The Rubens
Care home in Newport, Telford and Wrekin
Operated by United Care
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
The Rubens is a care home in Newport, Shropshire, with 26 single rooms. It stands in a rural setting, with open landscapes around it, and has on-site parking for visiting family and friends. The team supports residents and their families through the process of choosing a home and moving in.
Activities are tailored to each resident's interests and abilities, and include music, quizzes, singalongs and crafts, along with occasional outings such as trips to West Midlands Safari Park. Exercise sessions are adapted to each person and aim to improve balance, mobility and strength. Meals are home-cooked, special diets are catered for, and a hairdresser, dentist, chiropodist and religious services can be arranged on site. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in its 2024 report.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
57 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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 Telford and Wrekin council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £975 |
| 2025 | £999 |
What Telford and Wrekin council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Rubens is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Princess Royal Hospital, 6.8 miles away. The local GP practice is LINDEN HALL SURGERY, 1.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Newport
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Donnington Partnership Cio
the partnership run a community cafe, community centre, meals on wheels service, cooking for lunch clubs, youth club, dementia cafe, keep fit groups, educational courses, room hire for local…
Hadley Day Centre No 1
Charity provides Day centre members with activities, outings, hot meal and social interaction to reduce lonliness and isolation in members of the community over 60 years.
Part of United Care
The Rubens is one of 2 homes run by United Care 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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