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Care homes in Rugeley offering nursing care
3 out of 11 care homes in Rugeley are registered for nursing care, holding 170 beds in total. Of the 3 CQC has rated, 33% are Good or Outstanding, next to 80% for nursing care across England; 1 is Outstanding. Our estimate of typical fees in Rugeley: about £1,540 for nursing careestimated. 2 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.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- CQC rates 1 of the 3 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding, while 2 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Staffordshire daily: see the latest changes.
- A care needs assessment from Staffordshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 2 list dementia as a specialism; 3 provide nursing care.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Rugeley offering nursing care", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 3registered care homes
- 33%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 2offer dementia support
- 1inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers nursing care in Rugeley
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- 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
| Rank | Care home | CQC rating | Date rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Briar Hill House | Mar 2019 | 36 | Yes | |
| 2 | St Thomas' Priory | Apr 2026 | 106 | Yes | |
| 3 | Talbot House Care Home | Jun 2022 | 28 | Yes |
All care homes in Rugeley with a CQC registration for nursing care. Order: rating, then how recent it is.
Nursing care in Rugeley by the numbers
Registered for nursing care: 3 out of 11 care homes in Rugeley (27%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 33%, 31 points below the town-wide 64% and below the 80% for nursing care across England.
The highest rated home for nursing care is Briar Hill House. Ratings run from March 2019 to April 2026, and 1 is from the last two years. Together they hold 170 registered beds.
Across Staffordshire, 85 care homes are registered for nursing care, and 79% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Across Staffordshire, 32% of care homes are registered for nursing care, against 27% here.
In the West Midlands a nursing home typically charges about £1,520 a week, roughly £225 above residential care. NHS-funded nursing care covers some of the nursing cost if a resident qualifies. How these costs are worked out.
What nursing care involves
Wounds, catheters, diabetes and conditions requiring clinical monitoring are typical reasons to choose a nursing home, where there is always a registered nurse working, 24 hours a day. NHS-funded nursing care is a weekly contribution the NHS pays straight to the home for each resident whose needs call for a registered nurse.
What to ask about nursing care
- What happens if someone needs to go into hospital?
- How quickly can a GP or the community team visit?
- Do you help residents get assessed for NHS-funded nursing care?
- Which specialist nurses or therapists visit?
- How do you manage medicines and reviews?
Where to get support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. How to get assessed by Staffordshire. Glossary entry: Nursing home.
Nursing care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rugeley | – | 3 | 1 |
| Cannock | 5.2 mi | 8 | 5 |
| Burntwood | 5.4 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Great Wyrley | 7.5 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Brownhills | 7.9 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Stafford | 8.2 mi | 8 | 4 |
| Bloxwich | 10.2 mi | 8 | 6 |
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Nursing care in Rugeley: your questions answered
Which care homes in Rugeley offer nursing care?
3 of the 11 CQC-registered care homes in Rugeley offer nursing care (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Briar Hill House.
How are care homes in Rugeley rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 3. Of those, 1 (33%) is Good or Outstanding, including 1 Outstanding, while 2 are rated below Good.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Rugeley?
Average self-funder fees in West Midlands, 2026: residential care home £1,295 a week; nursing home £1,520 a week. An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Our cost guide has more detail.
Can Staffordshire council help pay for a care home?
Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means Staffordshire council has to assess care needs without charge. For a care home, the means test usually includes your home's value, unless your partner, or certain other relatives, still live in it, and never in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. The capital limit above which you pay in full is £23,250 in England, and NHS-funded nursing care can meet some nursing costs. Contacting Staffordshire council.
How can I pick between care homes in Rugeley?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 1 of the 3 on this page was inspected or rated in the past two years, while 2 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? Our checklist.
What about nursing care in towns near Rugeley?
Rugeley has 3, with 1 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Cannock (5.2 miles): 8, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Burntwood (5.4 miles): 5, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Lichfield (7.0 miles): 2, 1 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nursing care near Rugeley
- Nursing care in Cannock 5.2 mi
- Nursing care in Burntwood 5.4 mi
- Nursing care in Lichfield 7.0 mi
- Nursing care in Great Wyrley 7.5 mi
- Nursing care in Brownhills 7.9 mi
- Nursing care in Stafford 8.2 mi
- Nursing care in Shelfield 9.6 mi
- Nursing care in Bloxwich 10.2 mi
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