The Birches

The Birches is a residential care home in Chesterfield, in the Derbyshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 7 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Priory Group, which operates 174 care homes in England. The home has been registered since March 2012.

At its latest inspection, published July 2025, the CQC rated The Birches Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Birches has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Derbyshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,231 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 245 registered care homes in Derbyshire. The nearest to The Birches include Ashleigh Residential Home Limited, 44 Newbold Road and Goldhill House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.