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Dementia care homes in Ludlow

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There are 2 dementia care homes in and around Ludlow on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,162 a week, while Shropshire usually pays £928. The largest is Hagley Place Care Home, with 60 beds.

care homes
2
typical residential fee
£1,162/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Shropshire council pays
£928/wk

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Ludlow

Care homes in Ludlow (2)

★ With family reviews

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

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Ludlow in numbers

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

Dementia care homes listed2
Rated Good or Outstanding2 of 2 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Average published weekly fee£1,162
Shropshire usual weekly rate (2025)£928
LargestHagley Place Care Home (60 beds)
Homes by care typeResidential 2 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 2 · Respite 1
Average house price, Shropshire (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£284,036
Good2
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Ludlow£1,162/wk
  • Nursing, Ludlow£1,162/wk
  • Dementia, Ludlow£1,162/wk
  • Shropshire average£1,319/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Shropshire usual rate£928/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. Council rate: Shropshire's usual cost of residential care (2025). 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 · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

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 Ludlow

  • 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.
Superfast broadband
99%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 96% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
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

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; 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 dementia care homes are there in Ludlow?

AskBart lists 2 dementia care homes in and around Ludlow, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are dementia care homes in Ludlow rated?

Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do dementia care homes in Ludlow cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,162 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between dementia care homes in Ludlow?

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 "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Ludlow?

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

Thinking about downsizing to an independent community?Explore retirement living in LudlowPrefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Ludlow

Near Ludlow

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

Guides for families

More in our dementia care guides.

Header photo: rodtuk, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons