Briarlea Care Home

Badsey Road, Evesham WR11 7PA
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9.2 45 Reviews
  • Briarlea Care Home, Evesham
Briarlea is an award-winning, family-run residential home. Catering to a maximum of 28 individuals, Briarlea specialises in the finest, person-centred care on a small scale. The home boasts 4 sitting rooms, a beautiful garden-patio, as well as a range of ensuite bedrooms to suit every budget. Briarlea seeks to emulate the same cosy environment that residents have enjoyed in their own homes; with rich, traditional interiors and plenty of comfy furnishings. All meals are cooked fresh, with an emphasis on local, seasonal ingredients.

The home also benefits from scenic surrounds, with residents enjoying 4 acres of scenic garden - including Briarlea’s private plum orchard. For nature lovers, Briarlea’s rooms command sweeping vistas over the surrounding countryside, which is often coupled with sightings of deer and other local wildlife. Meanwhile, a bus drop outside the home helps residents make the 1-mile journey into Evesham town centre when they desire. Bubbly, longstanding staff hail from the surrounding villages and run various initiatives to ensure residents stay connected to their local clubs, shops, and communities.

The home’s motto is ‘life is for living’ and high staff ratios ensure Briarlea hosts a lively social scene. There are plenty of activities for residents to enjoy, making Briarlea a wonderful place to grow old - although never old at heart!
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 31 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1000 – £2350
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £2000 – £3000
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £5000 – £6000

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Briarlea Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Owner

  • Briarlea Care & Supported Living Ltd

Person in charge

  • Joanne Moss (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 1989
  • Last Refurbishment: 2024
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (27)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)

Briarlea Care Home Reviews (45)

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Briarlea Care Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.223) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Briarlea Care Home has 45 reviews.

