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Birchwood is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. It is operated by Salutem LD BidCo IV Limited.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, learning disabilities, older adults (65+), physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Birchwood provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
Following an inspection in February 2026, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated Birchwood as Outstanding — the highest possible rating, awarded to a small proportion of care services in England. This reflects exceptional care practices across all five inspection domains.
Birchwood is located in Chesham, within the Buckinghamshire local authority area in South East.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | Fullers Close, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1DP |
| Phone | 01494 794112 |
| Website | www.salutemcareandeducation.co.uk |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Region | South East |
| Last inspection | 27 February 2026 |
| Provider | Salutem LD BidCo IV Limited |
Is Birchwood registered with the CQC?
Yes. Birchwood 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/1-4658761384
What type of care does Birchwood provide?
Birchwood provides residential homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Birchwood?
You can contact Birchwood by phone on 01494 794112, or visit them at Fullers Close, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1DP.
What is Birchwood's CQC rating?
Birchwood has been rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This is the highest rating awarded by the CQC. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-4658761384
What are Birchwood's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Birchwood's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Inadequate, Effective: Requires improvement, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Inadequate.
How many care homes are in Chesham?
There are 10 CQC-registered care homes in Chesham. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/chesham.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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