Birch Heath Lodge
Nursing home · Chester
Birch Heath Lane, Christleton, Chester, CH3 7AP
Run by OHI UK MM 17 Ltd
- Requires improvementCQC · Mar 2023
- 6.8Our score
- Beds38
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01244 434321
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 25 March 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Birch Heath Lodge
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-1494575155
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Birch Heath Lodge
Birch Heath Lodge provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for older people and younger adults in Chester. The home supports residents through individualised care plans shaped around health needs, preferences, routines and the things that make daily life meaningful.
Its wider care model ranges from low-level help with day-to-day tasks and short breaks to 24-hour nursing and dementia care. The service aims to understand each person as an individual, using that knowledge to influence food, activities and experiences. Families considering a temporary placement can explore respite care as a short-term break for the person receiving care or the person supporting them at home. individualised plans across all of our homes guide the care offer.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Chester
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Heath LodgeChester | 0 miles | |||
| Oaklands Nursing HomeChester | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Grosvenor Manor Care HomeChester | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Deewater GrangeChester | 1.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Deewater GrangeChester | 1.4 miles |
Also run by OHI UK MM 17 Ltd
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowerfield CourtStockport | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Corinthian HouseLeeds | Requires improvement | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Individualised care plans
- Short-term respite stays
- Day-to-day support through nursing care
Suits: Older people needing residential, nursing, dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Birch Heath Lane, Christleton, Chester, CH3 7AP
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Questions families ask
Does Birch Heath Lodge offer respite care?
Yes. Respite care provides short-term breaks, allowing carers to rest and recharge while the person receives care.
Can care be tailored to individual needs?
Yes. The group offers individualised care plans across its homes, ranging from low-level assistance with daily tasks to 24-hour nursing and dementia care.
How much does Birch Heath Lodge cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Birch Heath Lodge for its weekly fee. As a guide, Cheshire West and Chester council paid on average £985 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.