
The staff and facilities at Birchlands, Haxby are excellent.L S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The care, attention and compassion that is given to the residents and family is second to none.Anne H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Birchlands care home has a wonderfully warm and homely atmosphereAnita W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff and facilities at Birchlands, Haxby are excellent.L S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The care, attention and compassion that is given to the residents and family is second to none.Anne H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Birchlands care home has a wonderfully warm and homely atmosphereAnita W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

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...
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 TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define 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
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's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
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 (85)
Birchlands Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.575) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Birchlands Care Home has 85 reviews.
Excellent care, staff and management. Home is clean and tidy and laundry service efficient. The resident does not wish to be involved in communal activities but would prefer more one to one input.
Service could be more personalised to his needs and interests.
Kindness and support is paramount. I have absolutely no worries concerning the care etc of my husband. If all care homes were of this quality we would be extremely fortunate. I thank every one of them just for being there for both of us.
I cannot praise the staff at Birchlands Nursing Home enough. The care, attention and compassion that is given to the residents and family is second to none. I would recommend this home to everyone.
The staff on the top floor are all kind and nothing is too much trouble for my mother-in-law.
My mother was admitted to Birchlands late February 2017 being admitted to the top floor at Birchlands Nursing Home. All the staff on the top floor under the supervision of a lady have done more for our mother than we could have ever done. We are extremely grateful for their care and loving attention they give. Nothing has been too much trouble.
The staff on the second floor are fantastic they are so considerate and caring. I have never met such great people. I cannot praise them highly enough. Nothing at all is too much trouble for them.
My father is a now a resident at Birchlands, after previously receiving weekday day care there. We could not possibly be happier with the kindness, care and respect that is shown to him. It's like being part of a family, and the second-floor carers are an absolute credit to their profession and to Birchlands. Dad is comfortable, clean, well-fed and above all, happy. The environment is light, airy and scrupulously clean, as is Dad's bedroom. The food is home-cooked, varied and nutritious. Activities are available and Dad has been to the downstairs lounge for a couple of concerts. He also enjoys visits from the therapy dog. It's the staff however that make Birchlands what it is, from the carers to the management, the office staff, cleaners and the cook. Everyone is kind and welcoming. As well as the care given to the residents, they support the families too. Thank you Birchlands. We are so lucky to have found you!
Thank you so much for your kind words. We endeavour to treat all our residents with love care and respect, they really are a fantastic team on the 2nd floor, well done.
When I visit the staff are always very courteous and welcoming.
The atmosphere is good, in fact, it is kind.
My friend is quite a private lady but the staff just seem to make her feel that they care and she usually responds.
I wish them well.
My late mother lived at Birchlands for just over a year. Although she had great reluctance to move into care she immediately settled. The staff treated her with immense care and dignity and in my late mum's words like a "lady". Her diet improved the food presented to her was nutritious and the choices were immense. The home itself was clean and tidy and the laundry taken well care off. My brothers and sisters had such peace of mind when mum was living at Birchlands.
My uncle who is 88 went into Birchland just before Christmas on the second floor. The staff are so kind and supportive we are extremely happy with the care and they make us feel welcome any time of day. My uncle is very happy and he thinks the staff are wonderful as they are a family unit and approachable and make him laugh.
Overall care good. A varied menu cooked well. My husband was (is) very happy with all the staff and finds them caring. I too am always made welcome whenever I visit, which is most days overall, this is a very good care home with a happy family atmosphere.
Birchlands Nursing Home has a very warm, welcoming environment. The staff are generally very attentive and caring. Mum has settled well, although initially struggled to accept being a permanent resident, the staff during this time were so supportive. Mum has bonded well with some staff in particular which not only helped mum but us as a family too. There is always someone on hand to chat with any concerns or general questions.
Both my grandparents are resident at Birchlands (just coming up to a year in February). When they moved in they hadn't seen each other for 4 weeks as they had both fallen at home, grandad came straight from the hospital and gran from respite care. I visited them on the first night and it was good to see them back together again. The transition couldn't have been any better. The staff wanted to know all about them and made me feel welcome. The staff are approachable and provide answers to my questions I'm never left not knowing.
The food is good and is enjoyed by both, especially grandad who requires a soft diet. (He would be the first to tell them and me if he didn't like anything)
The activities are good, gran always has a smile on her face when telling me what she has been up to.
I visit twice a week and it is reassuring to know that they are both being looked after.
Thank you to all the staff for everything that you do, your all stars.
I would recommend Birchlands.
They showed my mum the room she would be in and a week later we moved her in.
All our family are extremely happy with the care our mother is given and it is a big emotional upheaval when you have to move homes but mum has settled and looks really well.
The home itself is lovely and quality of meals excellent.
Home is a pleasant place to visit. It feels like mums home now. Lovely location, nice peaceful setting. Having experienced caring for mum in her own home we feel mum is now in a safe/secure place it has reduced our stress levels considerably. Mum seems happy and content. We can see mum understands that she is safe and there is help and support around her. A friend recently visited mum and was extremely impressed with the home and how content mum was. It has really given us our lives back!
Birchlands is a warm and friendly home.The staff are kind and caring. Birchlands is clean and nicely decorated and is a home from home. It has a welcoming atmosphere. I know that my mother is being well looked after and is safe and comfortable there, she has improved in her general wellbeing and physical strength because of the stimulation of being with other people. She can walk around using her walking frame and I know she is safe and the staff keep an eye on her. This has given her more confidence and made her more independent which is lovely for me to see.
Amazing!
Due to unforeseen circumstances, my father needed full-time residential care and was accepted into Birchlands Care Home on the second floor. From the moment we arrived the standard of care dad has received from all members of staff has been fantastic.
Mum moved into Birchlands Nursing Home a month ago and we are very pleased with the care and support she is receiving- especially from her designated care worker. Everyone is very friendly and helpful and she has settled in well and enjoys the facilities. We are very happy to have chosen this care home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 February 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 23 July 2026Please contact the Home for additional details.
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Birchlands Care Home
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: Birchlands Care Home
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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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