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Horse Fair Care HomeStaffordshire

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Rated:GoodResidential

Horse Fair Care Home

Horse Fair, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2EL

01889571980

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

25 June 2019

Provider

Avery Homes Rugeley Limited

Beds

72 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 14 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 8 are the same and 5 are lower.

13 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMar 2015
GoodApr 2016
GoodJul 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Avery Homes Rugeley Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the West Midlands: £912 a week for residential care and £1,308 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Horse Fair Care Home

Horse Fair Care Home is a residential care home in Staffordshire, offering support to older people, including some living with dementia. Further details on the service can be found in the findings below.

Horse Fair Care Home accommodates up to 72 people across two suites, with some residents living with dementia. The service provides safe care supported by well-trained staff who understand safeguarding procedures and implement effective infection prevention and control measures. Staff members competently manage medicines administration and have been trained to recognise and minimise risks to residents' wellbeing.

The home supports staff through person-centred care planning, regular training, and one-to-one supervision, ensuring residents receive care that maximises their choice and control whilst protecting their best interests.

Source: CQC inspection report, 25 July 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

Facilities & Amenities

Activities Programme

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 72 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WS15 2EL

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 25 July 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 25 June 2019.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Horse Fair Care Home's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Horse Fair Care Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Horse Fair Care Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Horse Fair Care Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees