Care homes · Staffordshire
Care homes in Rugeley offering dementia care
6 out of 11 care homes in Rugeley are registered for dementia care, holding 284 beds in total. CQC has rated 6 of them, and 50% are Good or Outstanding, next to 80% for dementia care across England. We estimate typical fees in Rugeley at about £1,340 a week for residential care and £1,540 for nursing careestimated. 4 care homes have a rating more than four years old. On 7 April 2026, St Thomas' Priory was rated Requires improvement, the newest rating here.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- You can ask Staffordshire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- CQC rates 3 of the 6 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding, while 3 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement.
- Rating changes in Staffordshire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
To cite: "Care homes in Rugeley offering dementia care", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 6care homes on the CQC register
- 50%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 1inspected or rated since October 2024
Dementia care in Rugeley: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 11
- Residential care · 8
- Care for adults under 65 · 8
- Elderly care · 7
- Dementia care · 6
- Physical disability care · 6
- Learning disability care · 4
- Nursing care · 3
| # | Care home | Overall rating | Last rated | Registered beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nethermoor House | Dec 2022 | 19 | No | |
| 2 | Horse Fair Care Home | Jul 2019 | 72 | No | |
| 3 | Heartlands Care Limited t/a Lanrick House | Apr 2021 | 30 | No | |
| 4 | St Thomas' Priory | Apr 2026 | 106 | Yes | |
| 5 | Talbot House Care Home | Jun 2022 | 28 | Yes | |
| 6 | Copperdown Residential Care Home | Mar 2021 | 29 | No |
All care homes in Rugeley with a CQC registration for dementia care. Order: rating, then how recent it is.
Dementia care in Rugeley by the numbers
55% of Rugeley's care homes (6 of 11) hold a CQC registration for dementia care. 50% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 14 points below the 64% for all care homes here and below the 80% for care homes registered for dementia care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for dementia care: Nethermoor House, Horse Fair Care Home and Heartlands Care Limited t/a Lanrick House. Ratings run from July 2019 to April 2026, and 1 is from the last two years. Registered beds across these homes: 284, and nursing care at 2.
Staffordshire as a whole has 161 care homes registered for dementia care; 74% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Across Staffordshire, 61% of care homes are registered for dementia care, against 55% here.
In the West Midlands, expect about £1,340 a week for residential dementia care and £1,535 with nursing; standard residential care is around £1,295. Our cost method.
What to expect from dementia care
Dementia care is support from staff trained to help people living with dementia: keeping routines familiar, helping with eating and drinking, managing distress without relying on medication, and keeping people safe without taking away their independence. Providers register "dementia" as a specialism with CQC when they support people with it.
What to ask about dementia care
- How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
- What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
- How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
- Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
- What happens if dementia becomes more advanced?
Helpline: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Dementia care across Staffordshire. Glossary entry: Dementia care.
Where else nearby offers dementia care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rugeley | – | 6 | 3 |
| Cannock | 5.2 mi | 12 | 7 |
| Burntwood | 5.4 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Lichfield | 7.0 mi | 6 | 3 |
| Brownhills | 7.9 mi | 9 | 5 |
| Stafford | 8.2 mi | 9 | 4 |
| Shelfield | 9.6 mi | 4 | 2 |
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Questions families ask about dementia care in Rugeley
Where can I find dementia care in a care home in Rugeley?
Of the 11 CQC-registered care homes in Rugeley, 6 offer dementia care (Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Nethermoor House, Horse Fair Care Home and Heartlands Care Limited t/a Lanrick House.
How are care homes in Rugeley rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 6. Of those, 3 (50%) are Good or Outstanding, and 3 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Rugeley?
Average fees paid by self-funders in West Midlands in 2026: residential care home £1,295 a week; nursing home £1,520 a week. These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). See our full cost guide.
Can Staffordshire council help pay for a care home?
For residents who qualify, the NHS pays towards nursing through NHS-funded nursing care, and the council may help with fees. Under the Care Act 2014, Staffordshire council has to offer a needs assessment at no cost. For the means test, a home is usually counted for care home fees unless it is still home to a partner or certain relatives (and not in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay); in England the threshold is £23,250. How to reach Staffordshire council.
How can I pick between care homes in Rugeley?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 1 of the 6 on this page was inspected or rated in the past two years, and 5 have an older report. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? See the checklist.
What about dementia care in towns near Rugeley?
Rugeley has 6, with 3 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Cannock (5.2 miles): 12, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Burntwood (5.4 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Lichfield (7.0 miles): 6, 3 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: dementia care around Rugeley
- Dementia care in Cannock 5.2 mi
- Dementia care in Burntwood 5.4 mi
- Dementia care in Lichfield 7.0 mi
- Dementia care in Great Wyrley 7.5 mi
- Dementia care in Brownhills 7.9 mi
- Dementia care in Stafford 8.2 mi
- Dementia care in Shelfield 9.6 mi
- Dementia care in Bloxwich 10.2 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.