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Offering long-term care and respite care for older people, Dewar Close is comprised of three households, each boasting a living area with a lounge, dining area and kitchenette, where...
Care Provided by Dewar Close
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 43 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Respite care - £100 less per week for stays of up to 3 weeks
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Dewar Close for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Dewar Close to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- WCS Care Group Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Tara Locke (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (43)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome at Dewar Close at any time.
Parking
- There is parking at the front of Dewar Close.
Dewar Close Reviews (39)
Dewar Close has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.356) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dewar Close has 39 reviews.
Mum has only just moved into Dewar Close as it was not possible for her to remain at her own home and I wanted her to be near to me in Rugby. From my first visit I knew it was going to be a lovely place for mum to stay. The carers and management staff are wonderful and really take the time to know the residents. There are lots of activities going on which mum can either get involved with or just watch. Mum now has 24/7 care and I have peace of mind that she is being well looked after. It is a hard decision when it comes to finding a care home for a loved one but I know that Dewar Close is the best place for mum. Thank you for welcoming us into your home.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us - we really appreciate you taking the time to do this for us. I've shared your lovely comments with the rest of the team.
Dewar close we're amazing and friendly with my neighbour. They really made a big effort to get all the support he needed at his end of life stage. All the care staff and management team looked after him so well and I know he was very happy there
Thank you so much for leaving us a review, your feedback means a lot and it was our pleasure caring for your friend. I'll share your comments with the rest of the team. Best wishes.
The reception area was also welcoming with it's great cafe vibe, where we got to meet other residents and their families.
We both felt that he was very well looked after and he was at ease with all the staff and the care he was being given.
Thank you for leaving us a review, your feedback is greatly appreciated. I'll share your comments with the rest of the team. Best wishes.
Both of my parents became residents at Dewar Close a year ago. The staff are all very kind, friendly and supportive and the care that they have received has been excellent. Whenever I have visited, everywhere is always warm, tidy and spotlessly clean. They had separate rooms across the corridor from one another so it was easy for Mum to look in on Dad as he became more frail. Sadly my father died two months ago but the care that he received in his final few months, despite being in bed for most of the time, was exemplary. We were all very grateful that he was able to remain at Dewar Close until the end and the staff showed considerable kindness and support not only to my Mum but the family as a whole during this difficult time. Mum continues to live here and is very happy with everything. She frequently tells me that 'everyone is very kind, they look after me very well and the food is very good'. She particularly enjoys the music on a Monday and the church service on Wednesday.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words, it means a lot. I'll share your comments with the team, who I'm sure will appreciate hearing your feedback. Best wishes.
Two weeks on she has settled in nicely at her own pace. The staff are wonderful, friendly and caring. The home is clean and tidy and she is enjoying the food. The family now have peace of mind that my mum is now safe and very well cared for.
The staff are a lovely team and a credit to the care home
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It means a lot and we're really pleased you feel your mum has settled in well since moving in. I'll share your feedback with the team. Best wishes.
Thanks you for the excellent care shown to my father in the final few weeks of his life. Although his stay with yourselves was fairly short the level of care and attention shown to him was both comforting and heartwarming.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a lovely review - it means a lot, and it was our pleasure to care for your father. I'll pass on your comments to the team, who I know will appreciate hearing your feedback. Very best wishes.
I feel very happy that my mum is in a safe and comfortable environment. She is very content and has made friends. The lounge/kitchen area is lovely, like a domestic set up. I like that the staff are consistent, it is always the same friendly faces. A beautiful, immaculate home.
Thank you for leaving a review for us. We really appreciate your feedback which I've shared with the rest of the team. Kind regards
A friend of mine has her mum in Dewar and she told me that she was worried at the start as didn't know how her mum would be in the home she can be a very stubborn lady, but things have worked out just grand as she tells me it is very nice to hear that her mum is doing good.
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback.
My mum is very happy with Dewar so far, as are we. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Mum loves the food and her room. She has made a good friend and they get along well together. She enjoyed her trip to the people's pub and partaken in the church service.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your wonderful feedback - it's our pleasure caring for your mum. I'll share your comments with the team. Best wishes.
I am very pleased with the way he has been welcomed. They are very good at helping him to settle in. I know he can be difficult when he feels unsettled, but they have been very patient with him. They are good at encouraging him to make progress.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us. We really appreciate your feedback.
Wow... What a place - we had heard some bad things about this care home and all I can say is what an absolutely amazing place and staff here at Dewar Close. We moved my mother-in-law down from Staffordshire to be closer to us, so we could see her more often. All staff greet us with a happy friendly face! They couldn’t do enough to help us when we dropped my mother-in-law off for the very first time. They were so lovely with her showing her around and they all introduced themselves to her which made her feel relaxed, safe and happy which made us feel we had chosen the perfect home for her. The home itself has a homely touch throughout its hallways and all sitting rooms. It is spotlessly clean and tidy and her bedroom is decorated lovely too! We are so happy for my mother-in-law to be living here and can’t wait to see her flourish with the great interaction.
Thank you for your very kind feedback. It's a shame you've heard poor things about us and we're pleased that we've been able to show you the real Dewar Close experience. If there is ever anything that does concern you, or you have any questions, please just come and speak to me or a member of the...
