Birch Grove Nursing Home

1 Stanford Avenue, Brighton BN1 6AD
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  • Birch Grove Nursing Home, Brighton
Birch Grove Nursing Home in Brighton offers high quality residential and nursing care as well as specialised dementia care.

The nursing home has 48 bedrooms (46 with ensuites) spread across five floors. The home has two spacious communal lounges and a combined dining and activity area, providing welcoming spaces for socialising and relaxation. Outside, residents and their visitors can enjoy the fresh air in a large garden.

Throughout the year, Birch Grove hosts a variety of events and activities, including visits from external entertainers; Rise Seated Sports and Pet Pals, amongst others. Special occasions such as Easter, Chinese New Year, St Patrick's Day, Halloween, Christmas and New Year, to name but a few, are enthusiastically celebrated. Family members are warmly encouraged to visit at any time and to join them for special events.

At Birch Grove, staff pride themselves on creating a relaxed, supportive home-from-home where residents receive high-quality care and attention.
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Care Provided by Birch Grove Nursing Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 50 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1400
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1400
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1400
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1399

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Birch Grove Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Birch Grove 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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Contact Birch Grove Nursing Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sarabjit Kaur (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Number of floors: 5

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (48)

Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome at any time.

Parking

  • Limited parking on site

Birch Grove Nursing Home Reviews (12)

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Birch Grove Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.448) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Birch Grove Nursing Home has 12 reviews.

