Birchy Hill Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.908) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Birchy Hill Care Home has 47 reviews.
Review from N F (Husband of Resident) published on 6 March 2025
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Reply from Alex Keevans, PA to Operations Director at Birchy Hill Care Home
Thank you for taking the time to give us such a comprehensive review. We always strive to provide all our residents with a warm and caring home and its wonderful to hear your thoughts, many thanks.
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Review from K S (Wife of Resident) published on 31 January 2025
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Reply from Zeta Zeta, Operations Director at Birchy Hill Care Home
Thank you for taking the time to write such a heartfelt review and for recognising the wider team at our wonderful care home, I will pass your review onto the team.
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Review from David F (Son of Resident) published on 31 January 2025
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Reply from Zeta Zeta, Operations Director at Birchy Hill Care Home
I am so glad you enjoyed the birthday lunch and thank you for your lovely review and recognising the care and dedication of our team.
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Review from N G (Wife of Resident) published on 29 January 2025
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Reply from Zeta, Operations Director at Birchy Hill Care Home
Wow, what a lovely recommendation, thank you, I will make sure this is shared with all the team.
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Review from Lyn N (Wife of Resident) published on 29 January 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful review of Birchy Hill, it is indeed a very special care home. I will pass your kind words on to the team.
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Review from Eileen T (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2025
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Reply from Zeta, Operations Director at Birchy Hill Care Home
Thank you for your lovely review and sharing your positive experience over the last 4-5 years, which shows consistency and an embedded caring ethos.
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Review from D S (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2025
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Reply from Alex Keevans, PA to Operations Director at Birchy Hill Care Home
Thank you for taking the time to give us such a wonderful review, all our staff take pride in caring for our residents to the best of their ability and will be glad to hear you're happy with our amazing care.
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Review from Jennifer K (Wife of Resident) published on 27 January 2025
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Reply from Alex Keevans, PA to Operations Director at Birchy Hill Care Home
Thank you for the positive review, our staff at Birchy Hill always endeavour to make sure not only the resident is cared for but also the friends and family.
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Review from Wendy S (Friend of Resident) published on 17 January 2025
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Reply from Zeta, Operations Director at Birchy Hill Care Home
Thank you for your kind review, I will make sure the team are thanked.
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Review from Mo S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2025
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Reply from Zeta , Operations Director at Birchy Hill Care Home
Thank you so much for this wonderful review and your heartfelt sentiments. Birchy Hill is indeed a very special place and the team are outstanding, I will make sure the team are thanked for all their care and support of the residents.
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Review from Michael M (Husband of Resident) published on 9 January 2025
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Thank you for your lovely review and your kind words of recognition of the wonderful things happening at Birchy Hill to enhance our residents' lives.
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Review from S H (Wife of Resident) published on 9 January 2025
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Reply from Zeta, Operations Director at Birchy Hill Care Home
Thank you for these lovely words of recommendation, I will make sure the team are thanked.
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Review from Lynn O (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 January 2025
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Reply from Zeta, Operations Director at Birchy Hill Care Home
Thank you for recognising the great things that happen at Birchy Hill, I will pass your kind words on to the team.
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Review from L T (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 January 2025
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Thank you for your lovely recommendation, I will make sure the team at Birchy Hill are thanked.
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Review from Anne C (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 January 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to review Birchy Hill, especially at this sad time of loss for you, I will make sure your kind words are passed on to the team.
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Review from Robert W (Husband of Resident) published on 3 January 2025
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Reply from Zeta , Operations Director at Birchy Hill Care Home
Thank you for your lovely recommendation of Birchy Hill. I agree, the team are amazing and manage to bring the best out in people and to give such great care, no matter what heath conditions they are living with. I will make sure the team are aware of your kind words.
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Review from Ruth Q (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 December 2024
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Reply from Zeta Zeta, Operations Director at Birchy Hill Care Home
Thank you for your wonderful review, I agree Birchy Hill is a magical care home, with a team that truly cares for all aspects of the residents.
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Review from John B (Friend of Resident) published on 5 December 2024
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Reply from Zeta, Operations Director at Birchy Hill Care Home
Thank you for your kind words, we will make sure the team know.
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Review from Ian S (Son of Resident) published on 11 November 2024
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Reply from Arifa Kapasi, Regional Support and Compliance Manager at Birchy Hill Care Home
Thank you for your wonderful feedback and acknowledgement of the care and support your relative receives. The staff really appreciate being recognised for all the hard work they do.
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Review from Lynette T (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 March 2024
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Reply from Zeta Zeta, Operations Director at Birchy Hill Care Home
Thank you for this very kind review, especially at this sad time for you. This review has brought tears to my eyes and I thank you for sharing these thoughtful words, I will make sure that the team at Birchy Hill are aware of this review and thanked for their compassion, care and respectfulness.
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The Review Score of 9.9 (9.908) out of 10 for Birchy Hill 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 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.908 for Birchy Hill Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (335 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 368 Ratings = 4.908
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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Birchy Hill Care Home is based on 31 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 70 registered maximum number of service users is 14, which has been reached with 31 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.
Date: 14 Dec 2018
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Job Title: Operations Director
Joined: 2019
I am the operations director for the Angel Care/MNS Care group of care homes. I qualified as a mental health nurse training in 1991 and as an adult nurse in 1996. I have worked in social care, specialising in older people since 1991, as I made the positive decision to work in this rewarding sector after I first qualified.
I have been a nurse, deputy manager, registered manager, quality manager & assistant director. I have been an operations director for many years prior to joining this company, I have a passion for making a difference and a wide knowledge base, and I love working and being a leader in social care.