Branston Court Care Home

Branston Road, Burton-on-Trent DE14 3DB
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  • Branston Court Care Home, Burton-on-Trent
Branston Court Care Home, situated in a peaceful residential community in Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, supports older people to lead their best lives with personalised nursing and residential dementia care.

Bonded by a shared commitment to delivering the highest quality care to residents, every member of the care team strives to ensure residents truly feel at home at Branston Court. While the care team design a comprehensive activity programme, supporting residents to continue enjoying the things they love to do, the catering team curate a menu enriched with delicious and nutritious food to suit all preferences and dietary requirements.

A sense of community encompasses Branston Court. As well as encouraging residents to socialise amongst one another and welcome friends and families to visit any time, the team also support residents to get involved with the community in Burton on Trent, ensuring they have the opportunity to maintain those all important connections.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 45 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1237
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1000
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1242
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1100
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1145

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Branston Court Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Ruth Thomson (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2006

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (45)

Branston Court Care Home Reviews (80)

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Branston Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.138) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Branston Court Care Home has 80 reviews.

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Review from Gary S (Husband of Resident) published on 20 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall, I am very satisfied with my wife's care. She appears to be happy and settled. The staff are pleasant, friendly and very helpful. The few questions I have had have all been dealt with very efficiently, all were regarding minor matters.
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Review from Lynda G (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 29 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Branston court is such a caring place all staff treat residents like their own family . I know my father in law is safe and looked after. From all levels staff appear happy and that reflects on the residents.
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Review from A W (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Dad has been in the home since January 2025. He's settled in well. Staff are very friendly and caring. I've always been able to talk to them about any concerns and any matters regarding Dad have been sorted to the highest care and regards for Dad's well being. Food is lovely. Rooms are very clean. Staff
are very welcoming. I highly recommend.
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Review from Christine J (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everyone at Branston Court (care staff and admin) are very friendly, helpful and caring. What is important is that they keep the family informed about Dad when he has had health problems, which is very reassuring. It's a shame he doesn't eat very much as the food looks delicious!
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Review from C B (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our mum has been in Branston Court Care Home since March 2021. She is well cared for and very happy.
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Review from C E (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Patients love it when they have the music on and do movements to it. Seem to enjoy it better than watching rubbish on the TV.
Like the pets that occasionally come in too.
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Review from Susan B (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been in the home since September, she is very well looked after, the care team and manager are all very helpful and accommodating. Always trying to make Mum happy. I live 4 hours away and am reassured that the staff have my Mum's well-being in hand and do the best they can. A lovely team of
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Review from J Q (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very nice, friendly, helpful staff.
Very clean.
Lovely room, nice to have the bed/toilet room in one.
Food looks good, Mum is a celiac, so no gluten, oats, wheat, rye or malt.
Chef is very good.
All I can say is that the staff are very friendly, some better than others.
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Review from Chris W (Son of Resident) published on 29 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum was transferred to Branston Court Care Home from hospital to receive end-of-life care.
During the few weeks she has been there, the staff have been friendly and caring. They are always approachable and it seems that nothing is too much trouble.
My mum and dad have always been adamant that they
didn't want to go into any care home but my mum has been treated with dignity and respect and the entire family is pleased with the decision to transfer her there. My dad has even said he would be happy to go to Branston Court if it becomes necessary.
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Review from Tracey M (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad has been at Branston Court since 2020 and I have been so impressed with the care he has received. All of the staff are excellent with the care they provide. The management team within the home are always approachable and understanding. I cannot recommend the staff and home highly enough.
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Review from B Y (Wife of Resident) published on 1 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Came to visit the home, this was the fourth home I visited. Branston Court Care Home was the one I wanted my husband to come to. Management was very kind and caring. All the residents I saw looked well cared for and happy.
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Review from Sandra N (Friend of Resident) published on 23 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend was admitted into Branston Court a few months ago. We have been extremely pleased with the care she has received. My friend has improved both mentally and physically. The carers are always bright and cheerful and willing to help. The management is always very kind, considerate and very approachable.
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Review from P H (Wife of Resident) published on 10 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has been in Branston Court for almost 4 years and although he has deteriorated in that time he has always been well looked after and the manager and all her staff should be given much credit for the work they do. Nothing is too much trouble and my husband is non verbal they seem to know what
is needed to make him comfortable. As a result of the above, it gives me peace of mind knowing he is in safe hands.
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Review from Alison P (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has received exceptional care at Branston Court, as his condition has deteriorated. The staff are continually assessing and implementing the appropriate care as my father's health declines and his needs increase. The atmosphere at Branston Court is always cheerful and upbeat, the staff involve
relatives constantly and they genuinely care about their patients. I'm very happy he's here.
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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum originally came in for 2 weeks of respite care and felt so settled that she decided to stay. The staff are so friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Mum seems so much happier and is looking forward to a new lease of life. Highly recommend.
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Review from Patricia H (Wife of Resident) published on 16 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband, unfortunately, came into Branston Court, last August. I had no idea what I was to expect, when I finally got to see him (due to covid). He is looking fabulous. The care staff and management are spot on. His room is nice and well looked after. The management always keeps me updated. I receive
a newsletter monthly, which I enjoy reading. His food always looks amazing. I will never be able to thank the staff enough. I now don't have to worry about him. He is happy.
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Review from Heather H (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad had been in hospital since January 2022 with a cocktail of health problems and I was passing Branston Court Home. I had heard excellent reviews about them. I stopped and rang the bell and was greeted by the manager. She was very welcoming and helpful and I asked if there was any room for my dad.
She said yes and from that moment I felt relief that dad was going to be cared for in the way he deserved. Since Dad has been there, he has been treated with respect, love and care. He has settled in beautifully and the whole family are very happy with his care!
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Review from Richard B (Son of Resident) published on 30 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has settled in far better than I could ever have imagined or hoped for. This is down to the superb team who welcomed her with open arms. Although Mum has only been here for a matter of weeks, she is really happy to call Branston Court her home. The care and facilities are the best we, as a family,
have encountered and we have complete peace of mind. A massive thank you to the whole team.
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Review from J M (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having worked as a senior manager in social care for 30 years, this is the best care home I have ever seen. My mother became a resident on 28th February 2022. I can't fault anything about Branston Court. Mum has settled well and feels safe and cared for. She has made the decision to remain at Branston
Court. The manager and team are amazing, responsive and approachable. Nothing is too much trouble for the residents or us as the family. Brilliant resource!
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Review from R H (Son of Resident) published on 4 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad has been at Branston Court for three years now and the care he has received from day one has been first class. The facilties are of a high standard amd always clean. Communication from the staff and their undertsanding of dads condition is a great comfort. I would highly recommend Branston Court.
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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.138)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.138) out of 10 for Branston Court Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 8 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 4.449 for Branston Court Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (65 Excellents x 5) + (26 Goods x 4) + (15 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 107 Ratings = 4.449
  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 4.689 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Branston Court Care Home is based on 8 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.8
    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 45 registered maximum number of service users is 9. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 9 = 0.889
  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: 18 May 2019

Overall Good

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  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Awards / Recognitions (8)

Meet the Team (1)

Ruth

Ruth Thomson

Job Title: Home Manager

What does ‘kindness’ mean to you?


“To me, it means being person-centred and caring for residents both individually and holistically.”


As a Registered Nurse and specialist in Adult Nursing, Ruth has gained a wealth of experience in providing care and nursing support to elderly people, to enrich their lives. She is a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards of care and quality of life for residents.


Having worked in the care sector for many years, Ruth closely shares HC-One’s vision in aiming to provide the kindest care for each and every resident. She extends this caring approach to her colleagues and works closely with them to deliver care and support to residents in a way that they gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.


When asked why she originally chose to work in the care sector, Ruth said:


“It was because I love caring for people. It’s something that started when my grandad was poorly when I was eight and I needed to help put his socks on, I took real pride in caring for him. I’ve never worked in any other sector.”


When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Ruth remarked:


“I enjoy leading my team and encouraging them to create great things, plus I love working in a family-friendly environment”.


Ruth has also achieved much outside of work, with her proudest achievement being a mother to two sons. Outside of work, Ruth enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys, especially taking them to play for their football teams. She also enjoys watching Derby County.


If you would like to find out more about Branston Court, Ruth would be delighted to have an informal discussion with you to answer any questions and provide further information.

Frequently Asked Questions about Branston Court Care Home

What types of Care is Branston Court Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care & Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Branston Court Care Home have?

There are 45 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Branston Court Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Branston Court Care Home to the centre of Burton-on-Trent?

1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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