Care Centre

Care Centre is a residential care home in Rugby, Warwickshire (CV21 3QE). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Care Centre

Rugby Care Centre is a care home in Rugby in Warwickshire. We provide residential care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays for those needing care for a short period. We want this to feel like a house people live in rather than somewhere they have been sent. Visitors come at the times that suit them. There is usually something going on that nobody has to join. Staff sit down and talk properly rather than passing through on the way to the next job. People here decide when they get up, what they wear, what they eat and whether they want company or their own space with the door shut. Dementia care rests on patience and a recognisable day. We avoid springing things on people, we keep routines familiar, and when somebody is distressed we go looking for the cause rather than trying to smooth it over. Relatives often know precisely what helps, and we would much rather be told at the beginning than work it out over months. The practical side gets proper attention too: food people actually want to eat, medication handled carefully, quick response when somebody is unwell, and plain conversations with families when things change. At our most recent inspection the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall, and we keep asking residents and relatives where we still fall short.

Care provided at Care Centre

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Care Centre

Where is Care Centre located?

Care Centre is a residential care home in Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3QE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Care Centre provide?

Care Centre is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Care Centre's CQC rating?

Care Centre is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 7 April 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Care Centre provide dementia care?

Yes. Care Centre supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Care Centre offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Care Centre offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Care Centre

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Rugby Care Centre 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. Rugby Care Centre 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. Rugby Care Centre 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. Rugby Care Centre 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

Rugby Care Centre 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.

Indicative figures for the West Midlands, not a quote from Rugby Care Centre. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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