Care home
St Thomas' Priory
Care home in Rugeley, Staffordshire
St Thomas' Priory
Care home in Rugeley, Staffordshire
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
St Thomas' Priory is a care home in Rugeley, Cannock Chase, providing residential care for older people. The home has 106 registered beds and is rated Requires Improvement overall by the Care Quality Commission, with a report published in 2026. The service was rated Good for Caring and Responsive, though Requires Improvement grades were given for Safe, Effective and Well-led.
Families considering the home should review the full CQC inspection report for detailed findings and any action plan the provider has set out.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
173 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees 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 Staffordshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £898 |
| 2025 | £941 |
What Staffordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
St Thomas' Priory is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Stafford Hospital, 9.4 miles away. The local GP practice is BRERETON SURGERY, 0.9 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Rugeley
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Rugeley District Stroke Club
Craft activities, speakers, outings to places of interest, exercise, quizzes, entertainment.Provides support and information to those affected by Stroke.Meets weekly in Rugeley
Burntwood Be A Friend
Reduce the amount of food going into landfill whilst at the same time trying to combat food poverty within our local community.Reduce isolation/loneliness by promoting positive mental health &…
Landywood and District Voluntary Help Centre
Community transport scheme - taking people to doctors, hospital, shopping & social clubs. Luncheon clubs for local socially isolated. Special needs club. Drop in coffee shop.
Age UK Stafford & District
Provides the following services within Stafford Borough: Day care for people with complex needs including dementia, Homecare, Gardening, Personal Care, Information & Advice, Staying Active Centres.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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