Home care agency
Anchorage Care Group
Home care agency in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Anchorage Care Group
Home care agency 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.
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About
Anchorage Care Group is a home care agency based in Shrewsbury, providing care and support in people's own homes across Shropshire. Founded in 1989, it is one of the longer-established home care providers in the county. Its carers are available seven days a week, and support is shaped around each person's needs, preferences and daily routines. The agency has a particular focus on dementia care and also supports older people, adults under 65, people with physical disabilities, people with mental health needs and people with sensory impairment.
The Care Quality Commission rates Anchorage Care Group Good overall, with Good ratings for the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led key questions. The most recent published report is from 2019.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 5 June 2019 · Last inspected 20 May 2019
Inspectors found Anchorage Care Group, a domiciliary care agency supporting 70 people, delivering a safe service from well-trained, well-supported staff who arrived on time and met people's needs. Staff were described as caring, respectful of privacy and dignity, and supportive of independence and choice, with care plans giving clear guidance on individual preferences. Leadership was seen as approachable and supportive, and the provider carried out regular quality and safety checks.
- Staff were trained and supported well, and knew how to report safeguarding concerns
- Staff arrived on time and gave support matching people's needs and wishes
- Staff helped people take medicines at the right time and encouraged independence
- Management was regarded as very supportive and approachable
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
Straight-line distances.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
What home care costs
Estimated typical UK ranges — Anchorage Care Group will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.
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Local health safety net
Anchorage Care Group is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, 4.8 miles away. The local GP practice is BEECHES MEDICAL PRACTICE, 2.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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