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With staff who are passionate about enriching the lives of their residents, Rushfields has a warm, family feel. Some of the staff are extremely long-serving, having been with the home for over 10 years.
Providing residential, dementia, nursing and palliative care, they also provide respite care breaks, which can be booked in advance. These are ideal for family carers who would like to plan a short break themselves.
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Care Provided by Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 41 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our weekly fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to understand the level of care and support needed. Our 2025 weekly care fees for residential care start from £1182 and for nursing care £1350, but may be in the region of 30% more*. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms through to our premium bedroom options.
*If you require more specialist care such as 1-2-1 support, your weekly fee could be higher.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Sanctuary Care Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Susan Igoe (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 40+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2012
Room Information
- Single Rooms (41)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (41)
Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home Reviews (95)
Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.601) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home has 95 reviews.
All our family are over the moon with the care mam has been given. Everyone has been very helpful and caring with her. Mam has settled very well in a short time. Any information our family need to know has been passed to my sister quickly. Thank you to everyone.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home and for your kind words - it is wonderful to hear how well your mother has settled in with us at Rushyfields. Best wishes, Fae
All genuine people look after the people they are supposed to.
Disappointed in the lack of support to become an essential carer for my mother.
Absolutely amazing, and I’m gonna miss the chickens as they followed me around left, right and centre. Big shout out to all the staff as you were brilliant. I wish you all the best for the future, and thanks so much for the care you are continuing to give.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home - it is wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed your stay, and of course, the chickens! Best wishes.
Top class service. Staff are the best, make you feel at ease. The manager is very good even the handyman is very good. Very polite.
Thank you for taking the time to review Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home and for such kind words about our team and management. It is really appreciated. Best wishes.
Staff very friendly and helpful.
Care of residents excellent.
Plenty of activities for residents to join in.
Definitely recommend this care home.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and excellent scores for our home and team at Rushyfields - it truly is so appreciated. Best wishes.
Despite the difficulties imposed by the covid pandemic the Rushyfields Care Home have responded well to the challenges offered. They have kept the residents as safe as possible and the families informed of the health and welfare of their charges. Always helpful and careful to ensure the safety and well being despite the continual changes to the rules governing visiting.
Lovely friendly carers and a lovely greeting at the front door when doing the covid test.
Parking is the only fault with the home.
I find Rushyfields to be very careful and pleasant towards my sister. We love coming here and would recommend it to others.
Thank you so much for your review for Rushyfields - your kind words are so appreciated. Best wishes.
Very good and friendly home. Might even put my name on the waiting list!
Thank you for taking the time to review our home - your kind words are so appreciated! Best wishes, Fae
Friendly place and people.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home and for your kind words - it is so appreciated. Best wishes, Fae
Friendly staff and nice rooms.
Thank you for your kind words and 5-star ratings for our home and team, it is so appreciated. Best wishes, Fae
Excellent carers and staff - Mother likes most of the food although says there is too much at times. The room is a little small and not very secure with residents constantly wandering in and out - some items strangely disappearing over time. Mother would like more people to talk to.
As we care for residents with a range of complex needs, we ensure that new residents are made aware of...
My dad hasn't long been at Rushyfields but the staff have done everything to settle him in. He suffers with anxiety and depression as well as Parkinson's related dementia but I can see him begin to relax with the excellent care he is receiving. The team have worked with me to find solutions when he hasn't been eating well and I have full confidence in them and in their care of my father.
Thank you for taking the time to review Rushyfields and for your kind words. It is wonderful to hear you have peace of mind with your father being in the care of our skilled team - they will really appreciate this. Best wishes, Fae
Because my mother has dementia she can be very difficult and I therefore fully understand that the staff have a hard job keeping her clean and tidy. They manage her moods very well though and I appreciate all they do for her. She is very well looked after. The staff here work very hard and are very caring of the residents.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home and for your kind words about our staff. Our team will really appreciate it. Best wishes, Fae
My mother is happy in the home and with her care. We see her settled and cared for. If there are any issues with her health or care I receive a phone call. The home has managed the pandemic well and when we could not visit we could FaceTime and ring her.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home and for your kind words about our team and care. Best wishes, Fae
Overall extremely good, staff are very good.
I think through Covid the care my mother has received from you has been excellent. I've been able to visit in her room recently, I wasn't keen on the smell but maybe that's because I wasn't used to it. Maybe have her (my mother's) window open, especially in the warm weather.
I have just recently been able to visit inside the home following COVID-19 restrictions easing and I am happy with and grateful for the care provided to my mother. She is very settled at Rushyfields and says she loves the food. Many thanks to all staff!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 08 November 2022Good
- 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
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 21 Jul 2026Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (4)

Sue has worked at Rushyfields for five years, and loves her role as Home Manager. She is passionate about enriching the lives of her residents with the care she and her team provide, and loves building lasting relationships with her residents and their loved ones.

Gabby has worked for Sanctuary for four years and loves the residents and the staff. She only wishes she had joined sooner!

Nichola has worked at Rushyfields for over 13 years now and just loves what she does!

"I just love spending time and working alongside the dedicated team and home manager. Rushyfields really is a good place to be."
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