Birtley House Nursing Home

Birtley House Nursing Home Birtley House is family-owned and family-run. The family endeavours to ensure that residents feel they have merely ‘moved home’ and not moved ‘into a home’.

A family-run nursing home for over 90 years, the ethos within Birtley House is on the care of the whole person including their social, holistic, and general wellbeing needs, not just their medical needs. The Whalley family are dedicated to providing the highest levels of care and quality of life for all our residents. Birtley House offers full nursing care, respite care, rehabilitation and end-of-life care services. For those who are not ready for care but would benefit from daily support to live independently, we have supported living flats on-site (Birtley Mews), which are spacious and have exceptional views out to the countryside. Caring for the whole person is a vital part of the ethos of life at Birtley House: we have active links with the local community, an imaginative activities programme, and a supportive pastoral team comprising a chaplain, counsellor, companions, and wellbeing mentors

This week, our residents were delighted by two little visitors - hedgehog brothers, Harry and Henry! Just turning 10 mo...
22/08/2025

This week, our residents were delighted by two little visitors - hedgehog brothers, Harry and Henry!

Just turning 10 months old, they are under the care of Graham, who currently rescues and rehabilitates 18 hedgehogs before releasing them back into the wild.

Sadly, the UK's beloved spiky mammal is facing serious decline, and we are incredibly grateful for the important work that Graham does to care for them. Thank you for sharing their wonderful personalities with us!

At Birtley House we are very proud of our 'person centred approach' ensuring every resident is treated as an individual ...
25/07/2025

At Birtley House we are very proud of our 'person centred approach' ensuring every resident is treated as an individual and encouraged to make their own daily informed choices.

One example of this is the use of large visual flash cards displaying the choices for the afternoon's activities such as piano recital, Holy Communion, or film.

Helping those individuals who struggle with communication point to what they would like to do and encourage attendance for their stimulation and enjoyment.

Simple, effective and rewarding.

Taking full advantage of the beautiful weather, our residents enjoyed a delightful afternoon out in our minibus!This wee...
18/07/2025

Taking full advantage of the beautiful weather, our residents enjoyed a delightful afternoon out in our minibus!

This week, two of our lovely residents went to Knowle Park in Cranleigh for some refreshing ice cream and a jaunt around the country park and nature reserve.

Getting summer ready at Birtley House.We are excited to share that our residents at Birtley House are now being pampered...
15/07/2025

Getting summer ready at Birtley House.

We are excited to share that our residents at Birtley House are now being pampered with a fabulous new nail bar!

Located right by the patio doors, residents can enjoy beautiful views of our lovely Mews courtyard while getting summer-ready with fabulous nails. Whether it's a classic manicure or a fun summer design our nail bars are here to add a splash of colour and joy to our residents' days.

Here is sunshine, self-care and sparkly nails!

To escape the heat and soak in the summer vibes, our residents enjoyed a delightful lunch on the river. Their journey in...
14/07/2025

To escape the heat and soak in the summer vibes, our residents enjoyed a delightful lunch on the river. Their journey included navigating through the locks and chatting with the friendly canal boat crew.

What a fantastic day our residents had on the Swingbridge canal trip along the serene river Wey!

A truly enjoyable afternoon for both residents and staff alike.

Here's to more beautiful days filled with adventure and laughter!

Birtley House is among the Top 10 Care Homes for Best Outdoor Space in the UK! We are absolutely thrilled to share that ...
24/06/2025

Birtley House is among the Top 10 Care Homes for Best Outdoor Space in the UK!

We are absolutely thrilled to share that Birtley House has been recognised in the Lottie Awards 2025 as one of the Top 100 Care Homes In the UK! and we are honoured to receive acknowledgement within the Top 10 Best Outdoor Space award!

This highlights our commitment to providing a beautiful, thoughtfully designed outdoor environment that our residents can enjoy all year round.

As noted in Lottie's 2024 State of Care Report, care seekers of all ages value the tranquility and joy that comes with outdoor spaces.

Fresh air, sunshine, and the soothing sounds of nature truly make a care home feel like home.