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Review from C K (Resident) published on 10 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I receive good care at the Nursing Home I live. The food is good as are all the activities. All the staff are nice
Reply from Sarabjit Kaur, Registered Manager at Birch Grove Nursing HomeThank you very much CK for your kind words and its our pleasure to look after you and thank you for being a wonderful resident.
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Review from A P (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 23 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have almost five years experience of the care given by Birch Grove Nursing Home to my sister-in-law. She has always received good sensitive care. She is given a good measure of independence under supervision so that she can still move around the home safely with a walking aid. She says she is very
happy there and enjoys the meals and some interaction with other residents & staff. In my experience all the staff are helpful & friendly.
Reply from Sarabjit Kaur, Registered Manager at Birch Grove Nursing HomeThank you very much Angie for your kind words and we are very happy to support D, she is lovely.
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Review from Adam M (Son of Resident) published on 4 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother came to Birch Grove after a stay in hospital approximately six months ago.
As many others have noted, the management and staff have been, and are, extremely caring and attentive in meeting my mothers needs.
The atmosphere is very much that of a 'home' as opposed to a hospital or hotel.
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addition, Birch Grove is extremely flexible and the staff are always willing to work around differing needs such as visiting times, taking loved ones out etc. On this score, the proximity to Preston park is a big bonus, although Birch Grove does have a nice garden of it's own.
Reply from Sarabjit Kaur, Registered Manager at Birch Grove Nursing HomeThank you very much for your kind words Adam, it's our pleasure to look after mum and Birch Grove is her home.
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Review from J G (Cousin of Resident) published on 17 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff were, as ever, very helpful on my visit. It was lovely to see my cousin looking very happy and looking much healthier than when she first arrived at Birch Grove. She is clearly being well looked after.
Her new orthopaedic chair seems to be doing the trick and she is more comfortable. Thank
you to whoever sourced it.
Reply from Sarabjit Kaur, Registered Manager at Birch Grove Nursing HomeThank you very much JG for your kind words and it is our pleasure to look after your cousin.
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Review from Deborah B (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum seems very happy in the care home she always looks nice and clean. She eats the food provided and really enjoys them
The staff are always accomodating we are very pleased with servic provided and have no issues with Birch Grove Nursing Home.
Thank you for looking after my mum.
Reply from Sarabjit Kaur, Registered Manager at Birch Grove Nursing HomeThank you for your kind words and it's our pleasure to look after mum.
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Review from Christopher K (Friend of Resident) published on 15 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care, all staff wonderful.
Reply from Sarabjit Kaur, Registered Manager at Birch Grove Nursing HomeThank you very much for your kind words and supporting the home and the staff.
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Review from John H (Husband of Resident) published on 15 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I like the way that Birch Grove is run with the emphasis on the word 'home'! The management, with excellent support from the staff, provide excellent care and support for the residents. There is a distinct homely feel!
Reply from Sarabjit Kaur, Registered Manager at Birch Grove Nursing HomeThank you very much and it's our pleasure to look after your wife and get to know such a wonderful people.
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Review from S D (Friend of Resident) published on 4 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Birch Grove is a fantastically caring Nursing Home. My friend stayed there after a spell in hospital, to assess whether she would be able to return to her home or not. In time, it was clear that my friend needed Nursing Home care. She stayed in Birch Grove and her final 18 months of life were filled
with kindness, fun activities and making new friends. Before Birch Grove my friend had become isolated; living in Birch Grove, she took part in many wonderful events and celebrations. She was also supported to go on a trip out for lunch, something she hadn't managed for quite some time. I would recommend Birch Grove to anyone who is considering a Nursing Home for their loved one. The staff are very kind and compassionate and the team is very well led by a great manager.
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Review from Denise R (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum arrived at Birch Grove Nursing Home after being in hospital and I was very nervous, as I never thought that she would require nursing home care. However, the care and respect shown by all of the staff have been very humbling and I can not thank them enough for everything they did.
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compassionate and excellent care was provided and I am very grateful to all concerned.
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Review from Alison K (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having lived her final 13 months at Birch Grove, our mother passed away there, peacefully, in early February.
The care she received in that year, and particularly in her final days, was more than we could have wished for. Though the loss was very painful, the care and attention Mum, and us as her
family, received at that time from the staff was precious and has left very special memories that will help us through.
The management and staff genuinely care about their residents and go above and beyond to make this very much 'their home'. Everyone is treated as an individual, respected for who they are, and celebrated at every opportunity.
Though the initial transitioning couple of months from her own flat to nursing care was a difficult/upsetting time for Mum, she very quickly grew to realise this was a safe place, a place to be with people, to socialise (or not), to be creative, to have fun, dance and laugh. There is always something happening at BG. Thank you for everything!!
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Review from Ann N (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 92-year-old mum came to Birch Grove for re-assessment in December 2023 and was welcomed by the staff. They quickly worked out my mum's personality which was fun and happy and liked to banter and they engaged with her stopping to chat as they passed her door and waving hello as they passed. The
kitchen was quite happy to make Mum something different if she didn't like the dinner. When Mum was finally accepted as a full-time resident the management went to great lengths to offer Mum a room which was bigger and more private but Mum liked the smaller room she had been in which was normally used for short stays only, so this was redecorated and made mum's permanent room which she loved. Mum passed away in May so was only at home for 5 months but in that time she had settled and felt totally at home and loved all the staff so I cannot thank them enough. If you want a home that feels very friendly and family-orientated with caring and friendly staff then Birch Grove fits the bill.
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Review from J S (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was transferred to the care of Birchgrove Nursing Home from Hospital admission, for respite care, which turned into a long-term stay.
The high level of care from management down was evident every time we visited Mum every few weeks. Her whole demeanour lightened up! She smiled and laughed
more whenever my husband and I visited. She enjoyed being in the company of other residents or by herself.
Mum participated in the majority of events, often encouraging others; and this was supported by the care staff.
The management team, carers, and kitchen staff all participated in various activities with residents, which in turn encouraged Mum to get involved. This also encouraged us as a family.
The staff always ensured Mum had what she needed from clothing, food, personal care, etc. Even down to allowing her access to a small patio area to her room and putting a bird table there, to enjoy seeing birds feeding as well as mischievous squirrels!
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.448)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.448) out of 10 for Birch Grove Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 12 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 4.648 for Birch Grove Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (98 Excellents x 5) + (38 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 142 Ratings = 4.648
  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 4.8 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Birch Grove Nursing Home is based on 12 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.8
    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 50 registered maximum number of service users is 10, which has been reached with 12 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: 19 Feb 2020

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (13)

Sarabjit

Sarabjit Kaur

Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2009

I started my nursing training in 1998 in India and moved to the UK in 2006 for better career opportunities. I have been working in Birch Grove since 2009 - I started as an RGN and developed myself to become a Registered Manager in 2020. I am very passionate about elderly care, and my main interest is dementia and mental health. I love my job because it's so rewarding, leading a team and supporting our residents to live a bright life and putting them and their families at the heart of everything we do.


