





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...
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 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
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
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Birch Grove Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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 £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Ashton Healthcare Group Ltd
- Private Owned
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 (23)
Birch Grove Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.705) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Birch Grove Nursing Home has 23 reviews.
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!!
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.
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!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 February 2020Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (0) & Events (0)
There are no news items for Birch Grove Nursing Home.
There are no upcoming events for Birch Grove Nursing Home.
Awards / Recognitions (0)
There are currently no awards/recognitions posted yet for Birch Grove Nursing Home.
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Birch Grove Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (13)

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

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.

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

I have a bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

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.

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.

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

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

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 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 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.

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.
Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of carehome.co.uk. Please contact Birch Grove Nursing Home to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Birch Grove Nursing Home has an Enhanced Service -more info.