Drovers House

Care home in Rugby, Warwickshire

Operated by WCS Care Group

CQC Requires improvement75 beds
AddressDrover Close, Rugby, CV21 3HX
Beds75

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About

Drovers House is a care home in Rugby, Warwickshire, with 75 registered beds. It provides care for older people and is rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission, with the report published in 2026. The home was rated Good for Effective, Caring and Responsive care, but Requires Improvement for Safe and Well-led.

Families considering Drovers House may wish to discuss the home's current priorities and any improvements underway, particularly in relation to safety and leadership, as part of their decision-making process.

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery0 m
A&E: University Hospital Coventry8.4 miles
Pub or bar300 m
  • Near a main road
  • Fire station about 850 m away

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsPlentiful
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysPlentiful

Local crime statistics

96 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime46%
Anti-social behaviour20%
Vehicle crime7%
Criminal damage & arson7%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential careFees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Warwickshire council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Warwickshire pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£881
2025£916

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

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Local health safety net

Drovers House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is University Hospital Coventry, 8.3 miles away. The local GP practice is MARKET QUARTER MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
University Hospital Coventry · 8.3 mi
Nearest GP
MARKET QUARTER MEDICAL PRACTICE · 0 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

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)

Part of WCS Care Group

Drovers House is one of 12 homes run by WCS Care Group on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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