Barton Lodge

45 Birdsfoot Lane, Luton LU3 2DN
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  • 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

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

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.

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

  • Laura Mackie (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • 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 (69)

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Barton Lodge has a Review Score of 10 (9.973) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barton Lodge has 69 reviews.

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Review from C J (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mum has severe dementia and has never liked staying in previous care homes, but Mum has really settled well at Trefoil House. I know that whilst this is not what I want for my Mum I know that she is safe and well treated and cared for. Mum is happy at Trefoil House. Mum has access to doctors when
required, a hairdresser on site and is taken to the dentist when needed. The staff are wonderful and caring to all the residents too.
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Review from M S (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has settled in very well. Her care has been excellent and I am confident that her welfare and needs are being met.
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Review from Frank L (Son of Resident) published on 12 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very clean and well-presented care home. The staff are very attentive and look after my mum well which I would imagine is not an easy job. They always ring you if there is any problem. I am glad there was room.
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Review from J T (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 12 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mother-in-law moved into Trefoil House in November. Everyone made us all very welcome and made every effort to help her settle in.
All staff appear sensitive to her needs. Any concerns or questions we may have are dealt with immediately and nothing seems like too much trouble.
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Review from Keely K (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at this home are friendly, approachable and provide a fantastic level of care. My children enjoy coming to visit their grandfather and the staff make them feel very welcome and feel part of the team here. Very happy that my father is being cared for at this fantastic place.
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Review from Barbara T (Niece of Resident) published on 27 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am well satisfied with the home my uncle is in. My uncle suffers with dementia and the staff who look after him are very understanding and kind to him. Also the feed back I get from the home about him is very good.
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Review from Janet C (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been very happy we chose this home for Mum. She is content and thankful for the help she is given. The staff are very friendly, caring and attentive. There is a good morale among people working here. The environment is safe, clean and stimulating with differently decorated areas for residents
to enjoy. The activities re welcoming and food good. The furnishing cared for and refreshed. Mum is always well dressed in her style with freshly laundered clothing always available. The staff welcome visitors and there are places to go and things to see inside and out. The garden is well kept with places to sit and get fresh air. There is a routine and structure.
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Review from Mary D (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 December 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My father appears happy. Says that he is well looked after. Staff are kind and friendly and nursing is excellent.


Laundry can be a bit haphazard. Other peoples clothes appearing in Dad's drawers and wardrobe.


Although Dad doesn't participate (he is partially sighted) the entertainment

and activities are very good.


When Dad had his 100th birthday in 2013 it was well catered for and food well presented by the staff.


The only downside is the lack of a 'smoking room'.... he enjoys a cigar!

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Review from Julie C (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 9 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found the home to be very good, we have good communication with all the staff and kept informed. The carers are very caring and understanding and my mother-in-law seems very comfortable here.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.973)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.973) 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 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.973 for Barton Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (218 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 223 Ratings = 4.973
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barton Lodge is based on 19 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, which has been reached with 19 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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.

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