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Review from J F (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother inlaw moved in a month ago and has settled lovely she likes it .the staff are friendly and helpful feel we picked right home for her . The meals are good even have meal tasters eg Chinese Italian etc .
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Review from G P (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad went into Briarlea Care Home in March 2023. Moving my dad from his own home into care wasn't something I ever wanted to do but due to his age, frailty and worsening dementia, I had no choice. I am so glad that I found Briarlea as he settled in very quickly and now considers it 'his home'.
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staff are kind, very friendly and take really good care of my father. The home holds lots of events and themed food evenings which we can all enjoy together.
I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Briarlea to anyone looking for a well-managed, caring home for your loved one.
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Review from S S (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This in my opinion is an excellent care home. It is an old converted farmhouse, so has the charm and character. The care that is given by the management and team is superb in every way. Staff have been there for years, some going into thirty years. It's like a large family unit and I cannot fault them
in any way. Mother, who is almost 100 years old, has been nursed through COVID, pneumonia and chest infections and it's only their devotion to the residents that has pulled her through. 15/10 - just the best!
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Review from Raymond P (Son of Resident) published on 24 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been at Briarleea Care Home for over fourteen months, it is a smaller care home that has the feel of a real family home.
The staff are really friendly and professional, there is always plenty of staff on duty.
They have plenty of entertainment throughout the week to stimulate the residents.
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is the little touches that make a difference, such as giving Easter eggs on Easter Sunday.
They encourage residents' families to join in many events they arrange such as a summer fete and a Christmas party.
They also arrange themed food evenings once a month which is a great concept which makes my mum think she has been out for a meal at a restaurant.
A really caring care home.
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Review from Cheryl P (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been at Briarlea for the past twelve months.
She is very happy at Briarlea.
There are approximately around 30 residents which makes the care home feel like a real home.
There are always plenty of friendly and caring staff looking after the residents.
Brialea has lots of entertainment
and events every week.
One of the great concepts is the themed food evenings.
When we attend these evenings my mum thinks she has been out to a restaurant, this is not surprising as the food is always fabulous.
They also make it special such as Christmas. During the recent Easter holiday, all residents had an Easter egg.
This is typical of how they make residents feel safe and at home.
We visited several care homes before we selected Briarlea, and we could not have made a better choice.
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Review from Patricia G (Wife of Resident) published on 6 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Although my husband is still to settle to be being cared for by people other than me, he is well cared for, well fed, and comfortable. The manager and staff work very hard to accommodate my husband's dementia and stubbornness. The home is probably the friendliest I've encountered.
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Review from B M (Niece of Resident) published on 3 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My aunt seems very happy at Briarlea Care Home and is always treated with dignity and respect. She enjoys the many and varied activities and outings, in which she is encouraged to participate. The staff are always welcoming and friendly and the management is excellent. I would recommend Briarlea unreservedly.
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Review from Claire W (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been a resident at Briarlea for over a year now and we cannot fault the staff, care and welcome she has received. It staggers us how much effort and creativity the team put into keeping the residents and their families active. We are kept updated on health matters and spirit on a regular
basis but they manage to find a balance of protecting the family from all the details, all of the time. Prior to moving Mum into the home, we found this constant flow of pressure a huge problem- Briarlea manage this so well. We would wholeheartedly recommend Briarlea, a massive thanks to two members of staff in particular and all the amazing team.
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Review from K T (Son of Resident) published on 23 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A home from home for mum with attentive and interactive staff, something is on for the residents most days to help pass the time and keep them occupied.
Absolutely no worries about mum being in there and taken out on any of their visits to cafes and alike, they are now working through a residents
I would like to do list they have asked the residents to submit.
They hold events where the relatives can attend on a regular basis.
It is not a big smart impressive hotel type home the residents there feel they are in a home environment with staff to look after them.
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Review from J J (Resident) published on 7 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I enjoy living here, I enjoy the food we are provided especially the afters. I also like to go on trips with the other residents.
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Review from Y B (Resident) published on 7 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I've been here for a while, they are very kind and look after us well.
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Review from Andrew W (Son of Resident) published on 17 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From day one of our enquiry to Briarlea about their offering, through to the day the manager and another staff member carried out their care assessment with my dementia, burdened father, I was impressed. He was welcomed into the Briarlea community, with care, compassion and total dignity.
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been in residence for a week and our family observations are of, attentive carers, a wonderful community spirit, encouragement to participate, but respect for privacy. Coping with change at 85 years of age, I can only imagine to be anything other than challenging. The team at Briarlea are certainly helping my father make the adjustment to his new surroundings. On behalf of the family, I would like to extend to you all, our heartfelt appreciation. Thank you.
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Review from Brenda S (Resident) published on 24 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very pleased to be living here. I have been here for nine years and have been very happy. My carers are very, very good. They will do anything for you, and nothing is too much trouble for them. I would be pleased to tell anyone what a good place this is.
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Review from Caroline J (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum became a resident at Briarlea on 1st September 2022. The staff have been welcoming, providing kind, individualised, holistic care to my mum. The care home has a homely feel and residents can spend time in the tv room, a quiet room to read, their own rooms or in a lovely garden. There are many
activities such as team bake of, copying the tv series, singing old wartime songs and excursions. It is privately owned and small, so the staff know the residents well and are very committed to them. It is excellent value for money too. The staff are happy with low staff turnover, staying for years and years. One member of staff told me they all like their manager. All reassuring to me. Such a happy home!
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Review from Brenda S (Resident) published on 14 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy here. The staff are very good and helpful. The food is very good. I like the activities, especially the cooking of food.
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Review from L B (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely personal, cosy and homely family-run care home. I cannot praise the staff and the manager enough. They are excellent in everything they do. My mum is well looked after and is always clean and tidy. She loves the staff as they really care about what they do. She loves the homecooked food and
going to the dining room to eat. She is comfortable and content, leaving the family with no worries about her care. I would highly recommend Birarlea to anyone.
Reply from Mark Widdows, Owner at Briarlea Care Home

Hello, thank you very much for your recommendation. I am rather surprised by the score of 3 on activities, as we have an extensive programme that has seen not just quizzes, foot spa's, nail painting and sing a longs but cookery club, knit n natter sessions, making passports as part of an activity to fly to Paris on Briarlea Airways (in our own sitting room) to have photos taken in Paris. We held a week-long" Bush tucker trail" with much laughter in the team events, residents and staff recorded songs such as "Amarillo" and did a video to accompany it. Much of this is all available to see on our Facebook page. Kindest regards, Mark

