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Care homes in Ludlow
8 homes
There are 8 care homes in and around Ludlow on AskBart. 86% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). Published fees average about £1,162 a week, while Shropshire usually pays £928. The largest is Churchill House Care Home, with 62 beds.
- care homes
- 8
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 86%
- typical residential fee
- £1,162/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Shropshire council pays
- £928/wk
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Care homes in Ludlow (8)
All within 5 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026
- Outstanding
- Good
- Requires improvement
- Not rated
Top-rated in Ludlow
Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.
Distance from the town centre: 0.3 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 0.4 miCQC Outstanding
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Distance from the town centre: 0.8 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 0.8 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 1.1 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 2.7 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 3.7 miCQC Requires improvement
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| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra House | Good · Jan 2024 | On request | 22 | 21.7 mi | — | 0.3 mi |
| Churchill House Care Home | Good · Jan 2020 | On request | 62 | 22.2 mi | — | 1.1 mi |
| Four Rivers Nursing Home | Good · May 2019 | On request | 40 | 22.0 mi | — | 0.8 mi |
| Glenview | — | On request | 6 | 21.5 mi | — | 0.1 mi |
| Hagley Place Care Home | Good | £1,162 | 60 | 21.1 mi | — | 0.8 mi |
| Hendra House Residential Home | Outstanding · Jun 2026 | On request | 28 | 21.8 mi | — | 0.4 mi |
| Onny Cottage | Good · Jun 2023 | On request | 8 | 22.1 mi | — | 2.7 mi |
| Woofferton Residential Care Home | Requires improvement · Oct 2024 | On request | 15 | 17.6 mi | — | 3.7 mi |
Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.
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Ludlow in numbers
86% of Ludlow’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%, with 1 rated Outstanding. Based on 7 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).
The average residential care home in Ludlow costs about £1,162/week, while Shropshire’s published usual rate is around £928/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £234/week (about £12,168/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.
What Shropshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Care homes listed | 8 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 6 of 7 (86%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,162 |
| Shropshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £928 |
| Largest | Churchill House Care Home (62 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Onny Cottage (May 2023) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 4 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 2 · Respite 1 |
| Average house price, Shropshire (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £284,036 |
Outstanding1
Good5
Requires improvement1
Not yet rated1
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. Council rate: Shropshire's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
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Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care
Data: CQC register, updated October 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 Ludlow
Ludlow is a established retirement destination in the West Midlands, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 and above. It offers a quiet market-town setting with good local amenities, though care-home choice here is limited — making early research and visits essential.
- High Retirement Community
- Well Served
- 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.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA
Excellent — quieter than 72% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
67 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime24
- Other theft12
- Criminal damage & arson9
- Shoplifting6
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, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.
Community & connection in Ludlow
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
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…
0.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1090445)
Charity
Greenacres Day Centre
Provide social care for frail , socially isolated older people
1.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1067420)
Charity
Reabrook Day Centre
Day centre care for the elderly
1.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1041339)
Charity
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
1.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1064096)
Charity
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…
2.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (513269)
Charity
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.
4.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1057548)
Support group
24U Childcare Funding (Shropshire)
The 24U scheme offers 15 hours of free early years education to eligible children. 24U is the Shropshire name for a central government initiative which seeks to fund 15 hours of free childcare for…
Source: Open Referral UK — Shropshire Council (a320fa86-2cd8-4ed4-9ad8-b354cb999618)
Support group
1Voice
1Voice is a UK based organisation that provide support, information and networking for children, young people, and adults who use communication aids, and their families, carers and other…
Source: Open Referral UK — Shropshire Council (285f4e44-e9f5-4ac9-aebf-69a47c11670e)
Showing groups across Shropshire.
Ludlow: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+62.2%
Projected change in Shropshire, 2025 to 2035 (12,665 to 20,540). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+27.4%
Projected change in Shropshire, 2025 to 2035 (90,462 to 115,205). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
2
Nearest: Lunts Pharmacy (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
4
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
4.1 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
5.5 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
2–9 out of 10
Where the 8 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).
Hospitals near Ludlow
- Care homes near Ludlow Community Hospital and MIU · minor injuries unit · 0.4 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Is Ludlow a good retirement location?
Read our guide to living in Ludlow
Ludlow suits those seeking a slower pace in a settled retirement community, with reasonable access to shops, cafes and green space. The over-65 population at 26.4 per cent — well above the national average of 18.6 per cent — signals a mature retirement area. However, only one care home is listed locally, so you'll need to explore options carefully and possibly consider nearby towns if this single provision doesn't meet your needs.
Health & support
- Medical access: GPs and pharmacies are present in the town; the nearest major hospital is in Hereford, a short drive away.
- Safety: Recorded crime in 2026–04 was 67 offences, with violent crime, theft and criminal damage among the most common. This sits mid-range for a market town; it's worth discussing local safety with any care home you visit.
- Family & connection: Ludlow's established older population means you may find a network of peers, but consider how close your own family and support networks are before committing.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Only one care home is listed locally; fees will depend on that single provider. Check their published rates against the national average and factor in any specialist care you need.
- Transport: Ludlow has bus links to nearby towns and limited rail access. The town centre and many local services are walkable, though a car or taxi access becomes more important for trips outside the immediate area.
- Housing options: Care-home provision is very limited — one home with around 60 beds. You may need to widen your search to neighbouring towns if this doesn't suit.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Eight parks and three allotments offer outdoor leisure; the town has 32 restaurants and cafes and 17 pubs, giving scope for social eating out.
- Community: Fifteen community groups and assets — including a memory cafe — support older residents and those with dementia. This is a genuine strength for connection and peer support.
- Climate: The West Midlands has a temperate UK climate with regular rainfall; winters can be damp and grey, but snow is uncommon.
Things to weigh up
- Limited care-home choice: Only one home is listed here; you have no local alternatives if it doesn't match your needs or values. Explore it thoroughly and have a backup plan.
- Older population may limit peer diversity || With 26.4 per cent aged 65 and over, Ludlow is heavily oriented to retirement. If you value intergenerational connection or a busier, younger-feeling town, look elsewhere.
- Distance to specialist services: While Hereford is nearby, any need for specialist hospital care or consultants may require travel beyond the immediate area.
Questions about care homes in Ludlow
How many care homes are there in Ludlow?
There are 8 care homes listed in and around Ludlow on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.
How much does a care home in Ludlow cost?
Care homes in Ludlow range from around £1,162 per week, with averages of £1,162 for residential, £1,162 for dementia, £1,162 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.
How do care home fees in Ludlow compare to the national average?
The average residential care fee around Ludlow is about £1,162 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.
Which care homes in Ludlow are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?
6 of the 8 care homes in and around Ludlow are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 1 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.
What types of care are available in Ludlow?
Homes in and around Ludlow offer residential (4), dementia (2), nursing (1), respite (1). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.
Weighing up your options in Ludlow?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Ludlow:
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Care Home: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
- Residential vs Nursing Home: What’s the Difference? (2026)
- Care Home Contracts: What to Check Before You Sign
More in our choosing a care home guides.