Drovers House
Residential care home · Rugby
Drover Close, Rugby, CV21 3HX
Run by WCS Care Group Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Jul 2026
- 6.8Our score
- Beds75
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01788 573955
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 3 July 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Drovers House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-937346003
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Drovers House
Drovers House provides residential, respite and dementia care in Rugby, with support tailored to older people’s individual needs. The home is suitable for people who want to maintain familiar interests and routines while receiving help in a residential setting.
Residents are invited to continue activities they have always enjoyed and try new experiences. Dedicated Lifestyle Coaches lead activities, exercise and outings seven days a week, while Community Musicians provide group and one-to-one music sessions. Bedrooms at Drovers House have en-suite bathrooms with a toilet and shower, and families can personalise rooms with belongings and photographs. Trips are offered from every home through the Making Memories Minibus, adding a practical route to local outings alongside the home’s regular activities programme.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Rugby
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy CourtRugby | 0.1 miles | |||
| Rugby Care CentreRugby | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Granville HouseRugby | 0.5 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Te Hira Care Home LimitedRugby | 0.5 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Butlers Mews Care HomeRugby | 0.6 miles |
Also run by WCS Care Group Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| WestlandsRugby | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Mill GreenRugby | Good | 7.4 | |
| Dewar CloseRugby | Good | 8.0 | |
| FairfieldCoventry | Good | 8.0 | |
| Four WaysLeamington Spa | Good | 8.0 | |
| Attleborough GrangeNuneaton | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| SycamoresLeamington Spa | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Castle BrookKenilworth | Good | 7.4 | |
| NewlandsKenilworth | Good | 8.0 | |
| Woodside Care VillageWarwick | Good | 8.0 | |
| Drayton CourtNuneaton | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| The LimesStratford-upon-Avon | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Seven-day-a-week Lifestyle Coaches
- En-suite bathrooms
- Making Memories Minibus trips
Ask about
- Additional dementia or nursing support may affect the tariff after a care review.
Suits: Older people seeking residential, respite or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Drover Close, Rugby, CV21 3HX
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Questions families ask
Do rooms at Drovers House have en-suite bathrooms?
Yes. Every bedroom at Drovers House has an en-suite bathroom with a toilet and shower.
What activities are available at Drovers House?
Dedicated Lifestyle Coaches lead activities, exercise and outings seven days a week. Residents can also join music activities, exercise classes and minibus trips.
How can residents call for help at Drovers House?
Every room, bathroom, toilet and lounge has a pull cord to request staff assistance. Alerts are received by staff on their handsets.
Can residents lock their room at Drovers House?
Yes. All rooms are lockable and have lockable facilities, and residents are supplied with keys when they move in.
How much does Drovers House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Drovers House for its weekly fee. As a guide, Warwickshire council paid on average £858 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.