235 Rugeley Road

Burntwood · WS7 1NS

Care type
Residential Care Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £1,261/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Apr 2023
Capacity
7 beds
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What the evidence shows

235 Rugeley Road is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Good (Apr 2023).

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Sight or hearing impairment support
  • Mental health support

Points to explore

  • Registered financing and security arrangements

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift
More facility details
Registered provider
Voyage 1 Limited
Provider group
BRAND Voyage
Local authority
Staffordshire
Purpose built
Yes
Ensuite rooms
100%
Floors
2
Opened
2011

Provider network: 245 homes; 87% rated Good or better (14 Outstanding, 200 Good, 26 Requires Improvement).

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235 Rugeley Road Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Feb 2023

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Registered Manager
Nicola Jayne Thawley
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes sight or hearing impairment support, mental health support, physical disability support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Sight or hearing impairment support
  • Mental health support
  • Physical disability support
  • Palliative or end-of-life support
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Sight or hearing impairment
Mental health
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Stroke
Epilepsy
Brain Injury
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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Aggression or challenging behaviour

Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Challenging Behaviour
Autism Spectrum
End-of-Life Care

Staffing

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Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is not listed. Ask how overnight clinical needs are supported.
Specialist Staff
Physiotherapist
Speech Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Registered Manager
Nicola Jayne Thawley

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Regular Medication Reviews
Full Medication Management

235 Rugeley Road: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,261/week

From ≈ £5,483 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for 235 Rugeley Road, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

235 Rugeley Road is a residential care home in Burntwood, West Midlands, operated by Voyage 1 Limited since 2010. The home has 7 beds and is an inspection rating of Good.

Contact & location

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

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Chase Terrace, Burntwood, WS7 1NS

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest GP
500m
Nearest Pharmacy
900m
Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops
Nearest Train Station
1.8 km

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

397m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

2 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Choice of Menu
Communal Dining Room
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Activities & Social Life

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Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

2 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
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Facilities & Features

5 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift
Hoists
Hospital Beds

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
TV Lounge
Bar
Minibus

Medical & Therapy

Sensory Room

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Next Steps

Is 235 Rugeley Road a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting 235 Rugeley Road

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  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

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  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About 235 Rugeley Road

What does the inspection rating for 235 Rugeley Road show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is 235 Rugeley Road a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.5 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. Provider records: 6 charges were recorded as outstanding when checked. 4 were created in the preceding 90 days. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does 235 Rugeley Road cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at 235 Rugeley Road: From £1,261/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Is 235 Rugeley Road a nursing home or a residential care home?

235 Rugeley Road is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.

How many beds does 235 Rugeley Road have?

235 Rugeley Road has 7 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

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What do care home reviews say about 235 Rugeley Road?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.5 out of 5.

Are 235 Rugeley Road's reviews enough to make a decision?

235 Rugeley Road's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is 235 Rugeley Road safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for 235 Rugeley Road is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates 235 Rugeley Road?

235 Rugeley Road is operated by VOYAGE 1 LIMITED (Company registration number: 02215899). Ownership type: independent.

Has 235 Rugeley Road had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against 235 Rugeley Road in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about 235 Rugeley Road's provider?

235 Rugeley Road's provider public-record check is: 1 point worth clarifying. This public-record detail may be useful to discuss with the provider before you decide. The company accounts record is dated 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask 235 Rugeley Road?

Ask 235 Rugeley Road how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing 235 Rugeley Road?

Before choosing 235 Rugeley Road, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Burntwood to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is 235 Rugeley Road's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for 235 Rugeley Road looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What questions should I ask when visiting 235 Rugeley Road?

When visiting 235 Rugeley Road, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, and ask how families are updated when needs change. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for 235 Rugeley Road?

Our visit checklist for 235 Rugeley Road starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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