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...
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 and chips at Seaham Beach, to visits to the community over 60s club, and local garden and shopping centres.
There are welcoming lounges, where residents enjoy so many activities, from exercise sessions with 'Mr Motivator', live music and cocktails, to pamper sessions, with manicures and hand massages. There is also a cinema lounge for movie nights.
The home has its own pub, The Birchwood Arms, for themed nights, karaoke and games. The residents enjoy some healthy competition with table tennis, and there’s a beautiful hair salon, for regular appointments with the mobile hairdresser.
The community are embraced into life in the home, with regular community coffee mornings held there. School children often visit to enjoy activities, or to treat the residents to music and dance performances. Next door to Sanctuary Care’s Ashwood Park home, the residents often get together for trips and activities, creating lasting friendships.
With so many of the residents being animal lovers, the team organise plenty of animal visits, from pups and well-behaved dogs to more unusual creatures, like a pet therapy fox!
In the dining rooms they enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals prepared by the chef, from roast dinners with all the trimmings and fish and chip Fridays, to home-baking for afternoon tea. Birchwood Court also has a beautiful vintage tearoom, which a lovely place to relax with loved ones, who are welcome at any time. And there is a private family and friends Facebook page, keeping everyone connected.
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.
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Birchwood Court Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.640) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Birchwood Court Residential Care Home has 73 reviews.
Always something to do. Always someone to talk to if you feel out of your depth.
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...
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.
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.
In my opinion, totally brilliant in all ways, wouldn't mind stopping myself a couple of days. All the staff are first class. Thank you for everything.
In my opinion, totally brilliant in all ways, wouldn't mind stopping myself a couple of days. All the staff are first class. Thank you for everything.
Friendly, professional staff. Cleanliness 100% always, regular trips/outings for the residents.
Friendly, professional staff. Cleanliness 100% always, regular trips/outings for the residents.
Good clean environment, very good work, conscious staff always willing to help and give advice.
Good clean environment, very good work, conscious staff always willing to help and give advice.
I think Birchwood is fantastic. I like all of the staff they are my new family. I am always looked after by them and they feed me well. They hoover and clean my room and keep it nice. I always have company. I just have to walk out of my room and there is always someone I can talk with.
I think Birchwood is fantastic. I like all of the staff they are my new family. I am always looked after by them and they feed me well. They hoover and clean my room and keep it nice. I always have company. I just have to walk out of my room and there is always someone I can talk with.
Excellent caring staff, not only for the residents but also care for the families. When I had to make the decision for my mam coming into residential care, I was so upset but the management was so thoughtful and caring. My mam has started to live again rather than exist, she now smiles and sings...
Excellent caring staff, not only for the residents but also care for the families. When I had to make the decision for my mam coming into residential care, I was so upset but the management was so thoughtful and caring. My mam has started to live again rather than exist, she now smiles and sings and dances, she is so happy. I can't thank the staff at Birchwood enough. The rooms are lovely, clean and homely. The dining room and the food are lovely and there are always plenty of activities to keep the residents occupied. I wouldn't put my mam anywhere that I wouldn't go to myself. In my opinion, Birchwood is exactly what my mam needed, she was very lonely until she came to Birchwood now she is living again and very happy.
Myself, family and friends were a delighted with the care and support and attention my father received with his stay at Birchwood. The staff are excellent with Dad. He loved all the attention he was receiving. I would definitely recommend this respite home to anyone.
Myself, family and friends were a delighted with the care and support and attention my father received with his stay at Birchwood. The staff are excellent with Dad. He loved all the attention he was receiving. I would definitely recommend this respite home to anyone.
A nice place to live and a very good team of staff.
A nice place to live and a very good team of staff.
Good food, excellent manner and staff.
Good food, excellent manner and staff.
This review is the combined opinion of all 5 direct relatives who all visit regularly. There were no extreme views at all. We are generally happy with the situation, as any minor concerns are usually dealt with by staff or management who are all approachable.
This review is the combined opinion of all 5 direct relatives who all visit regularly. There were no extreme views at all. We are generally happy with the situation, as any minor concerns are usually dealt with by staff or management who are all approachable.
Happy with all care.
Happy with all care.
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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.
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