Nursing Homes in Nuneaton
Nuneaton has 4 CQC registered nursing homes. 1 is rated Good, 2 Requires improvement, and 1 has not yet been rated. 1 of the 4 was last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Nuneaton at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Nuneaton, to help you judge the options below.
- Warwickshire County Council pays, residential care: £916 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,219 to £1,579, median £1,398
- Care home beds filled across Warwickshire: 91%. The 12 month average is 89%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 65. Warwickshire average is 78.
- People aged 75 and over: 13,500. Rising to 14,900 by 2035, up 10%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 4 changed owner, covering 240 beds.
- Who pays, across Warwickshire (estimate): 43% council, 39% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,700. Rising to 2,100 by 2035, up 19%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,300. Rising to 4,800 by 2035, up 44%
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Arranging nursing care in Nuneaton and paying for it
Getting the practical machinery moving
It helps to set the formalities in motion early, because an assessment of need and a financial assessment can both be underway while homes are still being visited. Anyone living in Nuneaton can request an assessment of need whatever their savings, and a relative or friend can ask on their behalf. It considers mobility, personal care, medication, memory and the clinical support required, and its written outcome is what confirms that nursing care rather than residential care is appropriate. Where the person is in hospital, the assessment normally forms part of discharge planning, so say early that a nursing home is being considered.
How funded support is decided
Funding is worked out separately from need. A financial assessment measures income and capital against the national thresholds, and Warwickshire County Council Adult Social Care is the body responsible both for assessing need and for arranging funded support where someone qualifies. Alongside that, the NHS may pay the nursing element of the fee directly through NHS funded nursing care, and people whose health needs are intense and unpredictable may qualify for NHS continuing healthcare, which covers the whole placement. Asking about all three routes at the start saves a good deal of confusion later.
What the fees include
Nursing homes cost more than residential homes because of the nurse cover, and weekly rates differ from one home to another. Ask each for a written fee schedule showing what the rate covers and what is billed on top, such as hairdressing, chiropody or outings. Ask how often fees are reviewed and by how much they rose last time. Where a place begins as self funded, ask what happens as savings approach the threshold and whether a third party contribution would then be expected.
Choosing between the nursing homes listed for Nuneaton
Where the inspection record points
With four providers to weigh up, the reports matter more than usual. Cedar Lodge (Nuneaton) holds a rating of Good, while Hartshill Care Home and Allambie Court are both rated Requires Improvement, and Harmony House has not yet been inspected and rated. A Requires Improvement judgement is not a reason to rule a home out by itself, but it does mean reading the report closely to see which areas fell short, whether they touched daily care or governance, and what the manager says has changed since inspectors were there.
The questions worth asking
Ask how many registered nurses are on shift by day and by night, and how gaps are covered when someone is off sick. Ask which GP practice supports the home, how quickly a resident who deteriorates is reviewed and at what point families are telephoned. Ask what happens if needs increase, and whether anyone has had to move on because their care could no longer be provided there. Visiting at a busy moment, such as over a mealtime, shows you more of a home than any tour arranged in advance.
4 nursing homes in Nuneaton
- Allambie Court · Nuneaton, Warwickshire · CQC Requires improvement
- Hartshill Care Home · Nuneaton, Warwickshire · CQC Requires improvement
- Harmony House · Nuneaton, Warwickshire
- Cedar Lodge · Nuneaton, Warwickshire · CQC Good
What care costs in Warwickshire, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care West Midlands figure, because too few Warwickshire homes publish this price. 30 homes. Median £1,398. | £916 | £1,219 to £1,579 |
| Nursing care West Midlands figure, because too few Warwickshire homes publish this price. 16 homes. Median £1,646. | £1,030 | £1,460 to £1,936 |
| Residential dementia care West Midlands figure, because too few Warwickshire homes publish this price. 23 homes. Median £1,484. | Not published separately | £1,375 to £1,681 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Warwickshire homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Allambie Court, 27 March 2026, Requires improvement
- Hartshill Care Home, 21 January 2026, Requires improvement
- Cedar Lodge (Nuneaton), 5 January 2022, Good
Longest since a report
- Cedar Lodge (Nuneaton), 5 January 2022, Good
- Hartshill Care Home, 21 January 2026, Requires improvement
- Allambie Court, 27 March 2026, Requires improvement
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Nuneaton
How many nursing homes are there in Nuneaton?
Nuneaton has 4 CQC registered nursing homes: 1 Good, 2 Requires improvement, 1 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Nuneaton?
Warwickshire County Council pays an average of £916 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,219 to £1,579 a week. West Midlands figure, because too few Warwickshire homes publish this price. 30 homes. Median £1,398. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which nursing homes in Nuneaton were inspected most recently?
Allambie Court (27 March 2026), Hartshill Care Home (21 January 2026) and Cedar Lodge (Nuneaton) (5 January 2022) have the most recent CQC reports.