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Care homes offering respite care in Burton-on-trent

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There are 2 care homes offering respite care in and around Burton-on-trent on AskBart. The largest is Poplars Nursing and Residential Care Home, with 60 beds. The most recent inspection was at Poplars Nursing and Residential Care Home in January 2023.

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Care homes in Burton-on-trent

Care homes in Burton-on-trent (2)

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All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

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Burton-on-trent in numbers

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

Care homes offering respite care listed2
Rated Good or Outstanding2 of 2 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Derbyshire usual weekly rate (2025)£974
LargestPoplars Nursing and Residential Care Home (60 beds)
Most recently inspectedPoplars Nursing and Residential Care Home (January 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 2 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 2 · Respite 2
Average house price, East Staffordshire (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£225,551
Good2
Average weekly fees
  • Staffordshire average£1,028/wk
  • UK average£1,716/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. 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 · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

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

House prices in East Staffordshire

The average house price in East Staffordshire is £225,551, 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
£225,551
Detached
£352,159
Semi-detached
£225,622
Terraced
£175,333
Flats & maisonettes
£103,175

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 Burton-on-trent

  • Well Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC

Limited — quieter than 16% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

206 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime85
  • Anti-social behaviour40
  • Public order23
  • Shoplifting20
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 Burton-on-trent

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

Charity

Burton and District Stroke Club

Hold fortnightly meetings for recreation and socialisation. Organise coach outings. Organise an annual holiday.

2.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1013872)
Charity

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…

2.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1033035)
Charity

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…

4.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1165445)

Burton-on-trent: health, services and environment

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

People aged 85+
+50.8%
Projected change in East Staffordshire, 2025 to 2035 (3,190 to 4,812). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+25.1%
Projected change in East Staffordshire, 2025 to 2035 (25,362 to 31,733). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
6
Nearest: Pure Chemist (0.6 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
12
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.6%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 90.9% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
7.9 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.5 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–10 out of 10
Where the 24 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 2 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Burton-on-trent

  • St Giles Hospice - Whittington · 11.1 milesCQC Outstanding (report published January 2020). CQC page
  • Treetops Hospice · 14.4 milesCQC Good (report published June 2016). CQC page

Hospitals near Burton-on-trent

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 Burton-on-trent a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Burton-on-trent

Burton-on-Trent suits those seeking a quieter, settled community with a visible older population — a sign of established retirement living. The town has a reasonable base of parks and social venues, though everyday amenities are limited and you'll want to verify care-home options and proximity to family support networks before deciding. The higher-than-average over-65 share suggests a community used to supporting later life.

Health & support

  • Medical access: You'll need to confirm GP surgeries and pharmacy locations with care providers, and check distance to the nearest A&E or major hospital.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in 2026-04 was 13 offences, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and burglary among the most common — a figure worth weighing against your own safety concerns.
  • Family & connection: Consider honestly how far family and your main support network are from Burton; isolation can outweigh other benefits.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Check local care-home weekly fees against the national average and your budget; care homes in this region vary widely in cost.
  • Transport: Verify bus routes and any rail links to nearby cities before moving; the town's walkability and car-dependence depend on which part of Burton you're in.
  • Housing options: Confirm the number and type of care homes available locally — choice may be more limited than in larger urban centres.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: The town has 5 parks and 1 allotment, plus 7 restaurants & cafes and 10 pubs & bars offering social outlets.
  • Community: Look into memory cafés, social groups and hobby clubs run by local care providers or the community — vital for connection.
  • Climate: West Midlands winters are cool and damp; prepare for typical UK central heating and indoor activity needs.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited everyday services: Only 1 supermarket is recorded locally; check whether you'll need to rely on delivery, a car or help from carers for shopping.
  • Crime recorded: Violent crime and burglary featured in the 2026-04 figures; ask care homes directly how they manage security and support for residents.
  • Care-home availability: Confirm early that there are homes with vacancies and a fit for your needs; smaller towns can have fewer options than cities.

Questions about care homes in Burton-on-trent

How many care homes offering respite care are there in Burton-on-trent?

AskBart lists 2 care homes offering respite care in and around Burton-on-trent, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are care homes offering respite care in Burton-on-trent rated?

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

How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Burton-on-trent?

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 "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Burton-on-trent?

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

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Burton-on-trent

Near Burton-on-trent

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

Guides for families

More in our respite care guides.