Welford Healthcare
Birchlands Care Home
Care home in York
Operated by Welford Healthcare
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Birchlands Care Home is a nursing and residential care provider in York, North Yorkshire, with 54 registered beds. The home offers nursing care, residential care, dementia care and respite care across its three-storey building. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades in all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report 2019).
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 20 February 2019 · Last inspected 24 January 2019
Birchlands Care Home is a nursing home providing personal and nursing care to 50 people. Inspectors found that staff are trained and supported in their roles, manage risks while encouraging independence, and respect people's choices and wishes. People describe staff as kind and caring with time to talk, and the report points to a positive, person-centred atmosphere.
- Staff are trained and supported in their roles
- Risks are managed in a way that still encourages people's independence
- People are given choice and control over their lives, with restrictions kept to a minimum
- Care plans are reviewed regularly and updated when people's needs change
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Generally satisfactory
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 800 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
692 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what York council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,002 |
| 2025 | £1,080 |
What York council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Birchlands Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The York Hospital, 3.5 miles away. The local GP practice is HAXBY GROUP PRACTICE, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in York
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
York Blind & Partially Sighted Society
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Age UK York
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York Carers Centre
York Carers Centre provides support to unpaid carers of all ages in York. Services include : support for young carers (aged 5 to 18); support for young adult carers (18-25); support for adults;…
Accessible Arts & Media
Accessible Arts & Media runs a range of inclusive creative learning and wellbeing projects for groups including disabled adults and young people, older people with dementia and people with…
Part of Welford Healthcare
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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