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Silver Birch Short Break ServiceStaffordshire
Rated:GoodResidential

Silver Birch Short Break Service

67 Hawthorn Crescent, Burton-on-trent, DE15 9QP
01283542534
Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

16 October 2019

Provider

Nexxus Trading Services Limited

Beds

5 beds

About Silver Birch Short Break Service

Silver Birch Short Break Service is a small five-bed residential care home located in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire. The home is operated by Nexxus Trading Services Limited and provides short break respite care for a diverse range of service users.

The home supports older people, younger adults, and individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. Its small size enables a more personalised approach to care, with staff able to develop close relationships with residents during their stays.

The service received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its inspection in October 2019. The intimate setting on Hawthorn Crescent makes it suitable for those seeking short-term residential support in the local Burton-on-Trent area.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Silver Birch Short Break Service, consider asking...

  1. 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
  2. 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
  3. 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
  4. 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
  5. 5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Silver Birch Short Break Service, look out for...

  1. 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
  2. 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
  3. 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
  4. 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
  5. 5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Silver Birch Short Break Service'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

67 Hawthorn Crescent, Burton-on-trent, DE15 9QP

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Silver Birch Short Break Service

CQC overall rating

Good

CQC rating published: 16 October 2019

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