Horse Fair Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Horse Fair, Rugeley WS15 2EL
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9.8 131 Reviews
  • Horse Fair Care Home - Avery Healthcare, Rugeley
Horse Fair Care Home in Rugeley comprises a well-established community of elderly residents across Staffordshire. The home provides residential care and respite care for those seeking support, along with a dedicated suite offering the highest quality dementia care and also welcomes couples and companions.

The home's central location in the town ensures proximity to local amenities, and its connection with local volunteer groups solidifies its respected place within the Rugeley community.

At Horse Fair, residents' lives are actively celebrated, and they play a crucial role in shaping the direction of life within the care home. Families and friends are also encouraged to share their views and can formally join one of the home's committees.

Adopting a holistic approach, the team provide high quality residential, dementia, and respite care that recognises the importance of both minds and bodies. And the energetic recreation and leisure team organises diverse activities and social engagements for residents and families.

Generously proportioned bedrooms feature en-suite walk-in showers and flat-screen TVs and housekeepers maintain the rooms meticulously, ensuring personal ornaments and keepsakes are carefully dusted.

The Butterfly Café is a spot where residents enjoy companionship over tea. Various lounges cater to different preferences, hosting clubs, societies, and quiet spaces for reading daily newspapers or magazines. The home also offers a salon for residents and provides various prestigious amenities.

To stay updated on activities at the Horse Fair, visit the dedicated Facebook page where the team share updates on all the activities and events in the Rugeley care home. For inquiries or to arrange a visit, call the friendly care team.
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Care Provided

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 72 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1350
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1400
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1449
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1500

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Horse Fair Care Home - Avery Healthcare to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Julie Anderson (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (64)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (64)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (4)

Horse Fair Care Home - Avery Healthcare Reviews (131)

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Horse Fair Care Home - Avery Healthcare has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.781) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Horse Fair Care Home - Avery Healthcare has 131 reviews.

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Review from Janet M (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum moved into Horse Fair and was made to feel very welcome. The staff are all very kind, helpful and willing to listen to any concerns and are all doing their best to settle mum in. The home itself is very clean and well run offering a variety of services and entertainment plans.
I would not hesitate
in recommending Horse Fair to anyone looking for care. Thank you ladies.
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Review from S C (Friend of Resident) published on 5 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend appeared to be very contented while at Horse Fair Care Home. He was very well looked after and enjoyed his brief few months there.
The staff were kind, good humoured and helpful.
It is unfortunate that he had to leave owing to more demanding nursing needs.
Thanks to everyone on his behalf.
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Review from K D (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother enjoyed her week's stay at Horse Fair.
She talked about the food and the entertainment being good and made friends with some of the other residents.
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Review from H (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident since January, 2017. Recently, mum has been unwell and the Horse Fair team have been wonderful. The staff are patient and kind with mum as well as supporting the immediate family.
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Review from Hannah M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 15 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Nana moved into Horsefair Care Home in August. We have all been made welcome as a family and we couldn’t ask for better care for My Nana. She’s settled in so quickly and she is truly “at home” there.
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Review from Margriet H (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 15 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment you walked in you felt like you were in a hotel.


Very clean and staff was very caring and friendly.

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Review from Michelle J (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 11 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This care home is amazing! The care given by the staff exceeds any expectations you may have. The staff go above and beyond at every step and it's nice to see staff who genuinely care and enjoy their jobs.
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Review from J G (Resident) published on 15 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff are helpful and happy when dealing with residents. Food is good and varied.
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Review from Catherine P (Resident) published on 3 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
We were, my husband and I, treated well in rest home.
People who worked there were friendly and caring towards us.
Our rooms were clean and comfortable. Food okay.
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Review from Maureen R (Resident) published on 1 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I was very comfortable during my two week stay. Generally, I was able to look after myself but if I needed help it was soon given to me.
The staff work very long hours but are always very pleasant.
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Review from Brenda S (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 16 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I had respite care.
The staff were friendly, readily available to help. The room was very clean and regularly cleaned and tidied.
Food was good, varied menu, plenty on the plate. Lounges were quiet spaces to enjoy reading and mixing with other residents.
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Review from Ruth I (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 12 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My nan is extremely well looked after. Staff and management go the extra mile to keep her comfortable. Grateful to you all!
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Review from Yvonne H (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot fault Horse Fair Care Home. The staff are brilliant - caring, patient, friendly and always going that extra step to ensure my mother is well looked after, even when this means going to Rugeley in their lunchtime.


