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Residential care homes in Burntwood

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There are 2 residential care homes in and around Burntwood on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,315 a week, while Staffordshire usually pays £941. The largest is The Spires Care Home, with 70 beds. The most recent inspection was at Bracken House in October 2023.

care homes
2
typical residential fee
£1,315/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Staffordshire council pays
£941/wk

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Burntwood

Care homes in Burntwood (2)

★ With family reviews

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Requires improvement

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Burntwood in numbers

The average residential care home in Burntwood costs about £1,315/week, while Staffordshire’s published usual rate is around £941/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £374/week (about £19,448/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Staffordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Residential care homes listed2
Rated Good or Outstanding0 of 2 (0%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate2
Average published weekly fee£1,315
Staffordshire usual weekly rate (2025)£941
LargestThe Spires Care Home (70 beds)
Most recently inspectedBracken House (October 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 2 · Dementia 2 · Respite 1
Average house price, Lichfield (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£337,052
Requires improvement2
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Burntwood£1,315/wk
  • Dementia, Burntwood£1,315/wk
  • Staffordshire average£1,028/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Staffordshire usual rate£941/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Staffordshire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Staffordshire's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Lichfield

The average house price in Lichfield is £337,052, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£337,052
Detached
£523,122
Semi-detached
£315,985
Terraced
£250,686
Flats & maisonettes
£163,293

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Burntwood

Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 31% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

89 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime32
  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Public order8
  • Criminal damage & arson7
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.

Community & connection in Burntwood

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Burntwood Be A Friend

Reduce the amount of food going into landfill whilst at the same time trying to combat food poverty within our local community.Reduce isolation/loneliness by promoting positive mental health &…

1.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1200409)
Charity

Landywood and District Voluntary Help Centre

Community transport scheme - taking people to doctors, hospital, shopping & social clubs. Luncheon clubs for local socially isolated. Special needs club. Drop in coffee shop.

4.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (508946)
Charity

Walsall Community Transport Limited

Our objectives are for the advancement of education and relief of poverty, sickness, old age and distress through the provision of transport, advice and assistance. Our main purpose is social care…

5.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1044133)
Charity

Carers Advice & Resource Establishment, Sandwell (Cares)

**in liquidation**cares provides information, advice, help and support to unpaid family carers in sandwell. we offer information & advice, carer support, adult guidance & lifelong learning, work…

5.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1134409)
Charity

Rugeley District Stroke Club

Craft activities, speakers, outings to places of interest, exercise, quizzes, entertainment.Provides support and information to those affected by Stroke.Meets weekly in Rugeley

6.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (519051)

Burntwood: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+61.5%
Projected change in Lichfield, 2025 to 2035 (3,584 to 5,789). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+17.8%
Projected change in Lichfield, 2025 to 2035 (27,164 to 32,009). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
3
Nearest: Day Night Pharmacy (0.3 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
9
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.6%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 97.5% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
7.6 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.7 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
3–10 out of 10
Where the 18 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 1 is in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Burntwood

  • Goscote Hospice · 5.5 milesCQC page
  • St Giles Hospice - Whittington · 6.2 milesCQC Outstanding (report published January 2020). CQC page
  • Birmingham Hospice - Erdington · 11.2 milesCQC Outstanding (report published March 2022). CQC page

Hospitals near Burntwood

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Burntwood a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Burntwood

Burntwood suits people who want to stay rooted in a community with decent recreational space and a mature demographic, but who are prepared for fewer care-home options and a reliance on the nearby conurbation for specialist services. The 22.6% over-65 population is above the national average, a sign that retirement living is part of the local fabric. It is not a destination for those seeking a wide range of independent retirement schemes or urban amenities within walking distance.

Health & support

  • Medical access: You will need to confirm GP surgery locations and distances locally; pharmacies and hospital services are accessible via nearby larger centres in the West Midlands conurbation.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the most recent month was low in absolute terms, though violent crime, anti-social behaviour and burglary were the most frequently reported categories. Check current figures with the local police.
  • Family & connection: Consider how near your family network is; Burntwood is part of the wider West Midlands urban area, so some relatives may live close by, but others may require travel.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Care-home fees in the West Midlands vary widely; verify current weekly rates for homes in Burntwood against the current national average to judge affordability for your circumstances.
  • Transport: Buses serve the town; rail connections to larger West Midlands cities are available via nearby stations. The town is car-dependent for many journeys, so access to transport or a vehicle is worth considering.
  • Housing options: Care-home provision in Burntwood is limited. You will need to contact local providers and nearby centres in the conurbation to compare your options.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Five parks and one allotment offer outdoor recreation. The town has seven restaurants and cafés and ten pubs and bars, supporting social and community gatherings.
  • Community: Confirm locally what memory cafés, social groups and community organisations operate; larger nearby centres may offer more formal schemes.
  • Climate: The West Midlands experiences typical English weather—cool winters and mild summers—with moderate rainfall year-round.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited local choice: Care-home provision in Burntwood itself is restricted; you may need to explore homes in the wider West Midlands area to find the right fit.
  • Everyday services: One supermarket serves the town, so you or your support network will need to plan shopping and errands carefully, or use delivery services.

Questions about care homes in Burntwood

How many residential care homes are there in Burntwood?

AskBart lists 2 residential care homes in and around Burntwood, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are residential care homes in Burntwood rated?

Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 0 Good, 2 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do residential care homes in Burntwood cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,315 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between residential care homes in Burntwood?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Burntwood?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Burntwood:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Burntwood

Near Burntwood

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.

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