Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.477) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare has 169 reviews.
Review from L P (Wife of Resident) published on 31 January 2025
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Review from P W (Nephew of Resident) published on 22 October 2024
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Reply from Earl Elliott, Manager at Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare
Thank you for reviewing Birchwood Grange, and sharing the with the community your satisfaction for the care and support provided to your aunt.
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Review from N M (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 October 2024
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Reply from Earl Elliott, Manager at Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare
Thank you for reviewing our service and happy to know that Mom has adapted so well and thanks also for entrusting her care to us, we are one family.
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Review from Eileen D (Regular Volunteer) published on 1 August 2024
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Reply from Earl Elliott, Manager at Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare
Good day, thank you for reviewing our service. We continue to focus on the provision of person-centred care and that includes meaningful activities. Regards, Earl.
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Review from D P (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 6 February 2024
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Reply from Linda Simpson, Home Manager at Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare
Thank you so much for your lovely review. we really appreciate your kind words. we never underestimate the emotional strain families and residents have when making the decision to move a loved one into a care home, and the reassurance you get when the home is able to support you. I am pleased everything is going well. My door is always open if ever you need any further support.
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Review from Terence S (Son of Resident) published on 18 January 2024
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Reply from Linda Simpson, Home Manager at Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare
Thank you for your lovely comment, I agree, the food is amazing. we are very fortunate to have two award-winning chefs at Birchwood Grange who do an amazing job at providing nutritional and culturally diverse menus. I am pleased you enjoy it.
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Review from B S (Son of Resident) published on 18 December 2023
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Reply from Linda Simpson, Home Manager at Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare
Thank you so much for your kind review. I will share your feedback with the team who I know will be delighted. The GP system works differently post-Covid pandemic, with them sending their advanced nurse practitioners in to complete the medical rounds every week and then they liaise directly with the GP. Most GPs do ward rounds on a monthly basis but not all of them. Please feel free to direct your comments directly with the GP practice involved if you wish. I will happily supply contact addresses and telephone numbers if you give me a call.
Take care.
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Review from Thangarajah R (Son of Resident) published on 13 December 2023
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Reply from Linda Simpson, Home Manager at Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely report. Your comments are truly appreciated and I will share them with the team. Birchwood Grange is a very unique care home with a real family feel. I am so pleased your mum enjoyed her respite stay.
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Review from Anton G (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 11 December 2023
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Reply from Linda Simpson, Home Manager at Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare
Thank you so very much for such a lovely review. The staff at Birchwood Grange are a fabulous team of people who work tirelessly to ensure all residents and staff are supported and happy, so it is lovely when this is acknowledged. Thank you.
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Review from Shailesh J (Son of Resident) published on 11 December 2023
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Reply from Linda Simpson, Home Manager at Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare
I am so pleased your mum enjoyed her respite stay. We understand that a stay in a care home can seem somewhat daunting, but I am happy to hear that your mum was able to enjoy all aspects of Birchwood Grange, and we hope to see her again soon.
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Review from Jane S (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 November 2023
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Reply from Linda Simpson, Home Manager at Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review and acknowledge the changes made to the unit. It is very much appreciated.
My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.
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Review from Dilip D (Resident) published on 7 November 2023
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Reply from Linda Simpson, Home Manager at Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare
Thank you so very much for submitting such a heartfelt review. It is so nice to get this type of feedback from our residents. I am pleased to hear you are making such great progress.
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Review from A C (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 1 November 2023
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Reply from Linda Simpson, Home Manager at Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare
Thank you for your comments, I am so pleased your mother-in-law is happy.
Please let me know if there is anything we can improve on. My door is always open and I am always happy to meet with you.
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Review from B H (Husband of Resident) published on 25 October 2023
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Reply from Linda Simpson, Home Manager at Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare
Thank you for your lovely review, The staff at Birchwood Grange work very hard to look after our lovely residents and they will be so proud to read your kind words.
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Review from R M (Son of Resident) published on 25 October 2023
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Reply from Linda Simpson, Home Manager at Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare
Thank you for such a lovely review. I am always so proud of my amazing team. Birchwood Grange is such a friendly community and i am thrilled your dad is so settled and doing well.
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Review from D S (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 October 2023
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Reply from Linda Simpson, Home Manager at Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare
Thank you for your kind words. Birchwood has a very special, friendly atmosphere, and we like to think of ourselves as one big family where everyone is welcome.
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Review from V L (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 October 2023
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Reply from Linda Simpson, Home Manager at Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare
Thank you for such a beautiful review - it takes a certain type of person to work in a care home and I am so happy you acknowledge this in your comments. Hearts of gold is a beautiful description. I will make sure that your feedback is shared with the team, I know they will really appreciate your kind words.
Linda.
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Review from Harish S (Son of Resident) published on 19 October 2023
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Reply from Linda Simpson, Home Manager at Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare
Dear Harish, thank you for such a lovely review. Birchwood Grange is a very diverse community which is celebrated every day. I like to think it has a family feel so everyone feels welcome.
Linda.
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Review from Pavan S (Son of Resident) published on 19 October 2023
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Reply from Linda Simpson, Home Manager at Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely comment, it is so appreciated by all the staff. I am so pleased your father is doing so welI and that you are happy with his care. I will share your review with all the staff.
Kind Regards,
Linda.
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Review from R A (Friend of Resident) published on 19 October 2023
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Reply from Linda Simpson, Home Manager at Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare
Thank you so much for your lovely comments, I am so pleased your friend is making such good progress. I will share your feedback with the staff.
Kind Regards,
Linda.
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The Review Score of 9.5 (9.477) out of 10 for Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 30 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 28 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
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 4.544 for Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare is calculated as follows: ( (225 Excellents x 5) + (102 Goods x 4) + (24 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 355 Ratings = 4.544
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 4.933 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare is based on 28 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 + 0.1 = 4
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 150 registered maximum number of service users is 30. 28 Positive Reviews ÷ 30 = 0.933
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.
Date: 6 Dec 2023
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Hello, my name is Linda, and I am delighted to be the Home Manager here at Birchwood Grange.
I have 34 years of experience within the healthcare sector and have achieved qualifications such as Registered General Nurse. Working in residential and nursing settings, I have previously been Deputy Manager for four different care homes, including Birchwood Grange, prior to my current Home Manager role, gaining plenty of experience and valuable skills.
Within this time, I have shared many treasurable moments with the residents I have had the pleasure to meet along the way. One proud moment that I will cherish throughout my career was when I was able to support a young respite resident live in her own flat independently following a severe brain injury and a prolonged period of coma. Seeing her progression and confidence rise is a moment I will never forget.
I would best describe myself as someone who is very friendly and approachable whilst being passionate about delivering quality care to residents and supporting staff. In my spare time, I love visiting family, travelling to other countries, eating out and meeting new people. Luckily for me, this is very easy to do in our home!
Avery Healthcare, owners of Birchwood Grange, strives to be the best in care and providing high-quality services. They always put their residents first whilst offering their best support to managers and staff. Birchwood Grange is genuinely a one-off, with its beautiful landscaped gardens that entertain and a truly home-from-home feel.
I look forward to welcoming you to the Birchwood Grange community.