Birchlands Care Home

Moor Lane, Haxby, York YO32 2PH
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9.7 78 Reviews
  • Birchlands Care Home, York
Birchlands Nursing Home, in north Yorkshire, cares for up to 54 people in need of long-term care, rehabilitation, respite or convalescent care.

The home's aim is to make care more personal by respecting the needs of the individual, offering each resident their own personal care plan so as they receive the support that best suits their own needs and situation.

Birchlands has convenient parking available for visitors who can share comfortable lounges with their loved ones, or even join in with the social activities programme that allows residents to stay healthy both mentally and physically.
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Care Provided by Birchlands Care Home

Primary Care Categories

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

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 54 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex 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)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Please contact the home to organise an assessment with one of our experienced clinical leads.


We can then give an accurate average weekly fee.

Contact Birchlands Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Funding Types Accepted

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

Contact Birchlands Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Good to Know

Person in Charge

  • Jackie Calpin (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (54)

Birchlands Care Home Reviews (78)

9.7

Birchlands Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.731) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Birchlands Care Home has 78 reviews.

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Review from Samuel M (Grandson of Resident) published on 30 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank you all so much for all everything you've done for my grandma. it was difficult watching her go so slowly for so long but I'm comfortable knowing that you all treated her so well in her last couple of weeks. Thank you.
Reply from Jackie Calpin, Manager at Birchlands Care Home
Thank you so much, anything you need please let me know.
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Review from Barbara J (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 2 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Looked after excellent, made him feel wanted for the last four years of his life, very happy.
Thank you to all who looked after him.
Reply from Jackie Calpin, Manager at Birchlands Care Home
Thank you for this kind review, I am glad we played a part in his life that led to him feeling happy and wanted. I will pass over our comments to the team.
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Review from Geoffrey J (Brother of Resident) published on 2 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy.
Reply from Jackie Calpin, Manager at Birchlands Care Home
Many thanks for your kind review, I will pass this on to the team.
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Review from Beverley R (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum had to leave another care home in York having lived there with dementia for four years. We received four weeks' notice that they would be permanently closing in January 2024. Panic stations! Mum arrived at Birchlands Care Home on the 13th of December 2023, simply a blessing in disguise. Mum has
been very warmly welcomed and has received far superior care in the few short weeks she has been there!
Reply from Jackie Calpin, Manager at Birchlands Care Home
Hi Beverley, thank you so much for this wonderful review, I will pass this on to the ground floor staff. Kind regards, Manager.
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Review from G S (Wife of Resident) published on 27 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff not only cared for my husband but also for the family and friends who visited. I commend all the staff, admin, cleaners, carers and nurses who always had the time for us. I felt I could return home knowing my husband was well looked after and his needs met. Empathy and understanding of who
my husband was ensured his final weeks of life were the best they could be, thank you.
Reply from Jackie Calpin, Manager at Birchlands Care Home
Many thanks for your kind review, I will ensure this is passed on to all the staff.
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Review from S M (Wife of Resident) published on 21 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The service at Birchlands was caring and thoughtful. The chef went the extra mile to produce meals that my husband would eat. The carers were excellent and tried to help my husband's stay be as good as could be. End of life was supported with medication and a nurse checking on hum regularly. The staff
tried to accommodate all my requests. I cannot fault the home or staff.
Reply from Jackie Calpin, Manager at Birchlands Care Home
Hi,
Many thanks for your lovely review, I will share this with the team. I hope you are well.
Jackie
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Review from K R (Nephew of Resident) published on 17 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
You have a special environment at the home at a difficult time for families. I could not wish for my aunty to have had her final days. Every member of the time is warm, always a smile, welcoming to my aunties visitors and to my aunty.
The home will always have a special place in my heart - thank you
to everyone.
Reply from Jackie Calpin, Manager at Birchlands Care Home
Thank you for taking the time to submit this review at such a difficult time for you.
I am so glad we brought some comfort.
Best wishes,
Jackie.
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Review from G B (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was transferred to Birchlands Care Home in the last four days of her life, as we were unable to continue to care for her at home as she needed nursing support. I was devastated and felt that I was letting her down but as soon as we arrived all my concerns were allayed. The staff were amazing,
caring and professional and provided me with great support in the last two days of her life. I was so pleased that she was in their care and will always be grateful to them for the dignity and kindness that they gave her. I realised the day after she arrived that actually her being there was the best decision I made.
Reply from Jackie Calpin, Manager at Birchlands Care Home
Thank you for this kind review. This level of care is everything we want to give both residents and families.
I am proud the team gave you comfort and support at this very difficult and emotional…read more
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Review from K G (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was transferred to Birchlands Care Home to receive palliative care from the 8th to the 14th of September 2023.
The staff were always caring and friendly and took great of my mum and her family in what was a very difficult time.
The nurses kept us informed at all times and nothing was too
much trouble.
Reply from Jackie Calpin, Manager at Birchlands Care Home
Hi,
Thank you very much for taking the time to do this review. I will pass this feedback on to our staff team.
I hope you are all doing ok.
Jackie.
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Review from Barry E (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 21 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother-in-law was a resident for seven years and passed away on 27/07/2023 at the age of 101.
She was well looked after in this time with the exception of once, which was quickly handled by the manager.
My mother-in-law was not the easiest to look after in the latter year or so but at 101, who
is? Well done Birchlands Care Home and all who sail in her.
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Review from M A (Niece of Resident) published on 19 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Since my aunt entered the home in August 2021, she has, on the whole, been happy with her circumstances. We have found the nursing care she receives has been good, bearing in mind she can be difficult at times! Whilst we appreciate the difficulties of hiring and retaining carers, she sometimes cannot
understand the lack of carers. However, our main area of concern is that she is not eating the meals prepared for her and this is obviously affecting her health. We feel that whilst this could be difficult for catering staff, a little more individual attention could be provided for her needs and encourage her to eat.
Reply from Jackie Calpin, Manager at Birchlands Care Home
Thank you for this review. I am terribly sorry that this has happened and can assure you that I speak with your aunt several times weekly but have not been made aware of any issue. We do not have…read more
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Review from Mike K (Son of Resident) published on 7 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The level of care for my dad over the past six months has been excellent. The staff really look after the residents engaging with them and treating them with dignity and respect, there are regular activities to suit all who are encouraged to partake but if like my dad just wants to sit on the sidelines
and watch and take it all in that's fine too.


