Care home
Abbey Care Direct Limited
Care home in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Abbey Care Direct Limited
Care home in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
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- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Abbey Care Direct Limited is a domiciliary care provider based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, in the West Midlands of England. Support can be arranged at a frequency to suit the individual, from a visit once a fortnight to several visits a day. The home's carers help with light housework, prepare and cook meals of the person's choosing, administer medication and can accompany people on trips to the shops. The service is described as aiming to preserve dignity, privacy, independence and individuality. All carers are trained to administer medication and are DBS and ISA checked, and the provider states that staff receive ongoing professional development.
The Care Quality Commission rates Abbey Care Direct Limited Good overall, with Good ratings for each of the five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. The rating was published in 2019.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 12 June 2019 · Last inspected 15 May 2019
The agency provides personal care to 33 people in their own homes, with the aim of helping them stay self-reliant. Inspectors found that staff were trained, supported and able to manage risks while respecting people's dignity, and that people and their families felt confident in the team and described a caring culture. Care plans were written with people and their families and are reviewed to reflect changing needs.
- Staff said they had suitable training and support to keep people safe, and refresher training is ongoing.
- Rotas allow travel time between visits so people receive their planned support on time.
- People are supported to make their own choices, using the least restrictive approach possible.
- Safe recruitment procedures from the previous inspection were still in use, and audits and questionnaires help the service monitor quality.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
185 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Shropshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £900 |
| 2025 | £928 |
What Shropshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Abbey Care Direct Limited is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, 1.7 miles away. The local GP practice is SOUTH HERMITAGE SURGERY, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Shrewsbury
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin
Providing services of a practical nature such as help in the home, gardening, diy, social day centres, pub lunch clubs, advice and information, advocacy, befriending, dementia drop in and respite…
Greenacres Day Centre
Provide social care for frail , socially isolated older people
Reabrook Day Centre
Day centre care for the elderly
St Giles Day Centre
The object of the Centre shall be to promote the relief of the aged in any manner which now is or hereafter may be deemed by law to be charitable within St Giles and the surrounding area
Age Concern Shrewsbury
The charity provides minibus transport, complete with drivers, at low cost, along with their replacement, insurance, maintenance etc. 1) To Age Concern Shrops, Telford & Wrekin for their eight day…
Armdale Day Centre
To provide a wide variety of services to one of the eight day centres in Shrewsbury run by Age UK Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, held weekly.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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