
The home has always had a friendly and caring atmospherePaul T(Son of Resident/Service User)

I don't think I would get better treatment anywhereS H(Wife of Resident/Service User)

The staff have been fantastic, they are always so kind and happyT H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The home has always had a friendly and caring atmospherePaul T(Son of Resident/Service User)

I don't think I would get better treatment anywhereS H(Wife of Resident/Service User)

The staff have been fantastic, they are always so kind and happyT H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Birkin Lodge Care & Nursing Home offers compassionate family-led nursing and residential care for those with a variety of needs.
Situated in the peaceful town of Tunbridge Wells in Kent, the home is exactly that - a home. The team create an environment for residents where they feel comfortable and safe by getting to know each of them on an individual basis, allowing the team to provide care tailored to...
Care Provided by Birkin Lodge Care & Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 38 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
All our fees are subject to a care needs assessment. All fees quoted are a guideline, please contact the care home for a detailed price for your care requirements.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Birkin Lodge Care & Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Birkin Lodge Care & Nursing 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Country Court
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Miguel Mansilla (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2011
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (38)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at any time
Parking
- There is an onsite car park
Birkin Lodge Care & Nursing Home Reviews (70)
Birkin Lodge Care & Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.343) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Birkin Lodge Care & Nursing Home has 70 reviews.
Genuine caring and friendly staff.
I can honestly say that I have no complaints at all.
The staff are kind and friendly and have the residents interests at heart all the time.
The staff will go to any lengths to accommodate any requests and are thoroughly thoughtful and compassionate.
I visited on the 31st August as it was my friend's 93rd Birthday. The lounge was decorated with birthday banners and balloons, they gave him a card, present and arranged a small tea with us, visitors. They also made a birthday cake all so very caring of the staff. My husband and I were very impressed.
The home is very clean and the food is satisfactory. I don't think the care staff are very nice at times when asked about anything they keep the person waiting a long time. I know it can't always be helped as I worked for twenty years in a care home then I retired.
Very good.
Aged 91 aunty was finding it difficult to cope and left the house she had been living in since 1950 and moved to sheltered housing, this lasted 6 months with different illnesses, complete deafness, lack of movement, was very reluctantly encouraged to move to a care home. We had no knowledge of Birkin Lodge apart from the fact that it had single rooms. At first, she was terribly nervous but she met staff who were very helpful. As well as settling her in they were brilliant at answering phone calls to set family members minds at rest. She enjoyed her single room with all necessities and gradually started to join in with activities, painting etc and joined in communal meals. Her general health improved due to the attention of competent nursing staff. Last year with encouragement she wrote a few Christmas cards this year but this year with help from care attendant we were all included. I truly believe this is due to the great care and support she is receiving at Birkin Lodge I cannot thank them enough.
As a family, we have been very pleased with how the staff at Birkin Lodge have cared for our elderly father. There always seems to be staff available to help out, even if a short wait is sometimes involved. Father's needs are constantly assessed and updated to meet his declining health. Also very good support from the local hospice who work closely with the home.
The staff are very friendly and make you welcome and ask if you like a cup of tea. Very clean and tidy. I would recommend people to live here when I get old. I would love to come and stay here. Very friendly people and staff.
I think the staff at the home do their best to make the residents lives as enjoyable as possible given the ongoing health problems they may have. Birkin Lodge Care Home has had difficulty in retaining a manager over the last year or so but the present incumbent seems to have settled in well. I think as is probably the case with a lot of care homes that you could do with more staff especially at weekends.
Whilst there has perhaps been an unsettled time in finding strong leadership for the home, the new Manager of Birkin Lodge, is now in post. She is an experienced manager with a track record...
You have too many people coming and going in charge. Not good for the residents.
Whilst there has perhaps been an unsettled time in finding strong leadership for the home, the new Manager of Birkin Lodge, is now in post. She is an experienced manager with...
Bed Vacancies
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News (1) & Events (0)
- 12 Sep 2025
Fenchurch House Care Home, part of Country Court, welcomed residents and colleagues to celebrate the Country Court in Bloom 2025 Awards, the group’s annual gardening celebration. This year’s theme, “Your...
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Awards / Recognitions (12)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Country Court
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Country Court
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Country Court
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (4)

Miguel is our Home Manager at Birkin Lodge. Miguel is passionate about delivering the highest standards of family-led person-centred care and enjoys getting to know our residents and their families.

Becky is our friendly and organised Home Administrator at Birkin Lodge. She supports residents, families, and the team with day-to-day admin and ensures everything runs smoothly. With a passion for person-centred care, Becky helps create a welcoming home.

Kalypso and Nikki are our Wellbeing Coordinators and spend their time organising activities that keep residents active and connected. They love getting to know what our residents enjoy and making sure there’s always something meaningful for them to take part in.

Meenu is a Care Assistant and supports residents with their daily needs, always offering a friendly face and a helping hand. She takes pride in making sure residents feel comfortable, safe, and valued.
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