Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare

177 Preston Hill, Kenton, Harrow HA3 9UY
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9.4 169 Reviews
  • Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare, Harrow
A diverse and inclusive setting, Birchwood Grange Care Home fosters a strong and nourishing community. Residents benefit from top-tier care and companionship, enhancing their comfort later in life. Couples or companions continuing their care journey together are warmly embraced in the home, which provides residential, respite, and dementia care.

Approaching the home is a memorable experience, with unique decorative flowers and ornamental animals inspired by the energetic and popular staff team. Their 'je ne sais quoi' brings a unique charm to Birchwood Grange.

A visit is worthwhile to learn about the team's exceptional residential care and companionship. The home features its own hair salon, café and garden, offering gardening opportunities for residents.

If you'd like to stay up to date with everything going on at the Harrow care home, take a look at their Facebook page.

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Care Provided by Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 150 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Earl Elliott (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (150)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare

  • 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 from £1,400
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,510
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,565
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,400
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,510
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,565
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare Reviews (169)

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Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.387) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare has 169 reviews.

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Review from M R (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 27 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good service and staff are very helpful during Covid and everything got back to normal.

Reply from Rachel Aran, Marketing Administrator at Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to review Birchwood Grange Care Home in Harrow. Your feedback is truly invaluable to us and our staff team who go over and above the standards on a daily basis, in order to provide an exceptional level of care. I will be sure to pass your kind words on to the rest of the staff team. The Covid 19 pandemic was a particularly difficult time for everyone, now that restrictions have been lifted, we look forward to welcoming you back for regular visiting. Best wishes.


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Review from C P (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 8 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We are pleased with the service and care provided to my father-in-law.

Reply from Ryan Farrelly, Marketing Assistant at Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for reviewing Birchwood Grange Care Home in Harrow. We are pleased to hear how well your father-in-law has settled into our loving care community. Our dedicated staff go above the standards daily to ensure all residents receive an exceptional level of care. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit. Best wishes, Ryan.


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Review from J R (Wife of Resident) published on 8 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

My husband has been here for approximately 4 years and although we still hope he will be able to return home it is the best place he has been in so far. In general, he is cared for well by the staff and gets on very well with some of them. The staff keep me informed of any relevant information regarding
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Reply from Ryan Farrelly, Marketing Assistant at Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for reviewing Birchwood Grange Care Home in Harrow. We are delighted to hear how satisfied you are with our home and the care that your husband receives. Our dedicated staff go above the standards daily to ensure all residents receive an exceptional level of care. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit. Best wishes.


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Review from S S (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 8 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The home is kept very clean. With mum's progress at each step, the nurses kept me informed and recently mum had a bit of an issue with her health and the nurses dealt with it with a lot of care.

Reply from Ryan Farrelly, Marketing Assistant at Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for reviewing Birchwood Grange Care Home in Harrow. We are pleased to hear how well your mother has settled into our loving care community. Our dedicated staff go above the standards daily to ensure all residents receive an exceptional level of care. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit. Best wishes, Ryan.


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Review from Daniel L (Partner of Resident) published on 2 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My partner was admitted from hospital to the home to receive palliative care for her dementia. Her condition did improve, for which I am thankful and she would often smile when I visited her. She was well cared for and looked after. I would have liked her to have survived longer, of course, even though
the hospital had already told me she was in the end stage of the illness. The nurses were all very kind to her and always treated her with care. The fact that she improved for a few months helped me, although when she did pass away it was obviously sad.

Reply from Linda Simpson, Home Manager at Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you so much for your lovely comments. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you are doing ok. Thank you for trusting us with your partner’s care. The team are so passionate about delivering high-quality palliative care for our resident, so it was a privilege to look after her. I will pass your kind words on to the team on the unit as I know they will really appreciate them. If I can be of any support to you or your family during these sad and difficult times, please do let me know. Take care, Linda.


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Review from A S (Son of Resident) published on 27 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The management and the care staff were extremely polite and worked with care and dignity. The care staff were very good including the night staff. They provided excellent care and looked after mum very well. The food provided was very good and the service provided by all the care workers was excellent.

Reply from Ryan Farrelly, Marketing Assistant at Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to review Birchwood Grange Care Home. It is a true pleasure to care for your mother and we are delighted to hear how well she has settled into our loving, care community. Your lovely feedback about our staff is invaluable to us and I will be sure to pass on your kind words to the rest of our team. Best Wishes, Ryan


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Review from A K (Son of Resident) published on 29 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful friendly staff who ensure every visit goes smoothly. Visits are in a clean environment.

