Amber Wood
Residential care home · Burton-on-trent
Amber Wood, Belvedere Road, Burton-on-trent, DE13 0QL
Run by Welford Healthcare South Ltd
- GoodCQC · Jan 2023
- 7.4Our score
- Beds45
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01283 743860
Inspectors asked it to improve: Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 12 January 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Amber Wood
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-20625627238
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Amber Wood
Amber Wood supports older people with residential, dementia and palliative care in Burton-on-Trent. Its care planning considers individual needs, while the registered service covers dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.
The purpose-built home has en-suite rooms, communal areas and gardens. Meals are freshly prepared on site, with dietary requirements and food intolerances accommodated. Residents can dine communally or in their rooms, and the team encourages independence through activities and social interaction. The home’s freshly prepared meals accommodate dietary requirements as part of everyday residential care.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Burton-on-trent
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field HouseBurton-on-Trent | 0.4 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Carden Bank Rest HomeBurton-on-trent | 0.6 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| The PinesBurton-on-trent | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Canal LodgeBurton-on-trent | 0.7 miles | |||
| Charlotte James Nursing HomeBurton-on-trent | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Welford Healthcare South Ltd
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| BowbrookLichfield | |||
| Hamble HeightsSouthampton | Good | 7.4 | |
| Great OaksBournemouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| OakdalePoole | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Freshly prepared meals on site
- Purpose-built facilities
- Communal or in-room dining
Suits: Older people needing residential, dementia or palliative care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Amber Wood, Belvedere Road, Burton-on-trent, DE13 0QL
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Questions families ask
Can residents bring pets to Amber Wood?
Residents cannot keep pets at the home, but visiting pets are welcome with vaccination evidence and a signed risk assessment.
Can residents see their care plan at Amber Wood?
Yes. Residents can request to see their personalised care plan at any time.
Can Amber Wood register a resident with a local GP?
Yes. Residents arriving from outside Burton-on-Trent can be registered with a local GP of their choice.
Can family visit Amber Wood without an appointment?
Yes. Family and friends can visit whenever they like, and no appointment is necessary.
Can residents smoke at Amber Wood?
The home is non-smoking, but residents may smoke in the garden if they wish.
How much does Amber Wood cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Amber Wood for its weekly fee. As a guide, Staffordshire council paid on average £1,062 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.