The Birches

The Birches is a residential care home in Burntwood, in the Staffordshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 8 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by Prokare, which operates 3 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2015.

At its latest inspection, published September 2019, the CQC rated The Birches 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.

The Birches has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Staffordshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,031 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 271 registered care homes in Staffordshire. The nearest to The Birches include 235 Rugeley Road, Chaseview Nursing Home and Grangemoor House Nursing Home, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.