Care Home Ratings
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Barton Cottage

The Cottage Wing, Barton Health & Community Care Centre, Short Lane, Barton under Needwood, Burton On Trent, DE13 8LT

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 21 February 2018

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Last inspected 17 December 2020

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 14 Jan 2021

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Outstanding

Rating unchanged since last inspection

2 rated inspections on record · First rated January 2016

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Royal Derby Hospital

47.9% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

13.6 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Barton Family Practice

0 mi

1 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Alrewas Pharmacy

2.3 mi

Nearest dentist

0.2 mi

1 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Staffordshire (2025–26)

£941

per week, residential

£1,143

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

3

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

19.6% of people in Staffordshire are aged 65 or over

47.9

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Provider

Shaw Healthcare Limited

20

locations

79%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds12
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
Last inspected17 December 2020
Registered with CQC since17 December 2010
Registered managerKaren Elizabeth Lanchester

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsPhysical disabilities

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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