Talbot House Care Home
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
Talbot House Care Home is a 28-bed facility in Rugeley, Staffordshire, providing personal care to older adults. The home supports residents requiring general care and dementia care, with staff available 24 hours a day.
The Care Quality Commission rated Talbot House as Requires Improvement overall in 2022. It was rated Good for Caring, but Requires Improvement for Safe, Effective, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 29 June 2022 · Last inspected 15 June 2022
Inspectors visited Talbot House Care Home in June 2022 as a follow-up to earlier concerns. The home was home to 11 people, and inspectors saw an improving picture, with people feeling safe and staff having received training. Support was not always given in the least restrictive way, and the systems behind this practice needed strengthening.
- People reported feeling safe living in the home
- Staff had completed training since the last inspection and had the skills and knowledge to support people
- Risks to people were considered and reviewed, and safeguarding concerns were investigated and reported
- People were offered a choice of food and received diets suited to their needs
- People were not always supported to have maximum choice and control, and policies did not fully support least restrictive practice
- Monitoring systems had improved but needed to be more robust
- The home was tired and dated, and some areas needed refurbishment
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 500 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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
173 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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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
Talbot House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Stafford Hospital, 7.8 miles away. The local GP practice is SANDY LANE SURGERY, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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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