Care home
Barton Cottage
Care home in Burton-on-trent, Staffordshire
Shaw Healthcare
Barton Cottage
Care home in Burton-on-trent, Staffordshire
Operated by Shaw Healthcare
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Barton Cottage is a care home in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, with 12 registered beds. It is run by Shaw Healthcare, which was established in 1986 and describes itself as employee-owned. The home is part of a wider setting that includes extra care apartments at Barton Mews, and the two have held shared events. One recent celebration recognised staff for long service with certificates and badges, and residents joined staff for a buffet lunch.
The Care Quality Commission rates Barton Cottage Good overall, based on a report published in 2018. For its key questions, Effective was graded Outstanding, and Safe, Caring, Responsive and Well-led were each graded Good.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 100 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
206 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Staffordshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £898 |
| 2025 | £941 |
What Staffordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Barton Cottage is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen's Hospital Burton, 4.8 miles away. The local GP practice is BARTON, 0 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Burton-on-trent
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Burton and District Stroke Club
Hold fortnightly meetings for recreation and socialisation. Organise coach outings. Organise an annual holiday.
Community Transport (Swadlincote)
Provision of a Community Transport service for the residents of South Derbyshire who are in need of same as a result of age, sickness or disability, or due to a lack of provision of adequate and…
Derby U3a
The advancement of education, and in particular the education of older people and those who are retired from full-time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and…
Part of Shaw Healthcare
Barton Cottage is one of 50 homes run by Shaw Healthcare on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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