Kilsby House
Kilsby House is a nursing home in Rugby, West Northamptonshire (CV23 8XX).
About Kilsby House
Here at Kilsby House, we provide nursing home care for people in Rugby and the wider West Northamptonshire area. We are a place where residents and their families can feel genuinely supported, and where the people who live with us are treated as individuals rather than as a list of needs to be met. We care for older people, those living with mental health conditions, and younger adults who require nursing level support. We also offer respite care, which can make an enormous difference to family members and unpaid carers who need a period of rest or have other commitments to attend to. Whatever brings someone through our doors, we take the time to understand their background, their preferences, and what matters most to them day to day. Nursing care sits at the heart of what we do. Our team works to ensure that clinical needs are met with skill and attentiveness, while making sure that life at Kilsby House still feels like living rather than simply being looked after. We believe those two things go hand in hand, and we work hard to get that balance right. We know that choosing a nursing home, whether for yourself or for someone you love, is rarely a straightforward decision. It often comes at a difficult or uncertain time. We try to make that process as clear and as calm as possible, welcoming visits and conversations so that families can get a proper feel for who we are before making any decisions. We are registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission. Our most recent overall rating is currently pending, and we welcome the scrutiny that independent inspection brings. If you would like to find out more or arrange a visit, please do get in touch. We are always happy to talk.
Care provided at Kilsby House
- Older person care
- Mental health care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Kilsby House
Where is Kilsby House located?
Kilsby House is a nursing home in Rugby, West Northamptonshire, CV23 8XX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Kilsby House provide?
Kilsby House is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does Kilsby House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Kilsby House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Kilsby House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Kilsby House is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
Yes. Yes. Kilsby House is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Kilsby House offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Kilsby House supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the East Midlands
Kilsby House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £850 to £1,100 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,050 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East Midlands, not a quote from Kilsby House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Kilsby House
Respite Care at Kilsby House
The paperwork for a short stay is worth doing properly, since an accurate medication list and a clear account of mobility and continence needs shape how well the week goes. One or two weeks is a typical minimum, and the popular weeks are taken early. Pack labelled clothing with a few familiar objects, and treat a stay at Kilsby House as a trial before any permanent move.
Nursing Care at Kilsby House
Nursing homes charge more because they employ nurses, and that should be visible in who is actually on shift at three in the morning. The people who need it have wounds requiring regular dressing, feeding tubes, unstable conditions, or medication too complex for a residential setting. Kilsby House in Rugby is registered for nursing care, though no overall rating has yet been published by the Care Quality Commission, which puts the weight on what a family can see and check for itself. Where the NHS agrees that nursing input is needed, NHS Funded Nursing Care contributes roughly £235 a week towards the nursing element and reduces the bill. Ask who applies for that, and how the home decides when it can no longer meet somebody's needs.
Older Person Care at Kilsby House
Watch how staff speak to residents rather than to visitors, and a great deal becomes clear in ten minutes. The daily work is help with washing and dressing at a civil pace, medication given accurately, meals people want, and company in the afternoon. Kilsby House is registered for older person care, with weekly fees across the East Midlands commonly between £1050 and £1350 while the council pays about £820 to £1000 for placements it funds. The difference is usually bridged by a top up, so ask who would be expected to pay. Ask how much choice residents have over bedtimes and baths, and how many staff are awake overnight.
Mental Health at Kilsby House
Older adults with mental health needs are often moved more than once before a placement holds, so it is worth asking what this one can manage. Stability comes from routine and consistent staff, and dignity from being asked rather than told. Kilsby House is registered for mental health support alongside nursing care, so ask about staff experience, supervision, and what happens when somebody becomes acutely unwell.
Younger Adults at Kilsby House
Little about a nursing home is designed for somebody of forty, so arrangements for younger residents have to be made deliberately. Kilsby House is registered for younger adults, so ask how many are there now, what fills their week, and whose company they have. Internet access and support to get out locally are reasonable questions.
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