Nursing Homes in Rugby
Rugby has 9 CQC registered nursing homes. 6 are rated Good, 2 Requires improvement, and 1 has not yet been rated. 5 of the 9 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Rugby at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Rugby, to help you judge the options below.
- Warwickshire County Council pays, residential care: £916 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,219 to £1,579, median £1,398
- Care home beds filled across Warwickshire: 91%. The 12 month average is 89%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 84. Warwickshire average is 78.
- People aged 75 and over: 11,900. Rising to 13,300 by 2035, up 12%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 32 beds.
- Who pays, across Warwickshire (estimate): 43% council, 39% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,500. Rising to 1,900 by 2035, up 24%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,300. Rising to 4,800 by 2035, up 47%
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- Caldow House Crescent Road Lutterworth Leicestershire. Application for a 75 bed care home. Submitted 31 October 2025. Approved 18 August 2026. (4.6 miles away)
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
What nursing care in Rugby involves and what to look for
The line between nursing and residential care
What separates a nursing home from a residential one is the presence of registered nurses on every shift, and that single fact drives most of what follows. It allows a home to manage complex wound care, tube feeding, unstable long term conditions and end of life care without another move becoming necessary. All nine providers listed for Rugby are registered for nursing care, and some are set up for particular kinds of need, so it is worth reading each profile to see what a home is genuinely equipped to handle rather than assuming the registration covers everything.
Making sense of the ratings
Six homes here hold a rating of Good, among them Clifton Court Nursing Home, Town Thorns Care Centre, St Mary's Nursing Home and Overslade House. Two are rated Requires Improvement, and those reports repay reading in full rather than being set aside, since the concerns may rest on governance or record keeping rather than on the care people receive, and the manager should be able to explain what has changed. One home has not yet been inspected and rated, so no independent evidence exists and your own questions must carry more of the weight.
What to ask when you visit
Ask how many registered nurses are on shift by day and by night, and how gaps are covered when someone is off sick. Ask which GP practice supports the home, how quickly a resident who deteriorates is reviewed and at what point families are telephoned. Ask what happens if needs increase, and whether anyone has had to move on because their care could no longer be provided there. A mealtime shows you more of a home than any tour will.
Getting an assessment and arranging the funding
The care needs assessment
The route into nursing care usually begins with an assessment of need. Anyone in Rugby can request one, whatever their savings, and a relative can ask on their behalf. It considers mobility, personal care, medication, memory and the clinical support required, and its written outcome is what confirms that nursing care rather than residential care is appropriate. Where the person is in hospital, the assessment normally forms part of discharge planning, so mention early that a nursing home is being considered.
Who pays and what it costs
Funding is worked out separately from need. A financial assessment sets income and capital against the national thresholds, and Warwickshire County Council social care team is responsible both for assessing need and for arranging funded support where someone qualifies. Nursing homes cost more than residential homes because of the nurse cover, though the NHS may pay the nursing element directly through NHS funded nursing care, and people whose health needs are intense and unpredictable may qualify for NHS continuing healthcare instead. Ask each home for a written schedule of what the weekly rate includes and what is charged on top.
9 nursing homes in Rugby
- Kilsby House · Rugby Road, Rugby, West Northamptonshire, CV23 8XX
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Camino Healthcare Limited
Here at Kilsby House, we provide nursing home care for people in Rugby and the wider West Northamptonshire area. We are a place where residents and their families can feel genuinely supported, and where the people who live with us are...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - St Mary's Nursing Home · Montilo Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 0HF
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by St Mary's Nursing Home Ltd
St Mary's Nursing Home in Rugby provides nursing care with qualified nurses on duty at all times. We care for older people and younger adults, and our experience covers dementia, mental health needs, physical disabilities, and sight and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Town Thorns Care Centre · Easenhall, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 0JE
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Town Thorns Care Limited
Town Thorns Care Centre is a nursing home near Rugby. We care for older people and younger adults with nursing needs, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with sight or hearing loss, and we...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Lilbourne Court Nursing Home · Lilbourne Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 0BB
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Crosscrown Limited
We are a nursing home in Rugby, caring for people whose needs require qualified nursing alongside help with daily living. We look after older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia, people with mental health...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Hallmark Anya Court Luxury Care Home · 286 Dunchurch Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6JA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Hallmark Care Homes (Rugby) Limited
Hallmark Anya Court is a nursing home in Rugby, caring for older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with everyday life, and for younger adults whose nursing needs are best met in a home like ours. Nurses are on duty at all...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Moultrie Road · 3 Moultrie Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3BD
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Rethink Mental Illness
Moultrie Road in Rugby is a nursing home for adults with mental health needs. We provide nursing care for people whose mental health difficulties mean they need qualified support on hand, and we also offer respite stays. Having registered...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care - Clifton Court Nursing Home · Lilbourne Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 0BB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Crosscrown Limited
Clifton Court Nursing Home is in Rugby, caring for older people whose health needs have gone beyond what can be managed comfortably at home. Having qualified nurses here at every hour means changes in somebody's condition are picked up...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - Overslade House · 12 Overslade Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6DY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Overslade House is a nursing home in Rugby. We care for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing on the premises, including many people living with dementia, and we also offer respite stays for those who need nursing care...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Willow Tree Nursing Home · 12 School Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 4BW
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Culpeper Care Limited
Willow Tree Nursing Home is a nursing home near Rugby. We provide nursing care for older people, we support people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. Our most recent overall rating from the Care...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
What care costs in Warwickshire, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care West Midlands figure, because too few Warwickshire homes publish this price. 30 homes. Median £1,398. | £916 | £1,219 to £1,579 |
| Nursing care West Midlands figure, because too few Warwickshire homes publish this price. 16 homes. Median £1,646. | £1,030 | £1,460 to £1,936 |
| Residential dementia care West Midlands figure, because too few Warwickshire homes publish this price. 23 homes. Median £1,484. | Not published separately | £1,375 to £1,681 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Warwickshire homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- St Mary's Nursing Home, 26 May 2026, Good
- Overslade House, 23 March 2026, Good
- Willow Tree Nursing Home, 22 December 2023, Requires improvement
Longest since a report
- Moultrie Road, 4 April 2019, Good
- Lilbourne Court Nursing Home, 6 March 2020, Requires improvement
- Clifton Court Nursing Home, 21 July 2022, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Rugby
How many nursing homes are there in Rugby?
Rugby has 9 CQC registered nursing homes: 6 Good, 2 Requires improvement, 1 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Rugby?
Warwickshire County Council pays an average of £916 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,219 to £1,579 a week. West Midlands figure, because too few Warwickshire homes publish this price. 30 homes. Median £1,398. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which nursing homes in Rugby were inspected most recently?
St Mary's Nursing Home (26 May 2026), Overslade House (23 March 2026) and Willow Tree Nursing Home (22 December 2023) have the most recent CQC reports.