I have visited my dad in Birchlands regularly over the past 6 months and it is always spotlessly clean and nothing is too much trouble, he became very frail in his last few weeks but knowing he was so well looked after and ended his days in the most dignified way possible is testament to the dedication of a team who clearly value working there and I extend a heartfelt thank you to them all.

Reply from Jackie Calpin, Manager at Birchlands Care Home
Thank you so much for this review. As always, thank you for allowing us to take care of your lovely dad, I hope we brought some happy days and comfort into his life.
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Review from Graham P (Nephew of Resident) published on 16 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My auntie spent the last six months of her life at Birchlands. The care she received was excellent. The home is a safe, caring environment with excellent, caring and professional staff. My auntie was treated with the utmost respect and dignity and was extremely well looked afteR during her time at Birchlands.
Reply from Jackie Calpin, Manager at Birchlands Care Home
Thank you, Graham, for this lovely review. I will pass this on to our staff. Keep in touch.
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Review from Emma P (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff were so kind and diligent. Very happy with the environment. A lovely, happy atmosphere.
Reply from Jackie Calpin, Manager at Birchlands Care Home
Thank you, Emma, I will pass this over to the staff team.
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Review from A G (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 10 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been impressed by the care and attention given to my brother-in-law. He is always treated with respect and his dignity is maintained. He is well nourished and the personal care given is first class. Well done.
Reply from Jackie Calpin, Manager at Birchlands Care Home
Thank you, this is very lovely to hear.
Jackie Calpin
Home manager
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Review from K T (Wife of Resident) published on 28 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In the months since my husband came to Birchlands, he has received exemplary care from both nursing and care staff. Despite being immobile, he has been free of pressure sores and is kept very comfortable. He is treated with dignity and appreciation, and he and I are grateful for the care shown to me
too.
Reply from Jackie Calpin, Manager at Birchlands Care Home
Thank you for your kind words, it is always a pleasure to look after you too!
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Review from M G (Wife of Resident) published on 1 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visit the care home every day and take a lot of notice of how things are run. The staff are lovely and kind, from the manager to the cleaners. The residents are spotlessly clean and tidy as is the rest of the home and nothing is too much trouble. The resident's just ask for things and their needs
are taken care of straight away. The staff are very kind to myself and other visitors which is very reassuring.
Reply from jackie Calpin, Manager at Birchlands Care Home
Thank you, it's always a pleasure to have you around keeping us all smiling.
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Review from Ros T (Wife of Resident) published on 1 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband was well looked after by all the staff whatever their role. Everyone from the manager down made time for him wherever they could. He was treated with courtesy and respect and appreciated as an individual. When visiting, the warm welcome and friendly atmosphere meant we all felt part of the
Birchlands family.
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Review from A S (Brother of Resident) published on 25 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience whilst visiting this care home has been nothing but exceptional from the top of management down to the bottom level, each and every employee are very welcoming, kind and courteous. They take their job very seriously to provide the residents with the best care possible. I would highly recommend
anyone to come here.
Reply from jackie Calpin, Manager at Birchlands Care Home
Thank you, I will relay your lovely review to all the team.
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Review from J G (Son of Resident) published on 18 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Always found the staff friendly and helpful always seem to be very busy not sure if this has been affected by staffing levels or Covid. I feel that because of this monitoring individuals gets a bit lost in the system e.g a visiting district nurse was unaware of the treatment of a pressure sore and condition
which caused me concern surely each resident has such records of medical attendance and treatment clinical records etc.
Reply from jackie Calpin, Manager at Birchlands Care Home
Many thanks for the feedback. I expect the staff have been busy with the day to day running of the home, it's always a busy environment however we are overstaffed and have not had any agency use for…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.731)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.731) out of 10 for Birchlands Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 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 4.731 for Birchlands Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (243 Excellents x 5) + (74 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 323 Ratings = 4.731
  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 Birchlands Care Home is based on 28 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 54 registered maximum number of service users is 10.8, which has been reached with 28 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 Feb 2019

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

Posted: 21 Oct 2025

Please contact the Home for additional details.

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Jackie Calpin

Job Title: Home Manager

Residents are the heart of Birchlands Care Home, the aim of our home is to put residents at the centre of all we do.


Birchlands core values are person-centred and include maintaining dignity and respect, empowering choice and decision-making.


It is important to us to provide inclusive care, meaning our residents do not have to change homes to cater for their needs.

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