
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 8.9 (8.949) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Branston Court Care Home has 85 reviews.
I am happy with my husband being in Branston Court Care Home.
A professionally operated establishment which delivers a high level of nursing care, accompanied by respect for the patient.
My mother's quality of life has noticeably improved since she moved here.
If you are looking for a place for your loved one, THIS IS IT!
She was made very welcome and has been very well cared for since.
The staff are lovely and so kind.
I cannot thank them enough for their compassion and genuine interest in mom.
I personally have also benefitted from their sincere empathy and kindness.
I hope mom can stay here now as she is happy, safe and cared for at last.
Thank you so much.
Location is good, I can travel by bus as you have a bus stop outside the home.
The deputy manager has very helpful with financial advice and has lowered our stress levels.
They accommodated my mum that night, fantastic.
I was very worried to let my husband go for respite but the first day I was pleased with everything. The welcome was so tactfully done and he was made to feel special. I have not had to worry and wish I could have him there but I want him to be in our local town for full care.
My father has been in Branston Court for 10 years plus. The staff are always friendly and helpful. My dad is happy and content. I've never had any issues with the home. Staff are really supportive to my dad because he can be difficult at times.
Dad received good care. The food was good accommodating his vegetarian diet. The only problem was the majority of residents had dementia and dad felt a little isolated. The staff were very kind and caring.
First class from the moment we made contact. Mother-in-laws care is excellent and the attention she gets is making a real difference. Highly recommended.
My father resided for one week for respite for my mother. He seemed well looked after and cared for. He seemed to be settled when I visited and happy enough.
My Father was given excellent care during his stay at the end of his life. The palliative care was exceedingly respectful and he died with dignity. The staff are very caring in a professional and friendly manner. The accommodation is like a high-quality hotel. So grateful that my Father was able to experience such excellent care.
Whilst the weather has been very good for the last few weeks I would like to see the resident who can walk or be pushed in a wheelchair be taken out into the garden area.
Thank you for your positive feedback. All colleagues at Branston encourage and assist residents to access outside space and the garden whenever possible. Unfortunately, in recent weeks, during the very hot weather, the garden has been less well used. Health agencies advice has been to keep our...
I would like to see residents taken into the grounds for fresh air when possible.
The staff work very hard I'm sure you really need extra one on duty to be able to do this.
Thank you for your positive feedback about colleagues working at Branston Court. Colleagues are deployed within the home daily to ensure specific resident’s needs are met in a timely manner; this may include spending time supporting residents in communal areas and/or accessing outside spaces. In...
Very satisfied with all aspects of the care home but do feel the prices are high (and confusing). I acknowledge that this is not always the desire of the care home but outside influence. The staff have always been lovely and have spent many a chatty moment discussing a number of topics with residents and carers. They always make sure the resident is included.
Dad is well looked after and happy. Well done.
Very caring and attentive staff who in my opinion go over and above the call of their duties. I feel my mother has been very well cared for and is very comfortable and settled in one word "Excellent".
Staff lovely, Mum has been here six years, all good.
Since Nana moved to the home, as a family, we feel much more settled knowing there is always someone watching her.
We are confident Nana is getting good care from lovely people.
Mum is well cared for. Staff are friendly and caring. It has a homely, family feeling. Relatives are welcomed at any time.
Branston Court has been an excellent home for my mother who suffers severe dementia. The staff are very caring and the home is well run. The rooms, food and surrounding are also very good.
Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments about our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (12) & 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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