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To ensure an active lifestyle, Lifestyle Coaches plan a range of activities and trips out in the community. There is also a café, shop, luxury spa bath and a beauty salon offering unisex hairdressing and manicures.
Drovers House offers long-term and respite care for...
Care Provided by Drovers House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 75 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 Drovers House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Drovers House 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
- Joe Maskell (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2013
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (75)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (75)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome at Drovers House at any time.
Parking
- Drovers House has its own car park.
Drovers House Reviews (56)
Drovers House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.859) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Drovers House has 56 reviews.
I stayed at Drovers house for 8 weeks after leaving Hospital, I hoped to rest, gain confidence and mobility in this time. From the moment I walked in I felt cared for and supported, all the staff were amazing and treated all the residents like their own family. The rooms and facilities were lovely and although I wanted to be as independent as possible I knew the staff were there for me 24/7. I would recommend Drovers House to any family looking for amazing care for their loved one.
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.
Both mum and dad spent time in Drovers. Their stays were both very good with excellent caring staff. Both were treated with respect in their final days.
Thank you for leaving us a review - we really appreciate it and it was our pleasure caring for your parents. Best wishes.
After spending the past part of last year in and out of various hospitals following numerous falls and then receiving a dementia diagnosis both the family and mum decided that she required 24hr care. We chose Drovers House mainly because of the "feel good atmosphere" that every member of this wonderful team help to create. You are met with smiley faces from both staff and residents everywhere you go. Nothing is too much trouble, the kindness of the staff, quality of food and the comfort of her room all help to make mum feel at home. Although mum constantly declines to get involved in the numerous activities that are on offer, they never give up on her and will always try and encourage her to join in.Communication between Drovers and the family is excellent. Our family and especially mum are very happy that we chose Drovers as her "forever home".
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, and for your kind words. It's lovely to receive such a positive affirmation of what we do and it's our pleasure caring for your mum. Best wishes.
Thank you for making me feel Christmassy too
Thank you so much for leaving your feedback for us. We had so much fun this Christmas and it's been lovely seeing everyone get involved.
Tanya was brilliant.
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I spent 6 weeks respired from hospital, plus a further two weeks. Very friendly staff. Beautiful furnishings. Good laundry service. Room light and airy.
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My daughter's nan went to Drovers at the end on May 2025 as a D2A resident. Due to a decline in health it was clear to see that she would not be able to return home. Joe the General Manager went above and beyond to help my daughter's nan stay at Drovers. He was always there to support them till the end. The staff that looked after her was amazing in the way they cared for her. Nothing was to much trouble for them.
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The whole team are very caring and listen carefully to any issues and act promptly to resolve things.
One of the carers has recently been standing in as a receptionist and has done a great job, the team at Drovers really seem to pull together when they need to. There's a great sense of camaraderie between the staff, many of whom have been there many years, this makes for a much nicer atmosphere for my mum, who has dementia, to live in.
Thank you so much for leaving us a review and for your kind words. It means a lot and it's our absolute pleasure caring for your mum. I'll share your feedback with the rest of the team. Best wishes.
My auntie is very happy and settled at drovers house, the staff are amazing with her and I wouldn't have wished for a better home for her to live in. My family are very glad and happy to know she has a new lease of life now, we are extremely greatful.
Thank you for leaving a review for us. It's our pleasure to care for your auntie. Best wishes
We insisted he was kept at the home right up until his passing. The carers made it very special and some of them went above and beyond at the end, even on there days off. We are so thankful to have found such an amazing home.
Thank you for leaving a review for us - we really appreciate your feedback. It was our absolute pleasure to care for your father. With very best wishes.
Great service, excellent staff, Drovers clean and welcoming, mum very happy. Please keep up the excellent work!
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Very happy with his care. The staff are kind and considerate to all his needs. I am always made to feel welcome on my visits. The activities for residents are amazing with great outings to interesting places and singing/garden walks/music and much much more. My concerns/questions etc have always been addressed immediately. Thank you to you all. To see him settled and safe is wonderful and the Christmas decorations look amazing!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words - it's lovely to receive such a positive affirmation of what we do. I'll share your comments with the team. Best wishes.
Both of my parents were in Drovers House we were made to feel welcome as my parents had a lot of visitors. Every event that took place the staff involved the residents with. Can't fault all of the staff and management they took the time to get to know them, their likes and especially dislikes in my dads case. Our memories of their last few months were mostly happy ones and that was because of Drovers House and its staff thank you to all of you and a merry Christmas.
Thank you for your review. It was our pleasure to care for your parents. I've shared your lovely feedback with the rest of the team.
Drovers House took great care of both of my parents when they needed it most. Staff were caring, friendly and professional, environment was very much home from home. When the sad day came for each of them, the staff were supportive and couldn't do enough for all the family.
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What a lovely place. My friend is a resident here. He had been in a different home, but had been really unhappy. Now he's here at Drover Court he's very happy. He says the staff are friendly and attentive. They have arranged events and days out for him. The home is big and roomy. It's very clean and well laid out.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review - we really appreciate the kind feedback. Best wishes.
Recently, my Uncle spent time, after being in hospital, at Drovers House, in Rugby. The staff and Managers provided excellent care and kindness towards him. They also ensured that his rehab journey, was efficient, to help him "get home" asap. I honestly felt at peace knowing, that he was receiving the best care, whilst I spent time there and when I wasn't! Thank you to each one of you who provided care and love.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us. We really appreciate your feedback. It was our pleasure to care for your uncle. Kind regards
Mum has been at Drovers home for a long time. The staff are kind, hard-working, caring and loving. The home is bright, and cheerful, with a friendly warm welcome. So important when visiting loved ones, particularly when they are very ill. Mum is treated with kindness, dignity and care, and lots of cuddles and love. At very difficult times, staff have gone beyond the call of duty, visiting, supporting and staying well beyond their shifts. All staff are very supportive of us as a family, which we really appreciate. Regular meetings are organised and the management team are caring, approachable and supportive for any enquiries, and resolves any queries rapidly. The resident Gateway is really useful. Staff put residents' needs first and key carers and all staff are helpful, kind and warm. We appreciate all their hard work and kindness. Thank you.
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The staff throughout mums stay have been outstanding in their care and compassion. This was shown through the recent COVID pandemic when many of the staff went above and beyond in their dedication to the welfare of the residents. This was greatly appreciated by families who were unable to attend.
As a family, we are delighted we were able to find a place at Drovers for mum's care. Our thanks go to the Drovers Team and for all the care and support they provide.
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Moved my mum to Drovers House recently from the local authority care home. Very friendly staff and lots of activities for the residents. My mum seems much happier since moving here. Would recommend it to anyone looking for an activity-led place for a loved one to stay.
Thank you for leaving a review for us. We really appreciate your feedback. Best wishes
On behalf of mum and our family - 5 stars every time. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us - your feedback means a lot to us. It was our pleasure to care for your mum and have her, and you, as part of the Drovers House family. With our very best wishes.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 April 2026Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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: 10 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 Drovers House.
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 Drovers House.
Meet the Team (1)

I'm the General Manager at Drovers House and joined WCS in 2018, leading a successful discharge to assess rehabilitation service at Castle Brook in Kenilworth.
In my role, I see the care we deliver through the eyes of residents, but know it all depends on a motivated team. I thrive on busy days, helping people flourish and creating a home where staff and residents feel supported, respected and cared for.
Frequently Asked Questions about Drovers House
What types of Care is Drovers House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Drovers House have?
There are 75 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Drovers House?
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 Drovers House to the centre of Rugby?
0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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