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Residential care homes in Rugby

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There are 13 residential care homes in and around Rugby on AskBart. 70% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,364 a week, while Warwickshire usually pays £916. The largest is Overslade House Care Home, with 90 beds.

care homes
13
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
70%
typical residential fee
£1,364/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Warwickshire council pays
£916/wk

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Rugby

Care homes in Rugby (13)

★ With family reviews

All within 7.5 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated

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Distance
Butlers Mews Care HomeNot yet inspected£1,500768.9 mi—2.3 mi
Daisy Court—On request108.3 mi—1.6 mi
Granville HouseRequires improvement · Jan 2023On request238.4 mi—1.6 mi
Hallmark Anya Court Luxury Care HomeGood · Sept 2022£1,300748.4 mi—1.9 mi
Kilsby House—On request2112.5 mi—5.7 mi
Lilbourne Court Nursing HomeRequires improvement · Apr 2023On request3610.2 mi—3.8 mi
Overslade House Care HomeGood£1,304908.1 mi—1.4 mi
Te Hira Care Home LimitedRequires improvement · Sept 2026On request148.4 mi—1.6 mi
The Chimneys Residential Care HomeGood · May 2025On request267.8 mi—1.4 mi
The Elms Residential Care HomeGood · Nov 2024On request279.4 mi—3.0 mi
The Red HouseGood · May 2021On request238.4 mi—1.7 mi
Thurlaston Meadows Care Home LtdGood · Jul 2025On request457.9 mi—3.1 mi
Town Thorns Care HomeGood£1,350664.2 mi—3.1 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Rugby in numbers

70% of Rugby’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 79%. Based on 10 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Rugby costs about £1,364/week, while Warwickshire’s published usual rate is around £916/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £448/week (about £23,296/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Warwickshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Residential care homes listed13
Rated Good or Outstanding7 of 10 (70%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate3
Average published weekly fee£1,364
Warwickshire usual weekly rate (2025)£916
LargestOverslade House Care Home (90 beds)
Most recently inspectedThurlaston Meadows Care Home Ltd (April 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 13 · Nursing 5 · Dementia 9 · Respite 8
Average house price, Rugby (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£276,208
Good7
Requires improvement3
Not yet rated3
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Rugby£1,364/wk
  • Nursing, Rugby£1,364/wk
  • Dementia, Rugby£1,364/wk
  • Warwickshire average£1,293/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Warwickshire usual rate£916/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Warwickshire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Warwickshire's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Rugby

The average house price in Rugby is £276,208, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£276,208
Detached
£454,537
Semi-detached
£277,640
Terraced
£216,348
Flats & maisonettes
£127,127

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.

Living in Rugby

Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 37% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesB

Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

96 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime44
  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Vehicle crime7
  • Criminal damage & arson7
How we grade areas

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 & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Rugby

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age Concern Lutterworth and District

Lutterworth's Age Concern working for people in later life of Lutterworth and the surrounding villages, making later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience, aiming to combat isolation and…

6.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (247288)
Charity

Wycliffe Lutterworth U3a

The Charity is involved in the education & training of elderly, retired and semi retired people by means of regular meetings and activities.

7.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1207951)

Rugby: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+51.7%
Projected change in Rugby, 2025 to 2035 (3,186 to 4,834). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+21.1%
Projected change in Rugby, 2025 to 2035 (22,118 to 26,791). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
0
Nearest: Rowlands Pharmacy (1.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
14
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.9%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 98.1% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
7.8 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.7 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
2–10 out of 10
Where the 20 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 2 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Rugby

  • Rugby Myton Hospice · 2 milesCQC Good (report published October 2022). CQC page
  • Coventry Myton Hospice · 7 milesCQC Good (report published May 2025). CQC page
  • Mary Ann Evans Hospice · 12.1 milesCQC Good (report published March 2023). CQC page

Hospitals near Rugby

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Rugby a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Rugby

Rugby suits those who want a town-centre retirement without big-city living, with family or support networks already in the Midlands or along the M1 corridor. The share of residents aged 65+ stands at 20.6%, slightly above the national average of 18.6%, suggesting a well-established later-life community. Care-home choice is limited—5 homes listed, ranging from roughly 31 to 90 beds—so earlier enquiry is wise. Most homes are rated "good" by the CQC, though one requires improvement and one has not yet been inspected.

Health & support

  • Medical access: You will need to confirm the location and availability of local GP surgeries and pharmacies; distance to an acute hospital should be verified with your preferred care home or the local NHS.
  • Safety: Recorded crime stands at 96 offences in April 2026, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime recorded as the most common types. This is a fair baseline to weigh against your own comfort and the security measures any home offers.
  • Family & connection: Consider how often family or close friends can visit, and whether you have a support network already based in Rugby or the wider Midlands.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Weekly care-home fees in Rugby are not specified in the available data. You will need to request fees directly from each of the 5 homes and compare them against the national average to understand affordability.
  • Transport: Rugby is well-served by road links, including the M1 motorway corridor nearby, which aids access to Birmingham, Leicester and London. Local bus services and rail links should be confirmed with your chosen area of the town.
  • Housing options: Five care homes are listed locally, with a range of sizes from roughly 31 to 90 beds. This is a fairly narrow choice, so visiting homes and booking early is advisable if you wish to select between options.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Rugby has 18 parks and 8 allotments, offering good scope for outdoor walks and gardening interests. With 14 pubs and bars and 3 restaurants and cafes on record, there is modest social dining and pub life.
  • Community: You will need to check directly with care homes about on-site or local social groups, memory cafés and activity clubs; this information is not held centrally.
  • Climate: As a Midlands town, Rugby experiences a typical English temperate climate with mild summers and cool, sometimes wet winters.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited choice of homes: Five care homes is a modest range; early enquiry and visits are essential to ensure a good fit.
  • Crime baseline: Violent crime, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime are the most common offence types. If personal safety or a very quiet environment is a priority, visit homes and the surrounding area at different times.
  • Distance to acute care: Confirm the location and travel time to the nearest hospital from your chosen home, especially if you have complex medical needs.

Questions about care homes in Rugby

How many residential care homes are there in Rugby?

AskBart lists 13 residential care homes in and around Rugby, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are residential care homes in Rugby rated?

Of the 10 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 7 Good, 3 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do residential care homes in Rugby cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,364 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between residential care homes in Rugby?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Rugby?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Rugby:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Rugby

Near Rugby

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.

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