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Living at Birch Hill is a change for the residents, but one which will provide a safe, caring, homely atmosphere to enjoy yet another chapter in life’s journey.
Birch Hill has a hand-picked team of dedicated care,...
Nestled in the Northumbrian Village of Norham, Birch Hill Care Home provides dementia care for 24 adults. Rated 'outstanding' by CQC in August 2019, the team's focus is ensuring all residents live well each day.
Living at Birch Hill is a change for the residents, but one which will provide a safe, caring, homely atmosphere to enjoy yet another chapter in life’s journey.
Birch Hill has a hand-picked team of dedicated care, catering and housekeeping teams who strive to ensure that each day is a day well lived, where joys and troubles can be shared.
The home's approach to dementia care not only involves support with physical needs but through excellent locally sourced food, personalised activity and wellness programmes that really can make a positive impact in the lives of the residents and families.
Services: hairdresser, optician, chiropodist, audiologist, district nurse team, GP practice, CMHT, OT & physio all visit Birch Hill as required.
Care Provided by Birch Hill Care Home
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 24 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Local authority accepted
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Birch Hill Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Birch Hill 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
Group / Owner
- Lenore Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jennifer Mackie (Care Centre Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (20)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Parking
- Parking at front of house
Birch Hill Care Home Reviews (72)
Birch Hill Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.910) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Birch Hill Care Home has 72 reviews.
Superb team of dedicated, caring staff. Impressive understanding of the needs of my mother-in-law. Beautiful grounds and good food. Particularly impressed with their response to the current pandemic.
Superb team of dedicated, caring staff. Impressive understanding of the needs of my mother-in-law. Beautiful grounds and good food. Particularly impressed with their response to the current pandemic.
We are so glad that we found Birch Hill for mum. At every visit, we are made so welcome and mum we know is very happy here. She is full of smiles when one of the staff pop in during our visits. The staff have kept us up to date on all their protocol changes - and always phone to let me know of any...
We are so glad that we found Birch Hill for mum. At every visit, we are made so welcome and mum we know is very happy here. She is full of smiles when one of the staff pop in during our visits. The staff have kept us up to date on all their protocol changes - and always phone to let me know of any changes in mum's medicines or requirements. It is a beautiful home and the whole set up is excellent.
My mother has been a resident at Birch Hill for almost 12 months. In this time she has been exceptionally well cared for. The staff/management took the initiative to exclude visitors and take the other necessary steps for the health protection of those in their care, well before any government or...
Highly commended.
Prior to putting my friend's name on the waiting list, I was shown around the home. I was delighted to find the residents were happy and well cared for. The home was spotlessly clean. All members of staff answered my questions without hesitation. A home visit was carried out to access my friend's...
Prior to putting my friend's name on the waiting list, I was shown around the home. I was delighted to find the residents were happy and well cared for. The home was spotlessly clean. All members of staff answered my questions without hesitation. A home visit was carried out to access my friend's needs and eligibility. Since she has become a resident, the admin assistant has been extremely kind and pleasant, as have all staff members who I have come into contact. I would not hesitate to recommend this home. During the very difficult time of the Covid-19 situation, all staff members have been exemplary, and I am very grateful for the care and attention my friend is receiving.
The location is very peaceful with ample grounds during the warmer months.
They've managed to adapt to shielding residents as best anyone can, and have tried to ensure families are kept up to...
The location is very peaceful with ample grounds during the warmer months.
They've managed to adapt to shielding residents as best anyone can, and have tried to ensure families are kept up to date and offered remote access via Skype.
The staff are friendly, welcoming and caring.
I'd have no hesitation in recommending this setting for anyone.
It is always a though trusting anyone else to look after precious family members. We were lucky enough to find a room for Mum at Birch Hill and have never regretted our decision. There is a great atmosphere and the whole team go above and beyond to make the place a real home not just a...
I hope there is a space for me if my time comes!
Very satisfied.
Very satisfied.
I have always found Birch Hill a very welcoming and professional environment. Nevertheless, occasionally I feel that the stimulation of residents is lacking. There is a TV room where I feel that the residents are placed and (not neglected) but left unattended for long periods of time. Some music,...
I have always found Birch Hill a very welcoming and professional environment. Nevertheless, occasionally I feel that the stimulation of residents is lacking. There is a TV room where I feel that the residents are placed and (not neglected) but left unattended for long periods of time. Some music, art, drama, themed afternoons or book readings could be done. The silence can very isolating for some residents. But, as stated before, Birch Hill has always retained very high care standards.
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback. We are in the process of reviewing our resident engagement time and are working hard to ensure that our residents are meaningfully engaged and enjoy our activity programmes.
They are together and safe which means the world to me.
The respect, care and kindness the staff show to my mum and dad is exemplary.
The management team are very strong and have good relationships with my parents and...
They are together and safe which means the world to me.
The respect, care and kindness the staff show to my mum and dad is exemplary.
The management team are very strong and have good relationships with my parents and with me.
I am always greeted with a smile and the atmosphere is one of calm at whatever time of day you arrive.
Visitors are offered tea and coffee, biscuits and cake, just like in your own home.
It's great.
There were staff around to help with any requests and refreshments were always offered to all visitors and residents. I was pleased with my...
There were staff around to help with any requests and refreshments were always offered to all visitors and residents. I was pleased with my visit overall and my mind was put at ease that my family are in good capable hands.
I went to visit a friend. I was made very welcome as soon as the front door was opened. I was offered tea, coffee and homemade cake. The tray was very well set out. All the staff were very friendly and happy. The home had a very nice aroma. The residents looked very well looked after. 10/10
I went to visit a friend. I was made very welcome as soon as the front door was opened. I was offered tea, coffee and homemade cake. The tray was very well set out. All the staff were very friendly and happy. The home had a very nice aroma. The residents looked very well looked after. 10/10
If ever my time comes I hope there is a bedroom for me overlooking the well kept and beautiful gardens.
If ever my time comes I hope there is a bedroom for me overlooking the well kept and beautiful gardens.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 February 2026Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveOutstanding
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
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
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News (1) & Events (0)
- 06 May 2026
Unannounced inspection March 2026 Received OUTSTANDING in EFFECTIVE CARING WELL-LED GOOD in SAFE RESPONSIVE Overall rating OUTSTANDING
There are no upcoming events for Birch Hill Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Birch Hill Care Home
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Birch Hill Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Birch Hill Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

Jennifer Mackie is the Registered Manager at Birch Hill Care Centre. She has been with Birch Hill since October 2018 — almost 8 years — and took over...
Jennifer Mackie is the Registered Manager at Birch Hill Care Centre. She has been with Birch Hill since October 2018 — almost 8 years — and took over as manager in February 2022, when the previous manager moved to lead one of Lenore Care's other homes. Jennifer has worked within the care sector for over 22 years, with a wide range of knowledge spanning learning disabilities, dementia care, and end-of-life care.
Jennifer is immensely proud of the staff at Birch Hill, who put residents' needs at the forefront of everything they do. The care they deliver is outstanding and always centred around each resident's individual needs — for Jennifer, Birch Hill is truly a home from home.
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