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Residential care homes in Craven Arms

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There is 1 residential care home in and around Craven Arms on AskBart. The largest is Onny Cottage, with 8 beds. The most recent inspection was at Onny Cottage in May 2023.

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Care homes in Craven Arms (1)

0 in Craven Arms, 1 more within 5 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

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Craven Arms in numbers

What Shropshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Residential care homes listed1
Rated Good or Outstanding1 of 1 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Shropshire usual weekly rate (2025)£928
LargestOnny Cottage (8 beds)
Most recently inspectedOnny Cottage (May 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 1
Average house price, Shropshire (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£284,036
Good1
Average weekly fees
  • Shropshire average£1,319/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Shropshire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Shropshire

The average house price in Shropshire is £284,036, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£284,036
Detached
£426,931
Semi-detached
£266,707
Terraced
£212,188
Flats & maisonettes
£138,283

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Craven Arms

  • High Retirement Community
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • 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.
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 91% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

13 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime6
  • Other theft3
  • Criminal damage & arson2
  • Drugs1
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.

Community & connection in Craven Arms

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

The Strettons Mayfair Trust

A community and healthy living centre providing services in arts & crafts, befriending, complementary therapies, creche, day care, health & exercise, IT & educational classes, leisure activities,…

6.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1061049)
Charity

Church Stretton Good Neighbours

Provision of transport to largely elderly people for medical appointments. Also delivery of daily lunches, weekly and monthly lunch clubs.

6.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1191648)

Craven Arms: health, services and environment

Hospitals near Craven Arms

Is Craven Arms a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Craven Arms

Craven Arms suits those who want a genuinely retirement-focused setting with above-average numbers of older residents and a decent spread of social and community facilities. It's not glamorous, but it's a real town with the infrastructure and peer population to support later life. Families should weigh whether they value local community roots and green space above cutting-edge amenities.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GP surgeries and pharmacies are present in the town; the nearest hospital is within reasonable reach for routine and emergency care
  • Safety: Recorded crime figures are moderate; violent crime and shoplifting are among the more common offences, so the town carries typical urban-area risks rather than exceptional ones
  • Family & connection: With over a quarter of residents aged 65+, you'll find an established peer network; consider whether your own family and support network can visit or stay involved from your current base

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Check current local care-home fees against the national average before committing; this will determine whether Craven Arms offers affordability or sits above typical costs
  • Transport: Local bus services connect to nearby towns and cities; the town itself is reasonably walkable for everyday needs, though a car is useful for wider trips
  • Housing options: A range of care homes and retirement housing options operate in and around Craven Arms; visit a selection to compare size, quality and fit with your needs

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Nine parks and ten allotments offer outdoor space; over a hundred restaurants and cafes, plus 75 pubs and bars, provide social venues and eating options
  • Community: Fifteen community groups and assets nearby include memory cafes and support groups, giving good scope for connection and social activity
  • Climate: The West Midlands has a typical UK temperate climate; be prepared for regular rain and cool winters, with milder summers

Things to weigh up

  • Older-resident share: At 26.4%, the 65+ population is well above the national average, meaning strong peer and support networks — but also check whether local services and housing feel stretched
  • Crime profile: Violent crime and shoplifting feature among recorded offences; while not exceptional for a town this size, families concerned about safety should visit at different times and speak to current residents

Questions about care homes in Craven Arms

How many residential care homes are there in Craven Arms?

AskBart lists 1 residential care home in and around Craven Arms, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are residential care homes in Craven Arms rated?

Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between residential care homes in Craven Arms?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Craven Arms?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Craven Arms:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Craven Arms

Near Craven Arms

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.