Birkinshaw Manor
- Care home
- 54 beds
- No nursing
- Dementia care
- Registered since 2021
- Bedlington, Northumberland, North East
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
6 ratings
Its last inspection improved it from Requires improvement to Good.
4 years
since the latest rating was published. A rating this old may not show how the service is today.
77 of 89
rated care homes in Northumberland are rated Good, like this one.
Birkinshaw Manor: inspection record
Rated Good in February 2023, up from Requires improvement.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
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About the service
From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 17 February 2023. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
Birkinshaw Manor is a residential care home providing the regulated activity Accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care for to up to 54 people. The service provides support to older people, including those living with dementia, people with a physical disability and younger adults. At the time of our inspection there were 40 people using the service.
Read the rest of CQC's summary
Birkinshaw manor is a purpose-built care home offering care and accommodation for up to 54 people. The home consists of purpose-built accommodation with rooms spread over 3 floors. All rooms have en suite facilities and there are a range of communal facilities such as lounge areas, dining room, a cinema room, library and other amenities.
What inspectors found
People were cared for effectively and safely. Some risk assessments needed more detail. Any safeguarding concerns were reported and investigated. There were sufficient numbers of staff to support people with their care needs, although some people commented on the high use of agency staff. The services tried to use regular agency staff members, so they were familiar with people's needs. Medicines were managed safely, and medicine records were up to date. The home was clean and tidy and appropriate infection control procedures were followed. Accidents and incidents were recorded and monitored. The provider had acted on previous recommendations regarding mealtimes and activities at the home.
Read the rest of CQC's summary
People, relatives and staff told us management of the home had improved significantly. Staff told us morale had improved and there was a good working team at the home. Relatives told us they had witnessed significant improvements in care and the overall running of the home. A range of checks and audits were undertaken. Some records were not always up to date or well-maintained. We have made a recommendation about this. The service looked to involve staff and people in care decisions and worked closely with outside professionals.
People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice.
Questions to ask when you visit
- The last rating is 4 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Registration details
- Registered manager
- Sophi Ireland
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service without nursing
- Who it supports
- Dementia, Older People, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)2 inspection reports, latest 17 February 2023. The reports are on the Care Quality Commission website.
The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 13380429 (opens Companies House)
Getting help from Northumberland County Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Northumberland County Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 01670 536 400
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: Northumberland County Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Birkinshaw Manor provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists Birkinshaw Manor as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does Birkinshaw Manor have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 54 beds at Birkinshaw Manor.
- When was Birkinshaw Manor last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Birkinshaw Manor was published on 17 February 2023.
- Who runs Birkinshaw Manor?
- Birkinshaw Manor is run by Vital Care Services North East Limited.
- What is Birkinshaw Manor's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 17 February 2023.
Contact
- Phone
- 01670 335119
- Address
- Front Street West, Bedlington, NE22 5TT Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
- G Chester Court Good, 0.4 miles away
- G Meadow Park Good, 0.4 miles away
- G The Willows Good, 0.6 miles away
- G Victoria House Good, 0.9 miles away
- G Holmside Residential Care Home Good, 1 mile away