An 18-bed residential care home in Burton on Trent & Stapenhill, Hill Lodge promotes individualised person-centred care in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. We encourage independence, choice and dignity throughout all that we do for both younger and older adults with learning disabilities.

We cater for a variety of needs, including:

• Autism/ASD
• Challenging Behaviour
• Down’s Syndrome
• Epilepsy
• Hearing Impairment & Deafness
• Speech Impairment
• Stroke
• Visual Impairment
• Convalescent Care
• Day Care
• Independent Living Training
• Respite Care

Care at Hill Lodge Care Home

Ashleigh Smyth-Osborne is the Registered Manager, and together with a strong team of experienced and trained staff, they collectively work both day and night to ensure that residents’ individual care needs are met to create a ‘home from home’. 

As a respite care home in Burton on Trent & Stapenhill, we also provide short-term respite care to help families and loved ones take a break from their caring roles.

With a strong reputation for providing good quality care for our residents, we have excellent working relationships with local professionals, including GPs, Community Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Commissioners and more.

Facilities at Hill Lodge Care Home

Hill Lodge consists of two beautiful Victorian four-storey houses which retain their character with many original features. Our outside space includes a well-established garden, two patio areas, a gym, a shed and ample car parking.

As a specialist autism care home in Burton on Trent and Stapenhill, the aim of our services is to provide a safe, secure and a happy home life for all of our residents. To help achieve this, our talented chef caters for individual dietary needs and preferences, including specific cultural and religious dietary requirements. We also provide television and phone points in the rooms, along with WiFi access throughout the home. 

As a pet-friendly facility, both staff and residents welcome any well-behaved animals with open arms. We also provide wheelchair access to ensure no areas of the home are off-limits when people come to stay with us. 

Activities at Hill Lodge Care Home

To keep residents active and engaged both mentally and physically, we have a full weekly activity programme that is centred around the individual choices of our residents. This includes arts and crafts, games and live entertainment, giving them the chance to socialise and share stories with their peers. 

Our outdoors area has communal patios, offering our residents a place to chat with family and friends or a quiet spot to watch the wildlife. Those who are more green-fingered love to get involved and partake in a spot of gardening themselves.

With access to cars and a minibus, we are able to take our residents out for day trips and outings in the local community, along with holidays. 

Local amenities near Hill Lodge Care Home

We encourage local outings to shops, parks and eateries where possible, ensuring all residents are escorted by a member of their family or staff at all times. 

The home is situated within a 15-minute walk or 5-minute drive from Burton Mail Centenary Woodland just over the River Trent, where there are picnic spots and plenty of wildlife to enjoy. It is also a 15-minute drive to Barton Marina where residents and their loved ones can take relaxing walks around the canal and watch the boats go by, topped off with a hot drink and coffee at the tea room. 

For keen sports fans, we are just a 10-minute drive from Burton Albion Football Club and Stretton Bowls Club.

Transport links near Hill Lodge Care Home

Hill Lodge is located near reliable public transport links. It is a 10-minute bus journey from the care home to the centre of Burton on Trent where there are lots of shops, eateries, a cinema and The National Brewery Centre to visit. 

It is also just a 30-minute walk or less than 10-minute drive from the local train station for visitors or day trips to local areas such as Nottingham and Birmingham. 

Jobs at Hill Lodge Care Home

Are you looking to join a dynamic, friendly care team in Burton on Trent? The staff at Hill Lodge Care Home would love to hear from you. For the latest job vacancies available at the home, have a look at our Careers and Vacancies page and send us your CV.

The Independent Learning Centre (ILC) in Burton-on-Trent is next to Hill Lodge Residential Care Home. We are a centre for people with learning disabilities. We offer 3-hour sessions twice a day from 10am-1pm and 1.15pm-4.15pm. We are also a community hub where people can drop in, have a drink, meet friends as well as seek our advice and support. Although we are based at this address, we also use the local community and have various trips and social occasions for clients.

Katy is the manager of this service, and together with her staff team, they have created a place where friendships are made, where life skills are taught and where fun is had in abundance!

What the Press Say About Donwell House

ReachOut Supported Living is located within Burton-on-Trent and is part of Care Worldwide (Staffordshire) Limited. Currently we support people in two shared houses: The White Lodge on Rosliston Road and Park Lodge on Heath Road. They are both just a few minutes from Hill Lodge Residential Care Home and The ILC hub.

We are also able to support people in the comfort of their own home if they require support.

Supported Living accommodation allows people to live within the community without the risk of social isolation.

ReachOut supports people with all aspects of daily living including personal care.

We promote an enablement philosophy, promoting active participation in everyday living, with an emphasis on person-centred care.

Each tenant is able to choose their own individual room décor and is encouraged to participate in the running of the house with guidance if required.

We specialize in autism/ASD, challenging behaviour, Downs syndrome, epilepsy, hearing, speech and visual impairment and stroke care services. We also provide short-term respite care to help families and loved ones take a break from their caring roles.

Ashleigh Smyth-Osborne is the Registered Manager, and together with an established team of experienced and trained staff, works throughout the day and night to ensure that our tenants care needs are met.

We have excellent working relationships with local professionals (GPs, Community Nurses, OTs, Physiotherapists, SALT, Psychologists, Commissioners etc.) and have a strong reputation for providing good quality care support.