- UK Care Homes Search
- Care Homes in England
- Care Homes in North East England
- Care Homes in Durham
- Care Homes in Durham Area
- Care Homes in Peterlee
- Birchwood Court Residential Care Home







A beautiful home in the heart of Easington Colliery, it’s the team which makes Birchwood Court special. The home has a warm family feel, with many of the staff having been there for over 10 years.
They are devoted to enriching the lives of their residents and supporting them to do the things they love. There are so many trips organised, from riding on the beach buggies and enjoying fish...
Care Provided by Birchwood Court Residential Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 43 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our weekly fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to understand the level of care and support needed. Our 2026 weekly care fees for residential care start from £1231 but may be in the region of 30% more*. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms through to our premium bedroom options.
*If you require more specialist care such as 1-2-1 support, your weekly fee could be higher.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Birchwood Court Residential Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Birchwood Court Residential 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
- Sanctuary Care Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Liam Williams (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (43)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at any time.
Parking
- Private car parking available.
Birchwood Court Residential Care Home Reviews (70)
Birchwood Court Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.697) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Birchwood Court Residential Care Home has 70 reviews.
Dad and family have always been happy with his care. We have a good relationship with staff who are friendly helpful and professional new and old staff. These have been hard times the home has coped remarkably and this is down to the staff. Look forward to interacting with my dad and other residents like before.
The staff at Birchwood Court Residential Care Home have always provided very good support and care for my mam. I am happy in the knowledge that she is well looked after, especially during these difficult times of Covid. They are like extended family and have supported both myself and my mam during her time here! I would definitely recommend Birchwood Court to anyone needing similar care. There have been a number of changes over the last few years, but the health and wellbeing of residents is always their main priority.
I have always found the staff to be warm and welcoming. I speak to Mum on a weekly basis on the phone or from a distance on visits when permitted during these Covid times. She always tells me how well she is treated and how comfortable she is. I always look to see how she looks on the outside. Mum always has a cheerful manner on visits, and her smile says it all. I am pleased with the caring attitudes of the manager and staff, as I know she is in safe hands and is stimulated by varied and interesting activities. I strongly feel that all staff have gone above and beyond in order to keep spirits high for all residents.
Thank you for such a wonderful review, your kind words are really appreciated. Best wishes, Fae
I have been a resident here for over a year and the care, respect and fun I have has been incredible. I know if I feel ill the staff have made sure that I get medical help, they sympathise and they show so much support. My life here is so much fun and I feel safe especially through the pandemic. Thank you to the management, carers, domestics and everyone at Birchwood Court you are the most professional, caring and amazing people.
I feel my mum-in-law really gets looked after and is cared for well but she's lost things and hasn't got them back e.g. new clothes, bag, purse, phone, holdall. Can you try to solve this problem, please?
Thank you for taking the time to review our home and your kind words. I have passed this onto the home and they are going to look into this straight away as some things may still be in her previous room. Best wishes, Fae.
My mam has been there for about two years and generally, there's been no problems except for a short amount of time, our family thought her personal hygiene could have been better. The staff are great. Myself and my sister have asked on numerous occasions about her holdall, purse, bag, phone, new clothes which I bought for her because she says she has got these items, maybe they are in her old room.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home and for your kind words about our team. I will pass your feedback onto the team. Best wishes, Fae.
My mother moved into Birchwood Court a year ago, and we have nothing but praise and admiration for all the staff and the care they have taken with her. She has had two hip replacements and on returning to the home, was looked after with great attention. Over the terrible covid period, when we couldn't visits, the staff were never too busy to keep us informed of her health, when we rang, which was very reassuring. The staff are very friendly, and we know our Mum is in the best hands, can't praise them enough!
I couldn't find a most perfect care home for her, which makes me and my family highly satisfied. Thank you so much Birchwood Team.
Thank you for such a wonderful review of our home and team. They will really appreciate your kind words. Best wishes.
Myself and my family can not thank the management and staff at Birchwood Court enough, we have never doubted that our relative is in the best place for her health and wellbeing. She has always been treated with respect, dignity, care and compassion. Thank you so much to all the staff through this awful pandemic, you have shown complete professionalism and care. You all deserve a very great big thank you. Amazing place and amazing team run by amazing management.