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Review from M B (Resident) published on 10 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy here as are the staff, the care manager and the care coordinator. It is nice to see and talk to my friends. I love all my friends here.
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Review from C S (Resident) published on 8 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have settled quite quickly into a happy atmosphere and feel quite at home. Thank you.
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Review from Nicholas K (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 5 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are extremely pleased with the care and support being provided. He has been in the home for nearly 3 years and is settled and happy and has a room that meets all of his needs. This includes a separate toilet and washing facilities.
The staff are responsive to his needs and caring and supportive
and he has a good rapport with them.
He takes part in activities and interaction with other residents whilst having privacy and quiet in his own room.
During the Covid 19 virus he has received regular checks on his health.
The home management have kept us updated on all changes and issues promptly and set up arrangements whereby we could visit securely or have interaction via Zoom/FaceTime etc.
We highly recommend Brialea.
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Review from Martin Y (Son of Resident) published on 10 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found the staff to be caring and helpful at the home. My mother is 91 and needs help with all aspects of her life. I was pleased with the speed that the home acted when lockdown came. Although unable to see my mother, we were kept informed via the home's website.
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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.223)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.223) out of 10 for Briarlea Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.3 out of 5 from 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.917 for Briarlea Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (55 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 60 Ratings = 4.917
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.306 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Briarlea Care Home is based on 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.5
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 31 registered maximum number of service users is 6.2. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 6.2 = 0.806
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 11 Jun 2019

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (4)

Joanne

Joanne

Job Title: Care Home Manager Joined: 2003

Joanne, or Jo for short, has been at Briarlea since 2003. In fact, Jo was the first person that Briarlea’s owners Mark & Sally employed when they first took over the business. Back then, Jo was employed as a carer & cleaner but growing with experience – becoming a valuable member of the care team, before branching out into management, firstly as care co-ordinator, the deputy manager and now care home manager.


As you might expect over her many years at Briarlea, Jo knows all our residents and the home inside out. She’s Briarlea’s biggest cheerleader – and has a real drive to make each one of the care team (herself included) the most knowledgeable, skilled carers they can be. As Briarlea’s residents deserve the best!

Lisa

Lisa M

Job Title: Carer Joined: 1992

Lisa is Briarlea’s longest serving member of staff joining the team from leaving school – she’s been caring for residents since 1992! Over those years, we’ve all become familiar with the bright, cheery energy she brings to work each day. She’s has a wonderful, tranquil effect on the home. Lisa’s Mum, Val (now retired) also used to work at Briarlea. Lisa undertook a hairdressing course and is fully qualified, so on a Wednesday, Lisa and Val pop-in to do hair for any of our residents. But you have to book up fast - their perms are very popular.

Lisa

Lisa B

Job Title: Chef Joined: 2018

Lisa B has been a much-loved member of Briarlea since 2018. She is one of our in-house chefs and makes all our resident's favourite meals, including home-made Shepherd’s Pie, Fish & Chips and wonderful Roasts. But it’s in the dessert department where Lisa truly comes into her own. She’s known for her birthday cakes. As whenever it’s a resident’s birthday, Lisa will treat them to a home-made cake topped with whatever ingredients they desire, recently requested were – chocolate Aero, plus Jelly Babies – you name it, she’ll make it! This cake tradition brings all of Briarlea together. For every individual who calls Briarlea home, Lisa makes sure they feel special on their big day.

Rob

Rob

Job Title: Handyman

Rob is our handyman here at Briarlea. Whenever our residents need a lightbulb changed, a wardrobe fixed or if we’re simply sprucing up the home – we call straight for Rob. He’s our in-house superman. He’s also got a wicked sense of humour. So when he’s not up a ladder, you’ll probably find him larking about with residents. Rob is married to Jo and as husband and wife, they make a winning duo at Briarlea. It all lends to the homely, family-vibe we like to cultivate.

Frequently Asked Questions about Briarlea Care Home

What types of Care is Briarlea Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Briarlea Care Home have?

There are 27 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Briarlea Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Briarlea Care Home to the centre of Evesham?

1.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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