
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,338
- CQC rating
- Good
- June 2024
- Beds
- 26
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £69,550 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,675 a week
The typical live-in carer near Telford and Wrekin, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £288 a week less, £14,950 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,320 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About The Rubens
The Rubens is a residential care home in Newport, in the Telford and Wrekin council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 26 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by United Care, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published June 2024, the CQC rated The Rubens Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
The Rubens has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Telford and Wrekin with a fee on record typically charge about £1,338 a week for residential care and £1,550 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 39 registered care homes in Telford and Wrekin. The nearest to The Rubens include Woodcote Hall, The Cottage Christian Nursing and Residential Home and Bank House Residential Care Home, 4 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- United Care limited
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (June 2024)
- Council area
- Telford and Wrekin
- Town
- Newport
Rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found kind, person-centred care but important safety, consent and management systems were not reliable.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
The Rubens has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Telford and Wrekin typically charge about £1,338 a week for residential care and £1,550 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
No reviews yet. If you know this home, yours would be the first and would help other families.
Common questions about The Rubens
How much does The Rubens cost?
The Rubens has not published its fees. Care homes in Telford and Wrekin typically charge about £1,338 a week for residential care and £1,550 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for The Rubens?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Rubens Good in June 2024. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Rubens provide nursing care?
No. The Rubens is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does The Rubens offer dementia care?
Yes. The Rubens is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does The Rubens have?
The Rubens is registered for up to 26 residents.
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Telford and Wrekin
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,200 a week. 88 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
“Knowing Mum was in Corina's care made an enormous difference to us and we knew she was in safe hands.”
“I have never met a person who is so kind and thinks about others before himself to such an extent as Chris Malagala.”
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
Other care homes near Newport
Stay at home with a live-in carer near Newport
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.