Barton Lodge

45 Birdsfoot Lane, Luton LU3 2DN
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9.9 70 Reviews
  • Barton Lodge, Luton
Barton Lodge is a luxurious, 70-bed wetroom en-suite haven, brimming with experienced and empathetic caregivers who provide exceptional round-the-clock residential and nursing care. Beyond the unparalleled care, residents are treated to a plethora of quality amenities, such as a state-of-the-art cinema, a gym, and a quaint tea room. Private dining facilities and a stunning landscaped garden provide the perfect backdrop for residents to bask in the finer things in life.

From personalised care to therapeutic activities, the team prioritise the quality of life for their beloved residents. The home's community thrives with organised events, including tantalising baking sessions, writing classes, gardening, rhythmic dancing, painting, thrilling quizzes, and chess matches. Barton Lodge sits in a prime location, near a diverse range of shops, restaurants, and a fascinating museum. Effortlessly accessible, the care home's vicinity boasts excellent transport links, with Luton and Leagrave overground stations only a 10-minute drive away, making visiting loved ones a breeze.
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Care Provided by Barton Lodge

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 70 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's typically included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1500
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1600
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1700
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1800

Fees include all meals, accommodation , heat, light, power, laundry services, activities.


Excluded from weekly fees are: Hairdressing, chiropody services, newspapers, personal clothing, toiletries, day trips

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Barton Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Barton Lodge to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

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.

Contact Barton Lodge to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Laura Mackie (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2013
  • Last Refurbishment: 2023
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (66)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (66)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (2)

Parking

  • Parking on site

Barton Lodge Reviews (70)

9.9

Barton Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.916) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barton Lodge has 70 reviews.