Thank you for such a wonderful review. Katie and the team will be really pleased to hear your kind words. Best wishes, Fae
I had to come into residential care following an accident. I must admit it wasn't what I would have chosen to do. However, the staff at Brichwood have all helped me settle in. I have received excellent care. They all do their best to make me feel at home. They can't do enough for me.
Thank you for such a lovely review - it is wonderful to hear how well you have settled in with us. Best wishes.
I am getting looked after. No worries. Get everything provided and quite satisfied. Staff very good and always busy. Need to have time for residents.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. The manager's door is always open for you if you ever want to raise anything with her and I will most definitely pass this review on too. Best wishes.
Parent and Aunty both pleased with their care and home in general. Love the staff. Enjoy having activities for company. They cannot watch residents all the time and my parent has lost or misplaced quite a few items. Have taken jewellery home so it doesn't go missing so she cannot wear it. Both would not leave only if able to go home which will not be soon.
Thank you for your kind words about our home and sorry to hear about the loss of items, I will pass this onto the manager but in the meantime please know her door is always open for you. Best wishes.
My wife passed away in Birchwood Court on 26th November 2014. Since then I have gone for my meals every day. The staff are all really friendly and helpful and nothing is too much trouble. If I had to go into care I would definitely be going into Birchwood as I can't praise it enough.
Thank you for your review. It is very much appreciated. Many Thanks.
The staff are very responsive to his needs and communicate really well with family members. He settled very quickly and has expressed how well he likes it here.
Any issues that have emerged have been dealt with promptly. I would highly recommend this residential home.
Thank you for your kind words about Birchwood Court, it is lovely to hear how well your father has settled in with us. I will be sure to pass your lovely feedback onto the manager and the team. Best wishes, Fae.
My father has been at Birchwood for five months. Some staff are excellent and some not so but, overall good. Birchwood is kept clean and tidy. The activities coordinator is very good. Sometimes there is a lack of communication between staff and management with family. Sometimes staff don't listen to family advice about my father e.g no butter on bread/toast. No gravy on his meals and need to be reminded regularly. Laundry system needs reviewing as clothes are regularly being mislaid.
Thank you for your kind words about our team. I will be sure to pass your feedback onto the manager and team, but please know that Katie's door is always open for you if you ever need to ask something, or have feedback to give. Best wishes, Fae.
The manager and her team have been so kind, patient and caring and as the weeks are heading towards a month, everything is still raw and difficult but we are heading in the right direction.
The whole team at Birchwood are exceptional and I thank them dearly for helping me through these last few weeks.
Thank you for your lovely feedback, it will be much appreciated by the manager and the team. Best wishes, Senior Marketing Officer.
I have not seen her look so well and happy in a long time. She now considers Birchwood Court her home and states she would not like to live anywhere else.
All the staff are caring and kind and treat everyone with the utmost respect.
Thank you so much Birchwood Court.
Dear Elaine, thank you so much for your kind words about our home and our team. Your feedback is truly invaluable to our team. Best wishes, Fae
Always something to do. Always someone to talk to if you feel out of your depth.
Thank you for your review! We always appreciate your feedback directly from our home - if you do have any queries or worries, please do speak to our management team who have an open door policy and would always like to hear how you think we can improve. Best wishes, Fae.
Overall, very happy with Birchwood compared to other homes we've tried.
Dear Allan, thank you for your lovely comments about our team. Please do speak with the team about any issues you may have, as they are here to help! Our catering team are happy to make alternate meals to the daily menu on request, and they are also all tailored to our residents dietary and nutritional needs. Best wishes, Fae.
My mam has been here since March 2017. She finds the carers extremely helpful, friendly, hardworking and meet her every need. Her room is spacious and clean.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 08 September 2022Good
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (0) & Events (0)
There are no news items for Birchwood Court Residential Care Home.
There are no upcoming events for Birchwood Court Residential Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Birchwood Court Residential Care Home.
Meet the Team (5)

I started my career in care in 2014 as an activities coordinator, progressing my way to home manager, where I am today. I thoroughly enjoy working in our sanctuary care homes and enriching the lives of those we care for.

I have worked here for 5 years I like making a difference, seeing the residents loving living their lives here and supporting them.

I have worked at Birchwood Court for three years love working here because of the staff and the residents are so friendly.

This is such a nice home the residents are lovely.

I feel honoured to work at such a beautiful home and I love working with my residents and my great colleagues.
Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of carehome.co.uk. Please contact Birchwood Court Residential Care Home to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Birchwood Court Residential Care Home has an Enhanced Service -more info.