Acorn Lodge Care Home
Nestled in the welcoming market town of Nuneaton, Acorn Lodge is a modern care home that offers exceptional residential, dementia, and respite care for the…
Nuneaton is a busy West Midlands town with a slightly higher-than-average share of older residents and a modest but established care-home offer. It's well-served by shops and green space, though crime rates warrant attention when weighing it as a retirement choice.
Average residential fee in Nuneaton: £875/week — below the UK average of £1,279
Limited — safer than 18% of similar areas
Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
The estimated average residential care fee in Nuneaton is about £875/week, below the UK average of £1,279.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
100% of Nuneaton’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding — above the national average of 79%.
Of the homes in and around Nuneaton, 2 offer dementia care and 2 offer residential care.
Based on 8 CQC-rated homes in and around Nuneaton. National baseline: CQC State of Care (2024/25).
Nestled in the welcoming market town of Nuneaton, Acorn Lodge is a modern care home that offers exceptional residential, dementia, and respite care for the…
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The average house price in Nuneaton and Bedworth is £230,734, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Residential care homes provide help with everyday living in a safe, sociable setting — the right choice when someone needs support day to day but not round-the-clock nursing.
Specialist dementia care homes provide trained staff and a carefully designed, calm environment for people living with dementia — supporting safety, routine and wellbeing.
Respite care is a short stay in a care home — to give a family carer a break, or to help someone recover after a hospital stay.
505 crimes reported in April 2026, sourced from Police.uk.
Nuneaton suits those seeking a lively, affordable town setting with good everyday amenities rather than a dedicated retirement hub. The area has a slightly older population than England overall (20.6% aged 65+, versus 18.6% nationally), signalling established community support for later life. However, the care-home provision is limited to a single listed home, so choice is restricted and you'll need to explore options beyond the immediate area or consider residential living without on-site care.
There are 11 care homes listed in and around Nuneaton on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.
Care homes in Nuneaton range from around £875 per week, with averages of £875 for residential, £875 for dementia care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.
The average residential care fee around Nuneaton is about £875 per week — below the UK average of £1,279. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.
8 of the 11 care homes in and around Nuneaton are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.
Homes in and around Nuneaton offer dementia (2), residential (2), respite (1). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.
2 care homes in and around Nuneaton offer specialist dementia care. Use the dementia filter above to see them, and check each home's CQC report for its record on caring for people living with dementia.
Yes — 1 care home in and around Nuneaton offer respite (short-stay) care, for recovery after a hospital stay or to give a regular carer a break. Availability changes often, so contact the home directly to check.
Nuneaton is graded C for safety on AskBart — safer than 18% of similar areas. This is drawn from police-recorded crime data and compared against similar areas.
If the person needing care has savings and assets below £23,250, Warwickshire Council may contribute towards fees. You can request a free care needs assessment and financial assessment through the council's adult social care team before choosing a home.
A care home's weekly fee in Nuneaton usually covers accommodation, all meals, day-to-day personal care, housekeeping, laundry and activities. Extras such as hairdressing, chiropody, outings and one-to-one care are often charged separately, so ask each home for a full breakdown of what is and isn't included.
Residential care homes help with everyday personal care — washing, dressing, meals and prompting medication. Nursing homes provide the same support plus a qualified nurse on site around the clock for residents with ongoing medical needs. Homes in Nuneaton may offer one or both, so check each listing for the care types it provides.
If a person's needs are primarily health-related rather than social, they may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which can fully fund a care-home placement regardless of their savings. Eligibility is decided by the local NHS integrated care board after an assessment — it's separate from means-tested council funding.
Start by shortlisting homes in Nuneaton by the type of care needed and their CQC rating, then visit in person. On a visit, read the home's latest CQC report, ask about staffing levels and fees, and see how residents are supported day to day. AskBart lists each home's rating, facilities and fees so you can compare before arranging a visit.
Care homes in Nuneaton are regulated and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. The CQC rates each home as Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate following regular inspections — you can read each home's latest report on the CQC website.
If you're widening your search beyond Nuneaton, nearby areas with care homes include Atherstone, Bedworth, Coleshill, Gaydon and Kineton. You can browse each from the list of nearby locations on this page.
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