Reply from Rachel Aran, Marketing Administrator at Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to review Birchwood Grange Care Home and for your lovely feedback. Our highly trained staff team do a fantastic job at creating a warm and welcoming environment for all our residents and their loved ones. We are delighted to be able to welcome you back into the home for more regular safe visits now that the government restrictions have eased. Best wishes.


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Review from N K (Husband of Resident) published on 3 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Apart from the occasional disconnects between wellbeing staff, nursing staff are residents family, no real problem. Towards the end of the stay, impending pandemic rather overshadowed- dealt with sympathy.
In summary - a very professionally run home.

Reply from Ryan Farrelly, Marketing Assistant at Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for reviewing Birchwood Grange Care Home. Your kind words about our home are truly invaluable to us and are delighted to hear that overall you are satisfied with our home. Many Thanks, Ryan.


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Review from P P (Grandson of Resident) published on 14 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandparents both enjoy the food there. Whenever we have asked them, they have always told us how well they are treated and cared for and this has given us great peace of mind. It is clean and very obvious when you see the place that they take great care in creating a fantastic environment. They
are also very accommodating when we make any special requests.

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Review from L B (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

such a lovely home. A real family feel. Carers really care about my Mum and are always helpful and friendly. she loves it there.

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Review from C W (Niece of Resident) published on 15 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff were caring, and they looked after my uncle through some difficult times.

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Review from S S (Wife of Resident) published on 1 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband had wonderful care from everybody. He loved going out into the unique garden.

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Review from G L (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff supportive, care home homely, clean and comfortable.

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Review from Sadhna (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother who had dementia was treated with extreme sensitivity and care throughout her stay at the care home. She had been there for almost ten years where she received phenomenal care. The carers have so much passion and love for the residents that I cannot praise them enough. The food provided to
the residents is excellent and they cater to the needs of the resident. The accommodation is clean and it is so refreshing to step into the reception area with smiling faces and always willing to help.
Keep up the great work.

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Review from Sharon S (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Outstanding care home. The Staff are superb as a team and individual. So much love, care and respect shown to the residents here. My dad has been treated like a King and all staff have been so supportive and kind to our needs as he has reached his end of life. Cleanliness is outstanding. Chef is amazing.
Reception team are brilliant and welcoming. The owner is just so lovely and knowledgeable. So much character surrounds this lovely home. I would not think twice about recommending this to anyone. I hope I can end my days here too.

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Review from T B (Regular Volunteer) published on 26 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been treated with respect and great care and assistance, whenever I have asked for and required help.

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Review from Elaine C (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 11 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Birchwood Grange is such an incredible and caring place full of earth angels. They cared for my Dad at his final time and are still caring for my lovely Stepmum.
Truly a wonderful care home and we were blessed to find them. I can’t praise them enough for their compassion and kindness. I would absolutely
recommend them to anyone. They do their utmost to stimulate each and every one of their residents all the time. I have sat in on many music sessions and have thoroughly enjoyed all the entertainment.
Thank you to all the awesome staff there!

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Review from A M (Son of Resident) published on 30 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was cared for in a sensitive and compassionate way. Wonderful staff. Individualised care provided.

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Review from John A (Son of Resident) published on 20 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like to thank the staff of Birchwood Grange for all they have done for my mother.
Their compassion and kindness is commendable.
My mother has made so many friends at the home and every time I visit she has a smile on her face, which I think says it all!
Thank you everyone at Birchwood. I
know my mother is in good hands now.

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Review from K S (Son of Resident) published on 27 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Birchwood Grange was truly a home for my mother. The staff were amazing providing great care no matter the complication. No care home will ever be the same as home but Birchwood Grange staff did their best to make it a home. Their activities coordinator is best in class and truly distinguishes versus
other homes.

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.387)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.387) 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 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 26 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 4.520 for Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare is calculated as follows: ( (204 Excellents x 5) + (99 Goods x 4) + (24 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 331 Ratings = 4.52

  • 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 4.867 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Birchwood Grange Care Home - Avery Healthcare is based on 26 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. 26 Positive Reviews ÷ 30 = 0.867

  • 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: 6 Dec 2023

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Good

  • Caring

    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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Linda Simpson

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2017

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.