About Birchwood Heights Care Home
Birchwood Heights Care Home is a nursing home in Swanley, Kent, with registered nurses on duty around the clock alongside our care team. We look after older people and younger adults with nursing needs, people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities, and people with loss of sight or hearing. The nursing covers management of long term conditions, wound and skin care, continence support, help where eating and swallowing have become difficult, and careful oversight of medication. We work closely with local GPs, district nurses, dietitians and therapists, and we involve families in decisions about treatment rather than presenting them with conclusions already reached. Alongside that we work at keeping the day from becoming clinical. People here have long lives behind them and should not spend the rest of their time being processed. That means time for conversation and visitors welcomed whenever they come. For people living with dementia and for those with sensory loss we keep the routine steady and adapt how we communicate. Respite stays are available. Please contact us if you would like to visit.
Care provided at Birchwood Heights Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Birchwood Heights Care Home
Where is Birchwood Heights Care Home located?
Birchwood Heights Care Home is a nursing home in Swanley, Kent, BR8 7BT. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Birchwood Heights Care Home provide?
Birchwood Heights 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.
Does Birchwood Heights Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Birchwood Heights Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Birchwood Heights Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Birchwood Heights Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Birchwood Heights Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Birchwood Heights 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?
Yes. Yes. Birchwood Heights Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Birchwood Heights 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 Heights 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 South East
Birchwood Heights 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.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Birchwood Heights Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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