Birchfield Residential Care Home

9a - 11 Gorse Road, Blackburn BB2 6LY
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Birchfield Residential Care Home in Blackburn is a family-run home delivering a high level of care at an affordable price.

Birchfield has received consistently good reports from the CQC and Blackburn with Darwen Council making it one of the top homes in the Blackburn with Darwen area.

The home actively encourages feedback from residents, relatives, staff and local professionals which it uses to ensure the home remains focused on offering the best service possible. Regular residents meetings encourage ideas for activities, days out and in house entertainment so the home has a full programme of activities with something to suit everybody.

Menus are continually adapted at residents' requests ensuring home-cooked food, using local produce, remains delicious, nutritious and interesting. The cooks know the residents' likes and dislikes as well as any dietary requirements enabling them to tailor meals to individual needs.

Birchfield offers short (respite) and long stay care and the home recommend a four week trial period to ensure new residents are happy with their choice.

The comfortable and spacious home, set in leafy grounds, provides a relaxing atmosphere. With quiet places to chat with friends and relatives whilst enjoying a nice cup of tea.

The home welcomes visitors at any time so please pop in, no appointment required, and take a look around.
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Care Provided by Birchfield Residential Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 24 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £950
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £950
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £950
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £950

Our fees depend on the room available and care needs required.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Birchfield Residential 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

  • Mark Taylor and Kirsty Taylor

Person in Charge

  • Danielle Gillibrand (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2024
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (20)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (7)

Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome at any time.

Parking

  • Off road parking is available.

Birchfield Residential Care Home Reviews (46)

9.9

Birchfield Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.853) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Birchfield Residential Care Home has 46 reviews.

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Review from Hilary G (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum had been unwell for a number of years and we were at a stage where we could not keep her safe. Our family was very distressed and visiting at least 6 care homes did not instil confidence - in fact is made us feel much worse - until we visited Birchfield.
At Birchfield we found people who generally
cared about their residents, were professionl and offered support not only to mum, but to the rest of our family as well!
To this day we still go to Birchfield, Easter fairs etc. Our family feel this is the least we can do to repay their kindness and help - we will never forget that they cared for our precious mum - Thank you Birchfield.
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Review from Joan M (Resident) published on 20 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm very well looked after and have lived here for a lot of years. I love the staff here and have known a lot of them for a lot of years. I'm very happy with my meals and get plenty of choice. I love the activities and trips out.
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Review from Peter R (Resident) published on 19 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I think its alright here. The food is very good. I really like the staff because they are friendly and helpful. I enjoy playing dominoes in the afternoons sometimes with the other residents.
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Review from Joan K (Resident) published on 19 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I like living here its lovely. Every morning when I come down stairs I always look in reception and think how lovely and clean the home is. I think this everyday. My daughter always comments on how clean it is too. I love the food its always good. I'm very happy with the care I receive from the staff,
management are lovely.
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Review from Lilly D (Resident) published on 19 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I like everything about Birchfield Residential Care Home. The food is really good. I have made some really good friends since living here. The staff are good and meet my needs.
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Review from Pam C (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 January 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Just like to say a big thank you to the staff and chef for all their hard work on Christmas Day.


The family of residents were invited to join their relatives for Christmas dinner. Although I was eating Christmas dinner later with friends I had a lovely piece of salmon whilst my mum, ate her Christmas

dinner, which mum really enjoyed.


Happy New Year to all

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.853)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.853) out of 10 for Birchfield Residential 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 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 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 4.853 for Birchfield Residential Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (112 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 129 Ratings = 4.853
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Birchfield Residential Care Home is based on 11 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 24 registered maximum number of service users is 4.8, which has been reached with 11 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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: 21 Mar 2023

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Bed Vacancies

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Meet the Team (2)

Jackie

Jackie Mcintyre-Briggs

Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2022

This is Jackie, our Registered Manager at Birchfield Care Home Limited. With 18 years of experience in the NHS, Jackie has always been passionate about caring for the elderly and vulnerable, and she has made it her life’s mission to provide compassionate, high-quality care.


At Birchfield, Jackie is much more than a manager—she is at the heart of our family. She takes the time to truly know each resident, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and at home. Her dedication extends to our staff as well, always offering support, guidance, and encouragement so that everyone can thrive in a positive, caring environment.


Jackie’s warmth, expertise, and genuine commitment make Birchfield a place where both residents and staff feel supported, respected, and part of a close-knit family.

Tracie

Tracie Grubb

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2018

This is Tracie, our Deputy Manager at Birchfield Care Home. Tracie has been a valued member of our team for six years, initially joining as a Senior Carer. She is deeply committed to ensuring that Birchfield operates at its fullest potential, working closely alongside our Registered Manager, Jackie, to deliver person-centred, high-quality care to all our residents.


Tracie’s dedication, professionalism, and compassionate approach make her an integral part of our leadership team. She is passionate about supporting both residents and staff, fostering a positive, nurturing environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

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