The environment is beautiful. It is tastefully decorated, always spotless and

comfortable. Management and staff endeavour to provide activities to suit all tastes and to provide a stimulating environment.
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Review from M M (Regular Volunteer) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff always welcoming to me and my dog, residents are comfortable and the home always has a calm atmosphere, though there are always varied activities in progress during our visit. Weather permitting, downstairs residents are able to access the garden, which is well kept.
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Review from Neil F (Son of Resident) published on 3 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
First class, 5-star is how we would class this care home and all the staff here at Horse Fair. They are dedicated, supportive, loving and very caring and go above and beyond normal duties. This is not like most care homes, this is like a hotel where you feel and are treated with respect and dignity
and have become part of our family.
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Review from Trevor W (Son of Resident) published on 3 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since attending Horse Fair mum's health has improved. The staff here are exceptional and nothing is too much trouble. I would not hesitate to recommend anyone to come here.
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Review from Vivien G (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum stayed here for two years until she passed away last month aged 92. A lovely care home. Staff are kind and caring and very professional. The home generally has a happy atmosphere and needs are met with dignity. Pleasant lounges, dining rooms and a garden. Good choice of activities and a stimulating
environment for people like my mum. Staff have regular meetings to get feedback from residents and families and their views are acted upon. Could not have asked for a better home for mum.
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Review from Elizabeth S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 21 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My grandma was very happy at Horse Fair during her respite stay. She felt very welcome and included, especially by the activities team. It was really nice to see grandma socialising and interacting with other residents and staff and we enjoyed coming to visit and joining in too. Grandma's room was nicely
presented and she enjoyed the food.
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Review from Isabella M (Resident) published on 21 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend Horse Fair care home because of the over all care, attention and facilities available. Having lived away from the UK for most of my adult life, the meals are not quite to my international taste, however, the food served is excellent for the taste of those who have lived in the
U.K. The kitchen is very good to me and caters for my international taste where possible. The activities available are excellent and varied.
Management are always available and ready to assist with any queries or questions one may have. The care staff are very helpful and kind. The rooms are of a high standard with en-suite facilities.
The overall ambiance is very warming and friendly making the needs and comfort of the residents to a homely standard. I certainly would recommend Horse Fair Care Home to others who require such care. Having lived here for over three years, I find myself each year feeling more and more like this is my home which gives me happiness and contentment.
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Review from Cedric N (Resident) published on 9 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I moved into Horse Fair Care Home on 1st July 2011. At a recent care review, it was decided that i now needed nursing care which is not available here. I am all set to move to a nursing home much nearer to my family. Coming to Horse Fair is the best thing I have ever done since becoming disabled, I
am completely wheelchair bound and now completely deaf. The staff here are first class, the food is superb, the atmosphere is lovely and the whole is run extremely well. Whilst I am looking forward to making new friends, I am not looking forward to saying goodbye to the ones here.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.781)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.781) out of 10 for Horse Fair Care Home - Avery Healthcare is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.781 for Horse Fair Care Home - Avery Healthcare is calculated as follows: ( (275 Excellents x 5) + (61 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 343 Ratings = 4.781
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Horse Fair Care Home - Avery Healthcare is based on 29 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 72 registered maximum number of service users is 14.4, which has been reached with 29 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 25 Jul 2019

Overall Good

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  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (3)

Julie

Julie Anderson

Job Title: General Manager Joined: 2023

Hello, my name is Julie, the General Manager here at Horse Fair Care Home.


With over 30 years in the care sector, I’m proud to lead the team at Horse Fair Care Home. My journey from Care Assistant to Home Manager spans various settings, including residential, nursing, dementia, and young physical disability care. I’m passionate about delivering person-centred, dignified care in a safe, welcoming environment. I hold the Registered Manager’s Award and am trained in Dementia Care, Health & Safety, COSHH, and Medication Administration.


With a strong understanding of care regulations and best practices, I work closely with residents, families, and local professionals to build trust and ensure the highest standards are always met.


Enriching lives, empowering staff – this is the ethos I bring to Horse Fair, where excellent care and strong leadership go hand in hand to create a home where people thrive.


I look forward to welcoming you to Horse Fair Care Home.

Kirsty

Kirsty Preston

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Hello, my name is Kirsty, and I have the privilege of being the Deputy Manager at Horse Fair Care Home.


I am passionate about creating a home where every resident feels safe, valued, and part of a supportive community. With over 10 years’ experience in health and social care—including residential, nursing, and community settings—I bring a wealth of knowledge and dedication to my role.


My background includes roles as Deputy Manager, Team Leader, Unit Manager, and Learning & Development Trainer, giving me both hands-on care experience and strong leadership skills. I hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care (Distinction), reflecting my commitment to high-quality, person-centred care.


At Horse Fair Care Home, I work closely with residents, families, and staff to ensure compassionate, tailored support for every individual.

Sheryll

Sheryll Ough

Job Title: Client Liaison Manager Joined: 2024

Hello, my name is Sheryll and I'm the Client Liaison Manager at Horse Fair Care Home.


With over 20 years of experience in the care sector, I have a strong understanding of both direct care and leadership. My career began in hands-on roles before progressing into leadership positions that strengthened my skills in service planning, coordination, and quality assurance. I hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care and a Level 3 in Business and Administration.


I joined Horse Fair Care Home in 2024, conducting pre-assessments and supporting residents and families with compassion as their loved ones transition into our care. I also work closely with the local community, leading engagement initiatives and events to build meaningful connections that enrich life within the home.


I believe in creating a supportive environment where every resident feels valued, every family feels reassured, and our community feels welcomed and involved.

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