Longwood Gardens
Ilford, IG5 · 1.1 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialNormanshire Care Services
Fee not published
Area typical £1,427 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
CQC: Good
Birchwood Residential Care Home
406 Clayhall Avenue, Clayhall, Ilford, IG5 0TA
Residential care home · 44 beds · Sanctuary Care
- Weekly fee
- from £1,416
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- March 2023
- Beds
- 44
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
Birchwood Residential Care Home's stated fee
£1,416a week
About £73,632 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,832 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,050a week
The typical live-in carer near Redbridge, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £366 a week less, £19,032 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,477 a week less than two places.
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100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Redbridge
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Birchwood Residential Care Home
Birchwood Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Ilford, in the Redbridge council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 44 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Sanctuary Care, which operates 104 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published March 2023, the CQC rated Birchwood Residential Care Home Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Birchwood Residential Care Home charges from £1,416 a week for residential care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £73,632 a year. That is close to the typical residential fee in Redbridge.
There are 76 registered care homes in Redbridge. The nearest to Birchwood Residential Care Home include Longwood Gardens, Tomswood Lodge Limited and Beehive. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- Sanctuary Care Limited
- Brand
- Sanctuary Care Limited
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (March 2023)
- Council area
- Redbridge
- Town
- Ilford
The CQC inspection, explained
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Birchwood Residential Care Home is rated Good; inspectors found safe, well-managed care and improvements since the last inspection.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,416 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Self-Funder Residential Care - From £1,416” View on Birchwood Residential Care Home’s website | From the home's website “Self-Funder Residential Care - From £1,416” View on Birchwood Residential Care Home’s website |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week near Redbridge, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Birchwood Residential Care Home
How much does Birchwood Residential Care Home cost?
Birchwood Residential Care Home charges from £1,416 a week for residential care (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Birchwood Residential Care Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated Birchwood Residential Care Home Good in March 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Birchwood Residential Care Home provide nursing care?
No. Birchwood Residential Care Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Birchwood Residential Care Home offer dementia care?
Yes. Birchwood Residential Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Birchwood Residential Care Home have?
Birchwood Residential Care Home is registered for up to 44 residents.
Care at home
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Redbridge
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,250 a week. 75 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
George G.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 16 years caring
Based about 5 minutes from Redbridge. Can care for a couple
Charity N.
2 reviews
From £945 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Redbridge
Margery N.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 25 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Redbridge. Can care for a couple
Sally C.
3 reviews
From £1,295 a week, 22 years caring
Based about 15 minutes from Redbridge. Can care for a couple
“Sidonia is a first class live-in carer whose dedication and thoughtfulness made her stay a happy experience.”
“Charity would take Nan on holidays day trips and shopping adventures”
See live-in carers near RedbridgeProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Redbridge
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Tomswood Lodge Limited
Ilford, IG6 · 1.2 km · 8 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialTomswood Lodge
Fee not published
Area typical £1,427 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Beehive
Ilford, IG2 · 1.5 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialChoice Support
Fee not published
Area typical £1,427 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week