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The BirchesStaffordshire

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Rated:GoodResidential

The Birches

22 Birch Terrace, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 2HH

01543642172

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

29 August 2019

Provider

Prokare Limited

Beds

8 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 30 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 20 are the same and 9 are lower.

24 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

GoodMar 2017
GoodSept 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2017.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Prokare Limited, which runs 3 care homes in England: 3 rated Good.

Average care home fees in the West Midlands: £912 a week for residential care and £1,308 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 The Birches

The Birches is a residential care home in Staffordshire, providing accommodation and personal care for people with acquired brain injury. The findings below set out what CQC inspectors observed during their most recent visit.

The Birches provides accommodation and personal care for up to seven people with acquired brain injury. At the time of inspection, six people were living in the home. The facility spans two floors with areas adapted to safely support residents, including well-maintained living spaces, dining areas, and gardens.

Staffing levels are determined based on individual support needs. Safe recruitment procedures are in place, and people receive safe and effective care from trained staff. Inspectors received mixed feedback about staffing numbers employed at the home.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 September 2019

Specialist Care

Older peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

Wheelchair AccessibleEn-suite RoomsLaundry ServicePhysiotherapy

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WS7 2HH

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Physical disabilities.

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: Good.

Rating report published 24 September 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 29 August 2019.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read The Birches's CQC record and reports.

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 The Birches, 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 The Birches, 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 The Birches'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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees