
Mum originally came in for 2 weeks of respite care and felt so settled that she decided to stay.J B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Mum originally came in for 2 weeks of respite care and felt so settled that she decided to stay.J B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



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...
Care Provided by Branston Court Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
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 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
- 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Branston Court Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Branston Court Care Home 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)
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 £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- HC-One
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Ruth Thomson(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2006
Room Information
- Single Rooms (45)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (9)
Branston Court Care Home Reviews (85)
Branston Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.023) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Branston Court Care Home has 85 reviews.
From the day Dad came to Branston Court from leaving hospital, he settled straight in thanks to the manager and her amazing staff. To get |Dad's placement made permanent here she has gone over and above to help us get Dad's placement confirmed. It really is a family here. The staff care so much and have so much patience it's lovely. Not only do all my dad's family think this way all of Dad's friends that come to visit all say how nice it is and have changed their views on nursing/care homes. Cannot praise everybody enough.
Dad admitted to emergency respite over an hour away. Called in and spoke to the Manager who helped me secure him in a bed in Branston. She was very helpful with social services and the other home. So grateful for her help. Dad now settling in. The home appears very clean and meals and home seem perfect.
Having now visited Branston Court on two occasions, I find the care home to be extremely friendly and very clean and certainly far superior to several others I visited in this local area. Credit where credit is due.
My sister-in-law was so upset about not being able to meet her mum's needs at home but coming to Branston Court has been a godsend. The care and understanding all staff give, not just to our mum, but to the family too, is five-star. Involving the whole family, especially her daughter, has been a massive help.
My first impression of the home was it is friendly, welcoming and spotless and cleanliness. The food looked good - the overall feeling was very impressive and warm.
Was looking for a new care home for my aunt who has had a poor experience at a previous home. Emotions have run high and tears have been shed. All of this was put in the shade by Branston Court. The staff and management interacted well with support and understanding. Their kindness and compassion given to my Aunt have been overwhelmingly positive which already shines in my Auntie's face, which is already looking forward to the future.
The manager and all the staff are so approachable. Mum settled straight away.
Home always clean. Staff always approachable, friendly and kind. Spoke with the Manager a couple of weeks ago and she dealt with the problem sensitively and efficiently.
My husband came into the home July 31st. I am so delighted he has settled and I know he is well cared for. Any issues as a family we have had, the carers and manager deal with promptly. I have no concerns at all. In fact, I can now sleep at night.
The staff are really friendly and give a nice atmosphere when going to visit. They take really good care of the residents and you know they will be safe when staying at this care home.
Has always had good care. Staff very helpful and friendly. The place is bright, clean and good facilities.
My father has stayed about 6 times at Branston Court and always received a friendly welcome from everyone. He has always enjoyed his stays and has been well cared for.
I would recommend this provider, mostly because of their exceptional hospitality, courtesy and friendly atmosphere in the home, you are treated like family. The moment you step into the home, workers and service users alike. This runs from the manager to even the cleaner, almost handy to assist. This provider is top of the pick among the lots.
The first-ever visit to this Care Home which I explained but on first impressions, I was disappointed with the reception, no quick introduction to explain about the care home or how it runs. Sadly not to even know where my relative was or which room number they resided. Nice clean room environment but sadly majorly lacking in staff. For a 45 room facility dangerously low on staff. After 2 hours in my relative's room, I experienced no sign of any staff appearing, plus no visible signs of any drinks being used or care and attention. Also allowed to leave the care home unchallenged, overall is this the kind of acceptability in care homes now.
I am sorry to hear that you have concerns which you felt unable to discuss with myself as Home Manager or the staff on duty during your visit. It is unfortunate that I was not aware of these concerns; I would have most certainly tried to have dealt with them at the time. About our staffing levels,...
Dad felt the girls were all lovely and can't do enough for you. On sad days, their bubbly personalities pulled us all through. As a family, we were always updated and dad was always happy, smart and most importantly to him and his beloved dog visit daily. We can't thank the staff enough.
If you are reading this review debating whether Branston Court would be suitable for your nearest and dearest, let me assure you that the facility is fantastic. The rooms are a home from home, very clean and spacious. But it's the staff that make this care home so special. From the top down, they cannot do enough, not only for my father-in-law but for all our family. From cups of tea to sandwiches to full cooked meals, they care for everyone going through a painful time. 10/10.
I have nothing but praise to this home. The level of care is second to none, nothing is too much trouble for the very caring and attentive staff who go above and beyond the call of their duties, from management to kitchen and housekeeping, they are wonderful to my partner. Who, from the first time he entered the home, said he felt happy and safe and it helped me a lot knowing he was being cared for by such wonderful people. If you're looking for a quality care home, this is it.
My sister came to this home from hospital and had previously been in a care home (bad experiences) but she needed full nursing care. My sister was treated so well by everyone, from manager down, smiles, politeness, caring staff. My sister did not survive for very long after arriving there, but the time she had was what, we as a family, would have loved her to have received from others at the beginning of her illness (as she deteriorated). Bless her, it was hard at the end to see her deteriorate, but the staff, from kitchen to top could not have been better.
My mum moved to Branston two weeks ago, she has dementia and was resistant to move into a residential setting. The staff have been extremely supportive and have made the move so much easier. A special thank you to the lady who guided and helped both us and mum.
This last time he was sleeping and uncommunicative.
He appears to be well looked after as best as you can achieve. He does not appear to partake in any activities, possibly he can't.
The grass surrounding the building is uncut, this may be on purpose - but could pose a fire risk at times.
Thank you very much for your positive feedback regarding the care that is being received here at Branston Court Care Home. The grass did get a little longer than we would like, but has now been cut and we have secured a contractor to come along more regularly to keep the grass and grounds tidy. A...
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News (15) & Events (0)
- 02 Dec 2025
HC-One’s Branston Court Care Home in Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire, is inviting the local community to join in the festive celebrations with a Christmas Friends and Family Open Day on Monday 15th...
- 04 Jun 2025
HC-One care homes across Britain are preparing to open their doors to welcome in visitors from their local communities to join them in this year’s Care Home Open Week celebrations...
- 20 Nov 2024
HC-One care homes across the UK are marking International Men’s Day on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, which aims to raise awareness of men’s wellbeing. HC-One resident’s wellbeing is a key...
There are no upcoming events for Branston Court Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: HC-One
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Branston Court Care Home
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: HC-One
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Branston Court Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

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.
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