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Birch Heath Lodge is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Chester, Cheshire. It is operated by Maria Mallaband 17 Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, dementia, learning disabilities, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, Birch Heath Lodge provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Birch Heath Lodge in March 2023 and rated the service as Requires Improvement. The home has been asked to make improvements in one or more areas. Families are encouraged to review the full CQC report and speak with the home about the actions being taken.
Birch Heath Lodge is located in Chester, within the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area in North West.
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| CQC Rating | Requires improvement |
| Address | Birch Heath Lane, Christleton, Christleton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7AP |
| Phone | 01244 434321 |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Region | North West |
| Last inspection | 25 March 2023 |
| Provider | Maria Mallaband 17 Limited |
Is Birch Heath Lodge registered with the CQC?
Yes. Birch Heath Lodge is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-1494575155
What type of care does Birch Heath Lodge provide?
Birch Heath Lodge provides nursing homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, learning disabilities, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Birch Heath Lodge?
You can contact Birch Heath Lodge by phone on 01244 434321, or visit them at Birch Heath Lane, Christleton, Christleton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7AP.
What is Birch Heath Lodge's CQC rating?
Birch Heath Lodge has been rated "Requires improvement" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is not performing as well as it should and has been told to improve. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-1494575155
What are Birch Heath Lodge's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Birch Heath Lodge's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Requires improvement, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Requires improvement.
How many care homes are in Chester?
There are 42 CQC-registered care homes in Chester. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/chester.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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