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Birchwood House Rest Home
Residential Care
1 March 2021
Malvirt Limited
38 beds
How this home compares nearby
Of 19 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 15 are the same and 4 are lower.
17 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.
Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes
Rating history
- Dec 2015
- Sept 2018
Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.
Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Costs and who runs this home
This is the only care home Malvirt Limited runs in England.
Average care home fees in the South East: £1,243 a week for residential care and £1,579 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.
- How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.
About Birchwood House Rest Home
Birchwood House Rest Home is a residential care home in Kent, providing personal care for older people. Details from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.
Birchwood House provides personal care for up to 38 people aged 65 and over in an adapted residence with single and double en-suite rooms. At the time of inspection, 27 residents lived there with varying care needs including dementia and physical disabilities.
Residents were well supported to maintain contact with family and friends through telephone, internet, and in-person visits arranged in ways that minimised infection risks. The home demonstrated good practice in facilitating meaningful connections for its residents.
Source: CQC inspection report, 14 April 2021
Specialist Care
Practical details from the provider
- Shared spaces include two lounges and a Victorian conservatory with a passion-flower canopy and grape vines.
- Bedrooms have en-suite toilets and hand basins and can be personalised with residents' own furniture and possessions. There is a lift to all floors.
Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.
Fees and availability
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Care and inspection details
Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.
- Registered service
- Care home service without nursing
- Registered capacity
- 38 places — this is not a vacancy count
- Registration checked
- Registered · TN3 0TU
Registered care categories
Caring for adults over 65 yrs.
These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.
CQC ratings in more detail
Overall rating shown by CQC: .
Rating report published 11 September 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 1 March 2021.
- Safe
- Effective
- Caring
- Responsive
- Well-led
Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Birchwood House Rest Home, consider asking...
- 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
- 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
- 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
- 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
- 5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?
5 Things to Look For on Your Visit
When you visit Birchwood House Rest Home, look out for...
- 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
- 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
- 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
- 5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?
Could the NHS fund Birchwood House Rest Home's fees?
The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.
Location
Stockland Green Road, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0TU
Birchwood House Rest Home
CQC overall rating
Inspection date: 1 March 2021
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