Briarlea Care Home

Badsey Road, Evesham WR11 7PA
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9.8 45 Reviews
  • Briarlea Care Home, Evesham
Briarlea is an award-winning, family-run residential home. Catering to a maximum of 28 individuals, Briarlea specialises in the finest, person-centred care on a small scale. The home boasts 4 sitting rooms, a beautiful garden-patio, as well as a range of ensuite bedrooms to suit every budget. Briarlea seeks to emulate the same cosy environment that residents have enjoyed in their own homes; with rich, traditional interiors and plenty of comfy furnishings. All meals are cooked fresh, with an emphasis on local, seasonal ingredients.

The home also benefits from scenic surrounds, with residents enjoying 4 acres of scenic garden - including Briarlea’s private plum orchard. For nature lovers, Briarlea’s rooms command sweeping vistas over the surrounding countryside, which is often coupled with sightings of deer and other local wildlife. Meanwhile, a bus drop outside the home helps residents make the 1-mile journey into Evesham town centre when they desire. Bubbly, longstanding staff hail from the surrounding villages and run various initiatives to ensure residents stay connected to their local clubs, shops, and communities.

The home’s motto is ‘life is for living’ and high staff ratios ensure Briarlea hosts a lively social scene. There are plenty of activities for residents to enjoy, making Briarlea a wonderful place to grow old - although never old at heart!

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Care Provided by Briarlea Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 31 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • Own GP if required

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Briarlea Care & Supported Living Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Joanne Moss (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (27)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 1989
    • Last Refurbishment: 2024
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Briarlea Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £975 – £1,350
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Briarlea Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Briarlea Care Home Reviews (45)

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9.8

Briarlea Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.817) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Briarlea Care Home has 45 reviews.

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Review from Sandra H (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been at Briarlea for two years, in that time she has been treated with dignity and care by all staff. She has had a few health issues which have been responded to immediately. Although living in a care home is not ideal, I feel she is in the best possible place for all her current needs.
We as a family are always welcomed and informed about anything to do with our mother.

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Review from Margaret H (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 8 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am still happy here after two years. Everywhere is very clean. Staff show great respect and care.

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Review from Sue C (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother aged 95 years,had started showing signs of dementia, she was admitted to hospital until we could find a suitable care home. We never thought that she would settle but with the care and patience shown by the staff. She has adapted very well and is happy. She is treated with kindness and respect.
It has made it so much easier for the family and it is a lovely place to visit.

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Review from John V (Son of Resident) published on 29 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother has been in residence since January 2016 following the death of my father. She has a nice en suite room and she is very comfortable and has settled in well. All the staff are professional and friendly. No issues so far.

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Review from W C (Resident) published on 26 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As this is my experience, I have been treated with care and manners, it's been a struggle at times with coming in here after a heart attack, but all staff have put themselves out to make me feel at home and I have no complaints.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.817)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.817) out of 10 for Briarlea Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.917 for Briarlea Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (99 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 108 Ratings = 4.917

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Briarlea Care Home is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.9

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 31 registered maximum number of service users is 6.2, which has been reached with 9 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 11 Jun 2019

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    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

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

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Meet the Team (4)

Joanne

Joanne

Job Title: Care Home Manager

Joined: 2003

Joanne, or Jo for short, has been at Briarlea since 2003. In fact, Jo was the first person that Briarlea’s owners Mark & Sally employed when they first took over the business. Back then, Jo was employed as a carer & cleaner but growing with experience – becoming a valuable member of the care team, before branching out into management, firstly as care co-ordinator, the deputy manager and now care home manager.


As you might expect over her many years at Briarlea, Jo knows all our residents and the home inside out. She’s Briarlea’s biggest cheerleader – and has a real drive to make each one of the care team (herself included) the most knowledgeable, skilled carers they can be. As Briarlea’s residents deserve the best!


Lisa

Lisa M

Job Title: Carer

Joined: 1992

Lisa is Briarlea’s longest serving member of staff joining the team from leaving school – she’s been caring for residents since 1992! Over those years, we’ve all become familiar with the bright, cheery energy she brings to work each day. She’s has a wonderful, tranquil effect on the home. Lisa’s Mum, Val (now retired) also used to work at Briarlea. Lisa undertook a hairdressing course and is fully qualified, so on a Wednesday, Lisa and Val pop-in to do hair for any of our residents. But you have to book up fast - their perms are very popular.


Lisa

Lisa B

Job Title: Chef

Joined: 2018

Lisa B has been a much-loved member of Briarlea since 2018. She is one of our in-house chefs and makes all our resident's favourite meals, including home-made Shepherd’s Pie, Fish & Chips and wonderful Roasts. But it’s in the dessert department where Lisa truly comes into her own. She’s known for her birthday cakes. As whenever it’s a resident’s birthday, Lisa will treat them to a home-made cake topped with whatever ingredients they desire, recently requested were – chocolate Aero, plus Jelly Babies – you name it, she’ll make it! This cake tradition brings all of Briarlea together. For every individual who calls Briarlea home, Lisa makes sure they feel special on their big day.


Rob

Rob

Job Title: Handyman

Rob is our handyman here at Briarlea. Whenever our residents need a lightbulb changed, a wardrobe fixed or if we’re simply sprucing up the home – we call straight for Rob. He’s our in-house superman. He’s also got a wicked sense of humour. So when he’s not up a ladder, you’ll probably find him larking about with residents. Rob is married to Jo and as husband and wife, they make a winning duo at Briarlea. It all lends to the homely, family-vibe we like to cultivate.