Barton Court Care Home Ltd

New Road, Minster-on-Sea, Sheerness ME12 3PX
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9.4 29 Reviews
  • Barton Court Care Home Ltd, Sheerness
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.

Barton Court can also provide a wealth of support services for people living with dementia, with the aim of not just providing care and comfort, but also a new, positive and more engaging stage in their lives.

If you enjoy gardening you will appreciate the homes internal courtyards, with raised planters and seating areas, one courtyard also includes exercise equipment. At the heart of Barton Court is personalised care and social interaction.
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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 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1250
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1250
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1250
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1250
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)

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Good to Know

Owner

  • Barton Court Care Home Ltd
  • Privately 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
  • 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 (29)

9.4

Barton Court Care Home Ltd has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.429) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barton Court Care Home Ltd has 29 reviews.

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Review from Daniel T (Grandson of Resident) published on 2 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Stephen Gilmour, Owner at Barton Court Care Home LtdThank you for your review; it is really appreciated!
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Review from D E (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Jacqueline B (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My decision to put Mum in a Care Home was enormous but on my initial visit I was put at ease and felt reassured I was doing the right thing. The home is clean, warm, safe, with a friendly atmosphere. All my questions were answered and left me feeling this is the home for Mum.
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.
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Review from Joy D (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Stephen Gilmour, Owner at Barton Court Care Home LtdThank you for your kind comments. Our staff are excellent and deserve all the praise they get.
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Review from Margaret P (Wife of Resident) published on 11 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Susan D (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Dad has severe Dementia and all the staff understand and know how to deal with his needs. As I walk into the Home, everyone is very welcoming and tell me how Dad has been. The staff phone regularly to keep me up to date with any issues including GP visits and hospital appointments, and they arrange
for transport and a carer to go with Dad which helps so much when dealing with stressful consultations. They ensure that Dad gets all his special dietary requirements and arrange for dietitians to come and see him at the Home. Dad is very happy at the Home, he loves music and singing and the staff often sing with him. They have activities for the residents to join in and encourage Dad when he is able.
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.
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Review from Phil S (Son of Resident) published on 21 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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
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Review from Maureen H (Wife of Resident) published on 24 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Robin Y (Husband of Resident) published on 30 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife has been residing at Bartons Court for 8 years now. Having been a carer for most of her life, when her time came to need care herself, I wanted to make sure she had the best. Well, I certainly found it for her here. I cannot praise the staff enough.
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.
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.429)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.429) out of 10 for Barton Court Care Home Ltd is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.802 for Barton Court Care Home Ltd is calculated as follows: ( (94 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 116 Ratings = 4.802
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.627 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barton Court Care Home Ltd is based on 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 = 3.75
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 57 registered maximum number of service users is 11.4. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 11.4 = 0.877
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 2 Oct 2025

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Charlene Freshwater

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2006

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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