





Barton Court Care Home, located in Minster on the Isle of Sheppey, is a residential care home for older people. Residents enjoy outing on the minibus and trips to local attractions such as boat trips. The home encourages independence by providing a wide range of activities and outside entertainment. The focus is on personalised care that addresses the needs of each resident individually.
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Care Provided by Barton Court Care Home Ltd
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 57 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barton Court Care Home Ltd for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barton Court Care Home Ltd to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Barton Court Care Home Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Charlene Freshwater(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 45+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (51)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (16)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at any time but meal times should be respected whenever possible.
Parking
- There is adequate parking available on site.
Barton Court Care Home Ltd Reviews (30)
Barton Court Care Home Ltd has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.498) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barton Court Care Home Ltd has 30 reviews.
We reluctantly had to put my father-in-law into care. All the staff at Barton Court were very reassuring and helped to make that hard decision, which we now realise was the right decision as he has Alzheimer’s and needs a lot of specialist care which we, unfortunately, could no longer support him with. It’s nice to know and reassuring that he is well looked after particularly so in this pandemic. We have no worries or concerns about his welfare and his care. All the staff are very professional and caring we are pleased that we made the right decision by putting him into Barton Court, we would highly recommend them.
Linda, thank you for your kind words! It has been our pleasure to look after your father-in-law.
Barton Court has been exceptional in the provision of care and treatment towards my grandad, where his life has significantly improved since he has lived there. My grandad partakes in various activities and social interactions which before was very limited when out in the community. Wishes and preferences are always met with the family kept up to date and fully informed of events. The staff go above and beyond in their roles and it is very heartwarming to see my grandad enjoying the later years of his life. I would highly recommend Barton Court.
Thank you for your review; it is really appreciated!
Staff were helpful, caring, supportive and kind to residents. Nothing was too much trouble. They were all patient and dedicated to their jobs. They interacted well with the residents and were loving and caring to my mother at all times, providing a safe and secure environment, helping her with all her needs. Their care was particularly supportive in the last few weeks of my Mother's life, when they all really helped us as a family deal with a very difficult and upsetting time. Staff and management are to be commended for the quality of their care.
The service is very professionally organised; medical issues dealt with promptly and I am notified when GP visits are arranged or if Mum develops anything causing concern; the staff work hard to bring care and comfort in so many ways - recording digitally their daily tasks for each resident throughout their shift.
The food and hygiene are also very good and Mum has regained her appetite, put on weight, which has levelled out in the months she has been in Barton Court Care Home.
There are regular entertainment/activity arrangements which are extremely well organised, safety being of paramount importance. I have enjoyed joining in especially the cruise from Wateringbury, on river Medway and a visit to Wingate zoo.
An affordable family run home providing just about everything you could wish for. It is bright, clean, welcoming, friendly, extremely well led by manager and assistant manager and boasts an excellent activities programme led by one of the best Activity Coordinators in town! The food is excellent and independence is promoted whenever possible. The care is exceptional and, in my view, the staff go the extra mile at every given opportunity. This care home comes highly recommended by me.
Thank you for your kind comments. Our staff are excellent and deserve all the praise they get.
Everyone at Barton Court is very caring and If I have any concerns, they will deal with them. Dementia is such a terrible illness but Barton Court goes a long way to helping us all cope and knowing that Dad is in safe hands. I would definitely recommend this Care Home.
Barton Court provides a safe and happy experience for my husband - a day client. All of the staff members are caring, friendly and supportive. They encourage him to interact with both themselves and the clients. He greatly benefits from participating in the diverse activities which are regular features at the residence. Furthermore, I have absorbed small but positive changes in my husband's behaviour since his attendance at Barton Court. He is now more interested in food and shows an interest in what is happening around him.
Since my father became a resident at Barton Court the care he has received has been excellent, which gives me peace of mind that he is always in good hands. The home is always clean and well maintained and the staff are always friendly, we are always offered refreshments when we visit. Very glad we found Barton Court
I would like to say a big thank-you to all the hard working staff at Barton Court. The care they give my husband is excellent. The staff are friendly and always make myself and my family feel very welcome when we visit. I can't thank them enough for all that they do for my husband.
They are kind, caring and compassionate, as well as being very professional in all they do. Every need is taken care of and nothing is to much trouble.
With this in mind, when the time for my brother to need a care home came, I had no hesitation in placing him in these lovely peoples care.
I visit them both daily and am always welcome at any time of day.
I have peace of mind knowing, when I am not able to be with them, they are cared for and safe, at all times.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 October 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Charlene has worked at Barton Court for 15 years in a variety of roles, including care, administration and management. She lives on the Isle of Sheppey and understands the changing care needs of the community.
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