Nursing Homes in Rutland
Rutland has 3 CQC registered nursing homes. 2 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding. 1 of the 3 was last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Rutland at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Rutland.
- Rutland County Council pays, residential care: £860 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,233 to £1,449, median £1,356
- Care home beds filled across Rutland: 90%. The 12 month average is 88%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 73
- People aged 75 and over: 6,200. Rising to 7,400 by 2035, up 19%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed
- Who pays, across Rutland (estimate): 28% council, 50% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 800. Rising to 1,000 by 2035, up 30%
- People aged 85 and over: 1,700. Rising to 2,700 by 2035, up 57%
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Planning and Paying for Nursing Care in Rutland
Starting with an assessment
The assessment establishes whether nursing care is genuinely required and what should be funded, so it is worth arranging before touring homes. Rutland County Council Adult Social Care carries it out and decides what support follows from it. It costs nothing, the assessment itself is not means tested, and a relative, friend or advocate may request one where the person cannot. The assessor considers mobility, medication, continence, nutrition, memory and night time supervision before writing the support plan, and can also discuss options beyond the immediate area.
Means testing and contributions
Capital and income are then examined to fix the weekly payment. Savings above the national upper capital limit usually mean the placement is privately funded, while savings below it bring a contribution from the authority towards an agreed rate. Nursing placements can also attract the NHS funded nursing care payment, covering the registered nursing element of the fee and paid straight to the provider. Where a health condition is the dominant reason for care, ask about NHS continuing healthcare.
Getting the fee in writing
Charges vary with the room, the nursing time needed and the staffing a home chooses to run. Ask for the figure in writing for the actual room on offer, together with anything billed separately, the notice period and how often rates are reviewed. Where savings are finite, ask what happens once private funds run down.
Choosing a Nursing Home in Rutland and What to Check
Reading the record
Tixover House holds an Outstanding rating, the grade inspectors reserve for something they consider genuinely exceptional. Rutland Care Village is rated Good. Oakham Grange currently requires improvement, so read which of the five key areas was criticised, how recent the inspection was and what the provider has done since. With only three homes to choose between, each report deserves reading in full rather than skimming.
Questions worth asking
Ask how many registered nurses are on duty by day and overnight, how the home covers sickness and how long the manager has been in post. Ask who decides to call an ambulance when a resident deteriorates unexpectedly and how soon relatives are told. Ask how staff are trained for the particular condition involved.
Before deciding
Visit while the day is busy, and go more than once where the choice is close. Watch whether residents are occupied rather than simply seated and whether call bells are answered calmly. Set what you saw against what inspectors described, and put any difference to the manager directly.
3 nursing homes in Rutland
- Care Village · Huntsmans Drive, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6RP
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Prime Life Limited
Rutland Care Village is a nursing home in Oakham. We care for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing alongside help with daily living, including people living with dementia and people with a physical disability. We also...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Grange · Wheatfield Way, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7UD
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Ardale (Oakham) Limited
We at Oakham Grange are proud to offer dedicated nursing home care in the heart of Oakham, Rutland, providing a welcoming home for older people and adults with a range of complex needs. Our setting combines the calm of this beautiful...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Tixover House · Tixover Grange, Rutland, Rutland, PE9 3QN
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Tixover House is a nursing home in Rutland, caring for adults who need qualified nursing support as well as help with everyday living. Registered nurses are on duty at all hours, so clinical needs can be met here rather than through...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Rutland, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care East Midlands figure, because too few Rutland homes publish this price. 34 homes. Median £1,356. | £860 | £1,233 to £1,449 |
| Nursing care England figure, because too few Rutland homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916. | £1,000 | £1,600 to £2,071 |
| Residential dementia care East Midlands figure, because too few Rutland homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,350. | Not published separately | £1,278 to £1,475 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Rutland 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
- Oakham Grange, 1 June 2026, Good
- Tixover House, 30 December 2025, Outstanding
- Rutland Care Village, 10 January 2023, Good
Longest since a report
- Rutland Care Village, 10 January 2023, Good
- Tixover House, 30 December 2025, Outstanding
- Oakham Grange, 1 June 2026, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Rutland
How many nursing homes are there in Rutland?
Rutland has 3 CQC registered nursing homes: 1 Outstanding, 2 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Rutland?
Rutland County Council pays an average of £860 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,233 to £1,449 a week. East Midlands figure, because too few Rutland homes publish this price. 34 homes. Median £1,356. 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 Rutland were inspected most recently?
Oakham Grange (1 June 2026), Tixover House (30 December 2025) and Rutland Care Village (10 January 2023) have the most recent CQC reports.