Amber Wood
Amber Wood is a residential care home in Burton-on-trent, Staffordshire (DE13 0QL). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Amber Wood
Amber Wood is a residential care home in Burton on Trent. We support older people, including those living with dementia and those living with mental ill health, people with a physical disability, people with visual or hearing impairment and some younger adults. Respite stays are available too. Supporting a mixed group under one roof means we cannot run the home to a single pattern, and we do not try. What we aim for is a place where people are taken as they come and where support is built around the individual. Some residents want a very structured day. Others want the opposite, plenty of freedom and somewhere steady to come back to. Where someone has a physical disability or reduced sight or hearing, we pay attention to the practical details. Equipment that suits the person, a layout that stays predictable, things kept where people expect to find them, and staff who adapt how they communicate rather than expecting the person to manage. With dementia, familiar faces and a steady rhythm do most of the work, and we treat distress as something with a cause. Where mental ill health is part of the picture we work closely with community teams and raise concerns early. Respite stays suit family carers needing a break and people recovering after illness. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and visit Amber Wood and ask us anything.
Care provided at Amber Wood
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 12 January 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Amber Wood
Where is Amber Wood located?
Amber Wood is a residential care home in Burton-on-trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0QL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Amber Wood provide?
Amber Wood is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Amber Wood's CQC rating?
Amber Wood is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 12 January 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Amber Wood provide dementia care?
Yes. Amber Wood supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Amber Wood offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Amber Wood offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Amber Wood
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Amber Wood is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Amber Wood is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Amber Wood offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Amber Wood supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the West Midlands
Amber Wood has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the West Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £850 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £950 to £1,250 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the West Midlands, not a quote from Amber Wood. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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