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Respite care in Ruddington

Respite care gives a family carer time off: it can be a few hours each week at home, or a brief stay in a care home. None has confirmed it to us yet, so ask the 201 CQC-registered agencies covering Ruddington directly.

Agency data: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Prices: Usual 2026 prices across England

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Quick summary

  • Of the 201 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Ruddington, 93 have a Good or Outstanding rating.
  • The CQC register does not say who provides respite care: ask the agencies directly.
  • Respite care at home is usually charged at the visiting rate, typically around £32–£34 an hour. The 8 local care homes charge short stays by the week.
  • Nottinghamshire council has to offer a care needs assessment free of charge, with the family carer entitled to a carer's assessment too.

Citation: "Respite care in Ruddington", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.

Your respite options

  • Respite at home: a few hours of visits, or a live-in carer for days or weeks while you are away.
  • Care home stay: usually one or two weeks, booked well ahead for holiday periods. There are 8 CQC-registered care homes in Ruddington; ask which take short stays.
  • Day centre: run by the council or a charity.

If you are paying privately

  • Agencies: ask for the minimum visit length and the notice they need.
  • Care homes: ask whether rooms are kept for short stays, and visit before booking.
  • Before the stay: share the care plan, the medicines and the daily routine.

Start with a carer's assessment

If you look after someone, you are entitled to your own free carer's assessment from Nottinghamshire council, separate from the assessment of the person you care for. It looks at the effect caring has on you and can lead to funded breaks, a carer's personal budget or other support. Carers UK runs a free helpline on 0808 808 7777. Requesting an assessment from Nottinghamshire council.

Agencies covering Ruddington: the data

Cotgrave has the highest share of listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding nearby (48%); Ruddington, at 46%, is 2nd of the 7 towns compared. Outstanding ratings: 7 covering Ruddington, 17 across Nottinghamshire. Ratings are older than average here: 14% of agencies have one less than two years old, compared with 20% across Nottinghamshire. At 89% Good or Outstanding, Ruddington sits in line with the Nottinghamshire figure of 89% (from 423 agencies). Registered specialisms here: 168 of 201 list physical disabilities, 95 of 201 list learning disabilities and 116 of 201 list mental health conditions. Most recent to register: Empowered Living Solutions Limited (October 2026). Oldest rating on the list: Supported Living and Community Outreach, September 2017. The share registered for dementia is 78% in Ruddington (156 of 201) and 77% across Nottinghamshire.

Paying for respite care in Ruddington: typical prices

Usual 2026 prices across England
Visiting carearound £32–£34 an hour
Live-in carearound £1,540–£1,610 a week
Residential care home£1,250 a week
Nursing home£1,480 a week

What Nottinghamshire County Council pays providers: £26.02 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £905.84 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,138.15 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Tools: weekly cost calculator and what would we pay?

Home care agencies covering Ruddington

Not confirmed for respite care, so ask. Listed by CQC rating and rating date, then distance.

  1. Respectful Care Nottingham South

    2.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Respectful Care Nottingham South)

  2. Catherine Tam Agency

    3.8 miles · Physical disabilities, Mental health conditions, Learning disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Catherine Tam Agency)

  3. Carefound Home Care (West Bridgford)

    1.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Jun 2022
    Full profile (Carefound Home Care (West Bridgford))

  4. Bluebird Care (Nottingham)

    1.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Bluebird Care (Nottingham))

  5. The Service Tree Limited

    2.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Mental health conditions

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (The Service Tree Limited)

  6. Care Never Sleeps Ltd

    3.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Care Never Sleeps Ltd)

  7. Valued Living Home Care Services

    3.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Valued Living Home Care Services)

  8. Caring Hands Nottingham Ltd

    4.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Caring Hands Nottingham Ltd)

  9. Kind Healthcare Ltd

    4.7 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Kind Healthcare Ltd)

  10. Real Life Options - Long Eaton Supported Living and Outreach

    5.0 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Real Life Options - Long Eaton Supported Living and Outreach)

  11. Meridian Health and Social Care - Nottingham

    5.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Meridian Health and Social Care - Nottingham)

  12. Inner City Care, Sherwood House

    5.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Inner City Care, Sherwood House)

  13. Archangel Home Care

    5.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Archangel Home Care)

  14. Lifeways Community Care Limited (Nottingham)

    5.6 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Lifeways Community Care Limited (Nottingham))

  15. Future Home Care Limited Nottinghamshire

    5.6 miles · Older people, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Future Home Care Limited Nottinghamshire)

  16. JADE Healthcare Services

    5.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (JADE Healthcare Services)

  17. Mencap South Notts Services

    5.8 miles · Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Mencap South Notts Services)

  18. Reconnect Care Agency Nottingham

    5.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Reconnect Care Agency Nottingham)

  19. Joy2care

    5.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Joy2care)

  20. Eliezer Supported Living Services Limited

    5.9 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Eliezer Supported Living Services Limited)

Every agency covering Ruddington (201) →

Respite care in Ruddington: common questions

Where can I find respite care in Ruddington?

The CQC register does not show who offers respite care. There are 201 registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Ruddington, 93 of them rated Good or Outstanding, so ask each one.

Can I get respite care for free?

It can be. If a carer's assessment from Nottinghamshire council finds you eligible, the council may arrange or pay for breaks, and carers' centres and charities run sitting services that are free or cheap.

How early do care homes need respite bookings?

Book weeks in advance, further ahead for school holidays, and check first that the home offers short stays at all.

Are home care agencies in Ruddington well rated?

93 of the 104 rated agencies (89%) are Good or Outstanding; 156 list dementia as a specialism and 29 were inspected or rated in the last two years.

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