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The Birches
18 Gladstone Road, Chesterfield, S40 4TE — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Birches was rated
Rating published 24/07/2025. Read the full inspection report.
- 7 bedsRegistered capacity
- DerbyshireCouncil for care funding
- 01246 202955Care home's own number
- Priory GroupOperator
- 30th March 2012Registered since
- Parkcare Homes (No.2) LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Birches
The Birches is a Care Home in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Eating Disorders and Physical Disability care.
The Birches was registered with the Care Quality Commission in March 2012. It is run by Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 04000281). Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited runs 88 care homes in England registered with CQC, and is part of the Priory Group group.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments, people with mental health conditions, people recovering from drug or alcohol misuse and people with eating disorders.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Birches been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Birches "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published July 2025.
What types of care does The Birches provide?
The Birches provides Residential, Sensory Impairment, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Eating Disorders and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does The Birches have?
The Birches is registered for 7 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs The Birches?
The Birches is run by Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 04000281). The provider runs 88 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission and is part of the Priory Group group.
When was The Birches registered with CQC?
The Birches has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since March 2012. Its provider, Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does The Birches care for?
CQC registers The Birches to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments, people with mental health conditions, people recovering from drug or alcohol misuse and people with eating disorders.
Does The Birches provide nursing care?
No. The Birches is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers The Birches?
The Birches is in the Derbyshire council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to The Birches?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Chesterfield, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.