Qualifications: Registered General Nurse, Level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management

Bright

Bright Okai

Job Title: Registered Nurse and Acting Deputy Manager Joined: 2023

I am a calm, friendly, and compassionate person who believes that taking care of people is the best way to show kindness. I developed a passion for nursing when I was still in high school and decided to follow the nursing trajectory, achieving my nursing qualification in my home country of Ghana, before moving to the UK in 2023.

Emmanuel

Emmanuel Kyei Marfo

Job Title: Registered Nurse Joined: 2023

I am passionate about supporting individuals to maintain their independence and well-being with 7 years of experience in Nursing.


Qualifications: Diploma in Nursing

Karen

Karen Bonsu

Job Title: Registered Nurse Joined: 2023

I’m Karen, born and raised in Ghana (West Africa). I’m a motivated nurse committed to providing excellent patient care. When I’m not working, I love travelling, reading and watching movies to explore new places and ideas.
I have a bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Dayana

Dayana Raj

Job Title: Registered Nurse Joined: 2023

My name is Dayana Raj, and I’m a dedicated and compassionate nurse from India. I began my nursing career in 2019 and have been actively working in the field ever since. With over five years of hands-on experience, I am deeply committed to providing patient-centred care, supporting healing with empathy, and continually learning to grow in my profession. Nursing is not just my career — it’s my passion and purpose.

Niju

Niju Kalappurackal Koshy

Job Title: Registered Nurse Joined: 2024

I am Niju K. Koshy, a registered nurse currently employed at Birch Grove Nursing Home since 2024. In this role, I provide compassionate and comprehensive care to residents, maintaining high standards of clinical practice and patient well-being.

Mavis

Mavis Frimpong

Job Title: Registered Nurse Joined: 2023

I’m Mavis, a caring and compassionate registered nurse who enjoys supporting others in their daily lives. I bring a warm smile and positive attitude to every shift, always aiming to uplift and reassure those around me.


Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Jisna

Jisna Kizhakkel-John

Job Title: Registered Nurse Joined: 2021

I am a calm and friendly individual with a passion for nursing and patient care. I graduated with a BSc in Nursing in 2014, after which I worked as a registered nurse in India for 4 years and Saudi Arabia for 2 years. I started working at the Birch Grove Nursing Home in 2021 as a Senior Healthcare Assistant before qualifying as a registered nurse in the UK in 2024.

Asha

Asha Philip

Job Title: Registered Nurse Joined: 2022

Asha's friendly and kind nature makes her a favourite with the residents at Birch Grove Nursing Home.

Nayana

Nayana Manmadan Nair

Job Title: Registered Nurse Joined: 2022

Nayana is the newest nurse at Birch Grove, having achieved her NMC PIN in 2025, but previously she worked in the Home as a Healthcare Assistant and Care Practitioner. Her friendly, kind and soft-spoken manner is appreciated by all those she works with and the residents she looks after.

Mark

Mark Elderfield

Job Title: Activities Co-ordinator Joined: 2018

Mark works hard to ensure that all of Birch Grove's residents feel at home and can participate in activities and events that they enjoy.

Biju

Biju Gee Varghese

Job Title: Chef Joined: 2005

Biju makes sure all residents at Birch Grove, no matter their dietary requirements or restrictions, are well fed. He runs a spotless kitchen and takes great pride in preparing food that brings pleasure to all.

Tracy

Tracy Cull

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2023

I have been the administrator at Birch Grove since 2023 and enjoy the varied work that this job entails, and being able to support the medical staff in their work. I especially like meeting and interacting with residents and their families and helping them make their stay here at the Home as comfortable as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions about Birch Grove Nursing Home

What types of Care is Birch Grove Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Birch Grove Nursing Home have?

There are 48 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Birch Grove Nursing Home?

Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Birch Grove Nursing Home to the centre of Brighton?

0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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