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Review from Lillie D (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 20 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My nan was here for respite care for two weeks whilst our family went on holiday. My nan was well looked after and she really happy with her stay. The staff were all really friendly, warm and welcoming and made sure that my nan felt like she was at home. I couldn't have asked for a better place to look
after my nan and I highly recommend this care home.
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Review from Donna B (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father was admitted to the care home straight from hospital for palliative care. Although he was only there for three weeks he was happy to be there. All the staff were so friendly and made him feel welcome and they were the same with myself too. They were all so caring and attentive in all his personal
care. Nothing was too much trouble for them at all. When my father passed away and I went to see him all the staff were so thoughtful and spoke highly of him and treated him with so much dignity. I'm so grateful for such a caring residential home with excellent staff and carers for being there for making my father so comfortable in his final days.
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Review from Rebekah B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 31 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandad went into this care home very ill and on end of life care. The staff, the team and everyone there was very friendly. They took care of him and were exceptional in ensuring that we were kept up to date.
It's a lovely welcoming atmosphere and a clean building. Each room seems catered for
the individual aswell.
The service was amazing and it kept me at ease knowing my grandad was so well looked after at the end of his life. He always seemed happy when I or family visited most days.
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Review from N B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 19 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandad came from hospital for palliative care to Barton Lodge and I couldn't be happier. The staff are attentive to my grandads needs and always ensure he is comfortable and happy. The activity team go into his room every day for a one to one chat due to his mobility issues and he loves this. The
management are always there in case there is any troubles- in which i have had no concerns! The management team helped me get my grandad placed in the home and always keep me updated to his condition. I cannot fault the care home or any of the staff. My grandad is happy there and he is supported my people who care!
The food and drink they meet to my grandads needs and they always offer choices throughout the day! If there is something he asks for that is not on the menu they ensure they provide this for him so he is eating something.
The room has a lovely view of there big garden and has its own ensuite too. The rooms are a lovely size.
Reply from Zac Ali, Recruitment Consultant at Barton Lodge
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with our care team. Your support means a lot to us, and we remain committed to providing the…read more
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Review from Rosalie M (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Barton Lodge provide excellent care for my mother. The management have created a friendly, relaxing environment with beautiful surroundings. The care staff are exceptional and do all they can to provide friendly and professional 'round-the-clock' care for my mother. The staff provide my mother with
all the help she needs so she can continue to live a happy and content life. The family are happy that mum is at Barton Lodge and is receiving the best possible care.
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Review from C W (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been in Barton Lodge for the last 4 weeks. From the start, she settled in well and the staff have been lovely and supportive to her and us as her family. They have made the whole situation very pleasant. Mum has also appeared to thrive whilst being in here from the stimulation and interaction
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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home itself is very clean and spacious, the room are well-equipped and are spacious. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I am very pleased with the quality of care my mother is receiving, puts my mind at rest that she is well cared for.
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Review from S K (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 23 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My gran was a resident at Barton Lodge, an amazing care home with excellent facilities and staff. Regular tea trolleys a day and a range of activities by the activities coordinator. Staff are amazing with the care and love they give to each and every resident.
Reply from Lucian Balog, Operations Manager at Barton Lodge
Thank you for the kind words. We will make sure the staff are aware of the commendation.
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Review from Andrea T (Niece of Resident) published on 27 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I don't know where to start. Amazing nursing home. The home manager and team are just outstanding; caring, thoughtful and friendly. When we viewed within seconds we knew this was the place to put my auntie, it's like a hotel; spacious, spotless, clean. The Rooms are massive, they even have a cinema
room, the food is wonderful, the decor is out of this world. Even seeing the staff so caring and interacting with other residents is so heartwarming. The day my auntie was moving in we were allowed to have her room all sorted and cosy before she arrived. From the front door my auntie hasn't stopped smiling. We had problems with washing and changing clothes before and within twenty-four hours my auntie had full washes as in baths, changed clothes, hair cut, nails done and is smiling even more. This was for sure a golden find, I personally couldn't be happier that this is where my auntie is. I haven't seen that smile in years. She talks to everyone and just settled so well in a few days. Thank you Home Manager and team.
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Review from A C (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Barton Lodge are amazing, really caring and always willing to go the extra mile. The rooms are lovely and large and the food is of amazing quality.
My mother is really happy here, I cannot thank Barton Lodge enough, keep up the amazing work.
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Review from R K (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 25 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot fault the team at Barton Lodge. My grandad is really happy there. The staff cannot do enough. All his needs are always met with such compassion. I've heard lots of terrible things about various care homes so I was naturally nervous, but there was no need to be, the team here are fab. Thanks
to all for providing such a brilliant service.
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Review from Saffron H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 25 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Much appreciation for the hard work the staff put in to care for my nan and other residents. They always go above and beyond and it makes me so pleased my nan is so happy being there. Thank you again Barton Lodge for all your help and kindness. Such a fantastic care home.
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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother went in for 2 weeks respite and the care and service she got while being in there was outstanding. Everyone is so pleasant from the front desk to carers and management. Nothing was too much for any of them. Would highly recommend.
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Review from Helen P (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad has been at Barton Lodge for 6 weeks and I have nothing but praise for the staff and facilities. From the initial visit to moving in and visiting. I’ve felt Dad’s needs have been met with empathy and compassion. The home is comfortable and beautifully furnished throughout and the staff are all
friendly and helpful.
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Review from A P (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad stayed here for 3 weeks respite. He had a wonderful stay and was well cared for. The home has had a beautiful refurbishment, it’s lovely and clean, the rooms are well laid out and it has a warm friendly and homely atmosphere. The staff went out of their way to ensure that my dad’s dietary requirements
were met and he was well catered for. There was as plenty of activities, stimulation and socialisation for my dad which he thoroughly enjoyed. The staff and management were brilliant at such short notice and I would highly recommend Barton Lodge.
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Review from Ashley S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 18 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a beautifully refurbished, recently, care home with lovely facilities and rooms but most importantly, amazing, caring staff who do actually care and provide a service that any relatives would be grateful for and pleased with.
10/10 to staff and management, thank you for all you do.
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Review from Tracey S (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fantastic care home. Residents are cared for by a diligent team of carers, led by an experienced, hands-on management team. My mum is in a good-sized, ensuite room which we were able to personalise and is kept very clean. Personal care is administered thoughtfully. Food is good. Even though
it has 70 rooms, it still feels homely due to the friendly staff and the way it is organised. A lovely dining room and relaxing lounge. Peace of mind and safety of a loved one. 100% recommend.
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Review from Joy K (Respite Resident) published on 13 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Spent 2 weeks being well cared for. Staff were particularly attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. Room was spacious and well appointed. Meals were regular, food was varied, very tasty with ample portions - regular tea, biscuits or cake served throughout the day.
Cleanliness throughout was well endorsed,
rooms cleaned daily - I felt well looked after.
Only downside was a lack of activities, this was due to the home being let down by an outside contractor, hopefully this is addressed going forward.
This was my first stay at this home, a lovely experience with no regrets. I would not hesitate to recommend and return.
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Review from Elaine D (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum was previously in a care home in December 2022 and she slipped over and spent 7 weeks in hospital. The care home then said they couldn’t meet her needs so after visiting other care homes, which we were not happy with, we found out that a new care home had just opened called Barton Lodge. Wow,
what a brilliant home this is, I say this not just because of the facilities the home has, but the kindness, care and commitment the staff have shown to my mum.
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Review from W C (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother is currently staying at Barton Lodge Care Home and is one of the first residents. We have had a very warm welcoming from the staff and management team at Barton Lodge. The team are very friendly and supportive, always smiling and happy to help. The home’s refurbishments are beautiful and it’s
lovely and clean. The food looks and smells amazing. We wish the team every success with their future of building up the home.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.916)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.916) out of 10 for Barton Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 13 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 4.987 for Barton Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (151 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 153 Ratings = 4.987
  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 4.929 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barton Lodge is based on 13 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 70 registered maximum number of service users is 14. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 14 = 0.929
  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: 28 May 2025

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

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Meet the Team (1)

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Laura Gibney

Job Title: Home manager Joined: 2023

I have worked in the Health Sector for 13 years and completed the Health and Social Care Level 5 diploma.


I'm a very organised person and love a list. I'm very compassionate and caring, which allows me to excel in my job role. Family is extremely important to me, I enjoy long walks with my family and dog.

Frequently Asked Questions about Barton Lodge

What types of Care is Barton Lodge registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Barton Lodge have?

There are 66 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Barton Lodge?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Barton Lodge to the centre of Luton?

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

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