Nestled in the charming neighbourhood of Randlay in Telford, The Maples, managed by the esteemed Bracebridge Care Group, is not just a care home, but a vibrant…
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Care homes offering respite care in Shifnal
There is 1 care home offering respite care in and around Shifnal on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,200 a week. The largest is The Maples Care Home, with 70 beds.
Average residential fee in Shifnal: £1,200/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Shifnal
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Average published weekly fee | £1,200 |
| Largest | The Maples Care Home (70 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Shifnal
High Retirement CommunityGreen SurroundingsWell Served
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.
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
SafetyB
Good — safer than 37% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on Shropshire data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesA
Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Shropshire data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Shropshire data (town-level not yet available)
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 grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
Community & connection in Shifnal
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Support group
Admiral Nurse Drop-in Sessions (Church Stretton Library)
Church Stretton Library hosts Admiral Nurse drop-in sessions which aim to help you to support your loved one with their dementia journey. These free sessions take place at the Library on the third…
Source: Open Referral UK — Shropshire Council (584e1d08-aea3-d2f9-2b88-20cc2e1e48b0)
Support group
Action For M.E: Children and Young People's Community
Action for M.E have a children and young person's service. The Young People's Community is open to anyone with M.E. aged up to and including 18, it is a great way for them to talk to other people…
Source: Open Referral UK — Shropshire Council (22379aae-a299-426d-85b8-742ce3c47759)
Support group
Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis: Shropshire and North Powys Support Group
Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF) provide local support groups offering the opportunity to meet others who understand what you are going through. Meetings include a range of speakers on topics…
Source: Open Referral UK — Shropshire Council (72391cca-80d6-d52f-b286-432b41802ef6)
Support group
Adcote School for Girls
Set in the heart of beautiful Shropshire countryside, Adcote School is an award-winning day and boarding school for girls aged 7-18 years with a prep, senior and sixth form. They have a long…
Source: Open Referral UK — Shropshire Council (e8dad884-be07-4f27-9217-b60858227c45)
Support group
Admiral Nurse dementia advice clinic at Nationwide Building Society, Shrewsbury
Dementia UK is offering free, confidential clinic appointments with a specialist dementia nurse, known as an Admiral Nurse – coming to your local branch soon at Nationwide Shrewsbury branch on…
Source: Open Referral UK — Shropshire Council (5873981f-d3d8-2a7c-63f0-a5b5fa4f0cb2)
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)
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
3H Foundation - Helping Hands for Holidays
The 3H Foundation was formed in 1975 to provide holiday opportunities for families who faced similar needs. 3H supports people with disabilities to have a break whether on independent group…
Source: Open Referral UK — Shropshire Council (58d233fa-155e-4bc7-9ff2-1b537d610180)
Showing groups across Shropshire.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Shifnal is about £1,200/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Care homes in Shifnal on the map
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Care homes (1)
updated September 2026
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What care costs in Shifnal
Residential (avg)
£1,200/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,200/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,200/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
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.
Types of care in Shifnal
Residential care homes
1 in ShifnalNursing homes
1 in ShifnalDementia care homes
1 in ShifnalRespite care
1 in ShifnalCommon questions
How many care homes offering respite care are there in Shifnal?
AskBart lists 1 care home offering respite care in and around Shifnal, each with its latest CQC rating.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Shifnal?
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 "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.
Near Shifnal
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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