Birchwood House Rest Home

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Birchwood House is a fabulous care home in a stunning setting. Located in the quaint village of Speldhurst, close to Tunbridge Wells, the building is a former manor house. Today, the care home still feels like a relaxed country house, enhanced by the beautiful 9 acres of landscaped gardens, which can be enjoyed by our residents all year round.

The communal rooms at Birchwood House are all attractive, and the views of the gardens are stunning. Residents can sit in one of our two spacious lounges or our beautiful Victorian conservatory, with a passion-flower canopy and red and white grape vines.

Lunch, tea and supper are enjoyed in our sunny, inviting dining room, where residents can sit at small tables with their friends.

We have weekly visits from a hairdresser and a chiropodist who come in every six weeks, as well as twice monthly visits from the local vicar. We also have a visiting GP who calls in regularly and an optician and dentist who visit as required.

To learn more about this beautifully appointed village care home, use this booking form to arrange a visit today.

Our 31 bedrooms at Birchwood House – including some double rooms for married couples – are mostly south and west-facing with views over the glorious High Kent Weald. Although each bedroom is different and individually decorated, they all have en-suite toilets and hand basins. Residents can personalise their rooms with their furniture and treasured possessions, such as photographs and pictures.

The shower and bathrooms include specially adapted equipment, so even those with restricted mobility can bathe at leisure. There is also a lift to all floors.

At Birchwood House, we have regular visits from expert professionals who run activities designed to promote mental engagement and well-being. There is general noise and nonsense during the weekly ‘Music For Health’ sessions, while the structured reminiscences, run by a qualified therapist, encourage the residents to talk about the past, often by engaging them with themes tied in with current events, such as Wimbledon or the arrival of a new royal baby.

One of our staff members, who has a natural flair for engaging the residents and encouraging interaction between them, has two days per week set aside to run activities. She is guided by what the residents want to do. She is creating life books with each resident, researching and recording their life history and family.

Birchwood House also provides regular excursions to local places of interest for our residents. Highlights have included trips to the beach at Hastings, Hever Castle, Hadlow College, Teapot Island and, of course, the many nearby garden centres. Favourite destinations often include beautiful gardens and a cream tea!

The best way to experience daily life at this vibrant Speldhurst care home, though, is to see it for yourself. So why not book a visit today?

Birchwood House Rest Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Birchwood House Rest Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)