Care Homes in DE14
The DE14 postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 217 beds, falling under Staffordshire council. 4 are rated Good. 3 homes currently require improvement. 2 homes have not yet been inspected.
About care in DE14
DE14 covers Burton upon Trent's town centre and inner east in Staffordshire — a post-industrial district with a care home market that sits below the national quality average. The 9 CQC-registered homes provide 217 beds; four are rated Good, three Require Improvement, one is not yet rated, and none hold Outstanding status. Staffordshire County Council handles adult social care for DE14 residents. Burton's Queens Hospital (University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust) serves as the principal acute hospital for discharge planning. Burton's economic and demographic profile means care home fees here are among the lower in the Midlands range, and the market includes a mix of corporate and independent providers. The three Requires Improvement homes represent a significant proportion of the rated market — families should read each inspection report carefully and ask providers about their action plans. Burton's geographic position near the Derbyshire border means families can also explore DE13-postcode homes for additional Good-rated alternatives. The not-yet-rated provider should be assessed carefully; newer homes in Burton's market can take time to establish quality management systems, and asking about staff turnover and agency usage rates provides useful early indicators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the DE14 postcode area?
There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in DE14, offering a combined 217 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in DE14 have?
Of the 9 care homes in DE14: 0 are rated Outstanding; 4 are rated Good; 3 require improvement; and 2 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in DE14?
Branston Court Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in DE14, holding a CQC rating of Good with 45 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the DE14 postcode?
The DE14 postcode area falls under Staffordshire. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in DE14?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Staffordshire's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data