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated staff, wonderful residents, and their families for making Birtley House such a special place.

Here's to many more beautiful days spent in our gardens!

Last week, we celebrated a beloved tradition at Birtley House Nursing Home, our annual Strawberry Afternoon Tea!What a d...
24/06/2025

Last week, we celebrated a beloved tradition at Birtley House Nursing Home, our annual Strawberry Afternoon Tea!

What a delightful day it was and always a highlight of the social calendar.

Residents enjoyed a delectable afternoon filled with laughter, friendship and of course fresh strawberries and cream!

We love creating these memorable moments together.

Due to the unexpected heat wave, we moved our gathering from the Rose Garden to the charming Mews Courtyard which could provide more shade.

The latest edition of the Birtley House newsletter has landed!This publication is packed with articles about Fly-Fishing...
13/06/2025

The latest edition of the Birtley House newsletter has landed!

This publication is packed with articles about Fly-Fishing in Birtley Lake, Alice's Olympic Glory, alongside all our department updates. We do hope you enjoy reading it!

If you would like to subscribe to a hard copy version of our newsletter, please email: info@birtleyhouse.co.uk

Or an online version is available on our website blog -

https://birtleyhouse.co.uk/newsletters/the-latest-birtley-house-newsletter-edition-1-2025/

There is something special about connecting with nature and our residents have embraced this with open arms and green th...
30/05/2025

There is something special about connecting with nature and our residents have embraced this with open arms and green thumbs.

Getting their hands dirty in the soil, it was a joy to see them engage with the gardening. Research has shown that planting can reduce stress, enhance mood, and even improve cognitive function, which we have witnessed firsthand as it has uplifted spirits and encouraged social interaction among our residents.

Planting plants for around the courtyard and tomatoes and strawberries for the kitchen garden, we look forward to watching them bloom and grown with a sense of accomplishment and ownership and are hoping to enjoy tasting the produce at the next Tom's garden club!

A few of our lovely ladies enjoyed a delightful trip to the garden centre to pick out some fabulous new summer hats! Wi...
16/05/2025

A few of our lovely ladies enjoyed a delightful trip to the garden centre to pick out some fabulous new summer hats!

With warmer days ahead, we can't wait to enjoy the sunshine and all that the summer has to offer.

This week we honoured the incredible contributions of nurses, a profession we have cherished and been part of for over 9...
09/05/2025

This week we honoured the incredible contributions of nurses, a profession we have cherished and been part of for over 90 years in the care home industry.

We dedicated an afternoon with our nurses to express our gratitude for all they do. It was a lovely afternoon of warmth, laughter, and appreciation. We even dressed up to remember the nurses of the past too!

Thank you to all the nurses past and present who have cared for all our residents over the years - you truly make a difference.

We are delighted to be making the most of this lovely weather. Our residents are enjoying the sunshine, sitting together...
02/05/2025

We are delighted to be making the most of this lovely weather.

Our residents are enjoying the sunshine, sitting together, chatting, and laughing with friends.

With a trip to our lake, there's nothing quite like watching the geese, admiring the reflections on the water, and feeling the refreshing breeze.

Moments like these remind us of the simple joys in life!

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Birtley House, Bramley
Guildford
GU5 0LB

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+441483892055

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The family who own and run Birtley House are dedicated to providing the highest levels of care and quality of life for all our Residents. They endeavour to ensure that our Residents feel they have merely ‘moved home’ and not moved ‘into a home’. Birtley House has been awarded 'PLATINUM’ status as part of the prestigious Gold Standards Framework (GSF), which reflects the dedication of staff across all departments to deliver the best and most compassionate care to our Residents. Birtley House offers full Nursing Care, Respite Care, Rehabilitation, end-of-life care and Day Club services. In addition, we have supported living flats on site (Birtley Mews) where we can provide care via our Birtley Care at Home service, if required. Caring for the whole person is a vital part of the ethos of life at Birtley House: we have active links with the local community, an imaginative activities programme and a supportive Pastoral team comprising a Chaplain, Counsellor, Companions, Wellbeing Mentors and Volunteers.