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Turning Point - Birchwood Nursing Home
Lees New Road, Oldham, OL4 5PP — Nursing Home

Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Turning Point - Birchwood Nursing Home was rated
Rating published 20/11/2018. Read the full inspection report.
- 16 bedsRegistered capacity
- OldhamCouncil for care funding
- 01615 094202Care home's own number
- Turning PointOperator
- 8th February 2011Registered since
- Turning PointRegistered provider
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Care types at Turning Point - Birchwood Nursing Home
Turning Point - Birchwood Nursing Home is a Nursing Home in Oldham, offering Nursing and Mental Health care.
Turning Point - Birchwood Nursing Home was registered with the Care Quality Commission in February 2011. It is run by Turning Point, a registered charity (charity number 234887). Turning Point runs 17 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for younger adults and people with mental health conditions. Alongside accommodation, its registered activities include treatment of disease, disorder or injury.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Turning Point - Birchwood Nursing Home been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Turning Point - Birchwood Nursing Home "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published November 2018.
What types of care does Turning Point - Birchwood Nursing Home provide?
Turning Point - Birchwood Nursing Home provides Nursing and Mental Health care.
How many beds does Turning Point - Birchwood Nursing Home have?
Turning Point - Birchwood Nursing Home is registered for 16 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Turning Point - Birchwood Nursing Home?
Turning Point - Birchwood Nursing Home is run by Turning Point, a registered charity (charity number 234887). The provider runs 17 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was Turning Point - Birchwood Nursing Home registered with CQC?
Turning Point - Birchwood Nursing Home has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since February 2011.
Who does Turning Point - Birchwood Nursing Home care for?
CQC registers Turning Point - Birchwood Nursing Home to care for younger adults and people with mental health conditions.
Does Turning Point - Birchwood Nursing Home provide nursing care?
Yes. Turning Point - Birchwood Nursing Home is registered with CQC as a care home with nursing, so it can meet nursing needs on site.
Which council covers Turning Point - Birchwood Nursing Home?
Turning Point - Birchwood Nursing Home is in the Oldham council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Turning Point - Birchwood Nursing Home?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Oldham, 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.