Care is second to none. Mum always looks lovely and clean. Mum has dementia so can sometimes have difficult days, but there is always someone to reassure her and give her comfort and a hug and for me that is very reassuring to know that if I’m not there someone is taking care of her. All the staff are approachable and very kind. I was very unsure about putting my mum in a home, but because of her condition I had to make a choice and I’m so glad that I chose Dewar Close.
Thank you for leaving a review for us. Your lovely feedback is appreciated and I've shared your thoughts with the rest of the team, who always like to know that their care is making a difference. Kind regards.
Mum and myself were very apprehensive as it was the first time Mum had needed respite and we did not know what to expect. The home manager met us at the door and introduced herself to us and chatted to Mum in such a friendly manner that we felt instantly welcome and at ease, we were then taken up to Mum's floor and shown to her bedroom. Each of the carers on Mum's floor came and introduced themselves to us and chatted and reassured Mum as they helped us unpack.
To watch Mum relax and settle over the next few days with all the reassurance and care shown to Mum was amazing and it was (and still is) wonderful to see her become more confident and outgoing and make new friends.
Mum is now a permanent resident and loving her life at Dewar Close and joins in all the activities with the carers and lifestyle coach whom she is particularly fond of.
Huge thanks to you all at Dewar Close.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely and detailed review for us. We recognise that moving to a care home is a highly emotional time and it can take everyone time to adjust and feel comfortable with this decision. We're really pleased that Mum has settled so well with us. Kind regards.
The care given to my mother-in-law is above excellent. The staff care for her every need and are very patient and understanding when she is confused. We as a family are kept informed of her day-to-day activities. We are extremely happy that she is in the right care for her needs. I have recommended Dewar to a neighbour and her mum is now a permanent resident at Dewar Close.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for us. Your lovely feedback has put a smile on everyone's face. Kind regards.
Our mum who has Alzheimer’s moved in about a month ago, leaving our home after 4 years of family care. She has settled well and seems very happy when we visit her. The management and care team have been great and the communication both via the portal and directly over the phone exceptional. Dewar Close, have been great in supporting us in the transition, in what has been a complicated move to a new environment. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We really appreciate your feedback and are so pleased you feel your mum's settled in well. Best wishes.
I chose Dewar Close as a care provider for my grandmother. She has been there for now 5 years. The experience for both myself as a visitor and the experience for my grandmother has been overall outstanding. Rapport has been built with the staff, management team and other service users. It feels like one big family and a second home. A big thank you to Dewar Close for the amazing care and friendship. My family and I appreciate you for the compassion and love that you give.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words, it means a lot. I'll share your feedback with the rest of the team. Best wishes.
Mum has been at Dewar Close for nearly 4 months and is settling in well with the help of some great carers and staff. Thank you. There is plenty of encouragement to join in activities, which helps Mum feel involved and valued. Dewar Close is happy for the family to visit and be involved in their care as much as possible which is really appreciated and has helped the transition for all of us. Mum has enjoyed the garden during the warmer months, the garden is a lovely place to visit, well looked after and there have been some great events held in the garden for family and residents to be involved in. A very big thank you to you all.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We really appreciate your lovely feedback and are pleased you feel your Mum's settling in well. Best wishes.
Dad has been at Dewar for ten months now. We have all been very impressed at the care Dad receives, the staff are very attentive and make Dad feel valued and safe. Dewar is extremely good at involving and supporting the entire family which is very special. They have even given us staff time to support us in taking Dad out to see our mum who lives elsewhere and this meant the world to all of us. Thank you for enabling us to know that Dad is in very good hands.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We really appreciate your lovely feedback and it's our pleasure to take care of your dad. I'll share your comments with the team. Best wishes.
Mum was placed in Dewar Close for respite care. Management and staff made this straightforward forward and Mum was made to feel welcome which reassured us. Mum enjoyed the week and the staff made her feel comfortable, safe and secure. We thought the grounds were lovely and well-kept. Our daughter visited Mum whilst she was there and she was made to feel welcome. We would be happy to use Dewar Close again. Thank you to all the staff.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind feedback. We really appreciate it - I'll share your comments with the rest of the team. Best wishes.
I was delighted with the care my brother receives. He was looked after extremely well, carers are wonderful. Food is good and always someone popping in to see he is alright. Really impressed with this dementia unit. I phone regularly and they pass on I have phoned. Thank you all.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review and your lovely feedback, we really appreciate it. Best wishes.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 23 April 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 24 August 2026Please contact the care home and 'Press 1' to find out more about our vacant bedroom.
News (1) & Events (0)
- 27 Dec 2024
Ed Russell, Chief Executive of WCS Care, has been presented with an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales during...
There are no upcoming events for Dewar Close.
Awards / Recognitions (8)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: WCS Care Group Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: WCS Care Group Ltd
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: WCS Care Group Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Dewar Close.
Meet the Team (1)

I've been with WCS Care since 2014, starting my journey here as a carer at Drovers House in Rugby before progressing my management career.
I believe that maintaining a positive mindset can help any day be better. I love making meaningful connections with residents, hearing their fascinating stories and understanding how I can make their day better.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dewar Close
What types of Care is Dewar Close registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Dewar Close have?
There are 43 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Dewar Close?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Dewar Close to the centre of Rugby?
1.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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