Ruby Lodge Care Home

Inspiration Way, Sowerby, Thirsk, YO7 1TS

01733571951

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Country Court Care Homes 14 Limited

Beds

70 beds

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Country Court Care Homes 14 Limited, which runs 5 care homes in England: 1 rated Good, 1 Requires Improvement and 3 not yet rated.

Average care home fees in Yorkshire and the Humber: £907 a week for residential care and £1,287 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 Ruby Lodge Care Home

Ruby Lodge is a 70-bed residential care home located on Inspiration Way in Sowerby, near Thirsk in North Yorkshire. It provides care for older people and those living with dementia. The home is operated by Country Court Care Homes 14 Limited.

As a larger facility, it offers the capacity to support a significant number of residents with tailored care approaches. The home has not yet received a CQC inspection, which means formal quality ratings are not currently available. For families considering this home, this is an important factor to note when making comparisons with other local care providers.

Located in the Sowerby area, the home serves the surrounding North Yorkshire community.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Ruby Lodge 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 Ruby Lodge 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 Ruby Lodge 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