Care Home Provision
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Residential Care 65+ |
Nursing Care 65+ |
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District/Borough |
North Warwickshire |
Nuneaton & Bedworth |
Rugby |
Warwick |
Stratford |
Totals |
North Warwickshire |
Nuneaton & Bedworth |
Rugby |
Warwick |
Stratford |
Totals |
|
Number of Locations |
9 |
12 |
16 |
13 |
13 |
63 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
12 |
15 |
45 |
|
Inadequate |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Requires Improvement |
2 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
13 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
11 |
|
Good |
7 |
7 |
12 |
9 |
11 |
46 |
3 |
2 |
5 |
8 |
11 |
29 |
|
Outstanding |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
Quality and Capacity Overview: Older Adults Care Homes in Warwickshire (65+)
Between January 2020 and June 2026, Warwickshire’s care home sector for older adults (65+) has continued to evolvedevelop, with a strong emphasis on quality improvement and collaborative support for providers.
Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings across the county continue to present a generally positive overall picture, with the majority of homes rated “Good” and a small number achieving “Outstanding.” However, a proportion of providers remain rated “Requires Improvement,” highlighting areas where ongoing targeted support and monitoring are required.
Residential Care (65+)
Across 63 residential care locations, 46 are rated “Good” and 1 is rated “Outstanding” (located in Stratford). A total of 13 homes are rated “Requires Improvement,” with no homes rated “Inadequate.”
The distribution of ratings varies across the county. Nuneaton & Bedworth has the highest number of homes rated “Requires Improvement” (4), followed by Rugby and Warwick (3 each), North Warwickshire (2), and Stratford (1). While most provision is of a good standard, this variation indicates where continued improvement activity and provider support should be focused.
Nursing Care (65+)
Within the 45 nursing care locations, 29 are rated “Good” and 2 are rated “Outstanding” (located in Warwick and Stratford). A further 11 homes are rated “Requires Improvement,” with no services rated “Inadequate.”
Nuneaton & Bedworth again has the highest number of nursing homes rated “Requires Improvement” (3), followed by North Warwickshire, Rugby, Warwick, and Stratford (2 each). While there is a solid base of good-quality provision, the proportion of homes requiring improvement is higher than in residential care, indicating a continued need for quality oversight and targeted intervention.
Overall, the quality of care home provision in Warwickshire remains strong, with no homes rated “Inadequate” and the majority achieving a “Good” rating. However, the presence of homes rated “Requires Improvement” across both residential and nursing sectors highlights the importance of sustained quality assurance, provider engagement, and targeted support to ensure consistent standards across the market.