Birchwood
Residential care home · Chesham
Fullers Close, Chesham, HP5 1DP
Run by Salutem LD BidCo IV Limited
- OutstandingCQC · Feb 2026
- 8.8Our score
- Beds15
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01494 794112
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 27 February 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringOutstanding
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Birchwood
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Outstanding
- Register number
- 1-4658761384
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Birchwood
Birchwood provides specialist residential support for adults with learning and physical disabilities, including people with complex healthcare needs. Its registered provision covers older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.
Care at the home can include PEG and JEJ feeding, medication administration through PEG, stoma and catheter care, together with moving and handling support. These services are relevant to residents whose daily support involves clinical routines alongside personal care and assistance with everyday activities. The home forms part of Salutem’s adult services, which support people with complex needs across residential and supported living settings.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Chesham
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesham Bois ManorChesham | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| White Hill House Residential Care HomeChesham | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| 69 Chartridge LaneChesham | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The WillowChesham | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Chesham LeysChesham | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Salutem LD BidCo IV Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford CourtWoodford Green | Good | 7.4 | |
| Roman HouseBasingstoke | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Mill LaneCambridge | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Henderson and HarvardColchester | Good | 8.0 | |
| 43a and 43b Morley RoadColchester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Godfrey Olsen HouseEastleigh | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ewer CourtColchester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Mulberry CourtGillingham | Good | 7.4 | |
| The Old Orchard Care HomeNottingham | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Oakleigh LodgeNottingham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Belvoir LodgeNottingham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Oxclose LodgeNottingham | Good | 8.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- PEG and JEJ feeding support
Suits: Adults needing complex disability support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Fullers Close, Chesham, HP5 1DP
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Questions families ask
Is Birchwood wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The service consists of three fully wheelchair-accessible bungalows with 14 bedrooms in total.
Who does Birchwood support?
Birchwood supports adults with learning and physical disabilities who have complex healthcare needs.
Do they provide moving and handling support?
Yes. They provide comprehensive moving and handling support, with in-house trainers delivering medication and moving and handling training and routinely assessing staff.
How much does Birchwood cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Birchwood for its weekly fee. As a guide, Buckinghamshire council paid on average £1,183 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.