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Care homes in Shropshire – page 3
99 homes
There are 99 care homes in and around Shropshire on AskBart. 79% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). Published fees average about £1,325 a week, while Shropshire usually pays £928. The largest is Bradeney House Nursing & Care Home, with 101 beds.
- care homes
- 99
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 79%
- typical residential fee
- £1,325/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Shropshire council pays
- £928/wk
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Care homes in Shropshire (99)
0 in Shropshire, 99 more within 3 miles · updated October 2026
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- Requires improvement
- Inadequate
- Not rated
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Compare every home in Shropshire in one table
| Meadow View Care Home | — | On request | 11 | 7.7 mi | — |
| Meadowbrook Care Home | Good · Sept 2025 | On request | 69 | 15.8 mi | — |
| Montgomery House | Good · Aug 2019 | On request | 90 | 3.2 mi | — |
| Morris Care Home | Good | £1,350 | 96 | 1.3 mi | — |
| Myford House Nursing & Residential Home | Good · Oct 2025 | On request | 57 | 4.0 mi | — |
| Netherwood Residential Care Home | Good · Aug 2019 | On request | 54 | 6.1 mi | — |
| New Fairholme | Good · Feb 2019 | On request | 88 | 14.4 mi | — |
| Normanton Retirement Home | Requires improvement · Mar 2020 | On request | 29 | 2.1 mi | — |
| Old Vicarage Nursing Home | Good · Mar 2020 | On request | 50 | 16.3 mi | — |
| Oldbury Grange Care Home | Requires improvement | £1,350 | 69 | 13.3 mi | — |
| Onny Cottage | Good · Jun 2023 | On request | 8 | 22.1 mi | — |
| Ottley House Care Home | Good | £1,258 | 72 | 1.7 mi | — |
| Oxbow Manor Care Home | Not yet inspected | £1,499 | 80 | 2.6 mi | — |
| Portland House Nursing Home | Good · Sept 2019 | On request | 33 | 2.7 mi | — |
| Priorslee House | — | On request | 71 | 4.0 mi | — |
| Radbrook Care Home | Good | £1,350 | 63 | 1.2 mi | — |
| Railway Cottage | — | On request | 4 | 5.7 mi | — |
| River Meadows Nursing Home | Good · Dec 2018 | On request | 44 | 7.7 mi | — |
| Roden Hall Nursing Home | Good · Dec 2020 | On request | 68 | 5.4 mi | — |
| Sambrook House Residential Home | Good · Mar 2019 | On request | 28 | 8.2 mi | — |
| Sandstone Brook | — | On request | 68 | 14.0 mi | — |
| Shropshire Respite Centre | — | On request | 11 | 12.0 mi | — |
| St Georges Park | Good · Dec 2022 | On request | 70 | 3.6 mi | — |
| Stone House | Good · Jul 2019 | On request | 40 | 17.3 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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Areas in Shropshire
Shropshire in numbers
79% of Shropshire’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, in line with the England average of 79%, with 2 rated Outstanding. Based on 86 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).
The average residential care home in Shropshire costs about £1,325/week, while Shropshire’s published usual rate is around £928/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £397/week (about £20,644/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 | 99 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 68 of 86 (79%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 2 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 18 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,325 |
| Shropshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £928 |
| Largest | Bradeney House Nursing & Care Home (101 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Hengoed Park (January 2024) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 43 · Nursing 37 · Dementia 45 · Respite 18 |
| Average house price, Shropshire (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £284,036 |
Outstanding2
Good66
Requires improvement17
Inadequate1
Not yet rated13
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across West Midlands. 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 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 Shropshire
Shropshire is a well-established retirement area, with over a quarter of its population aged 65 or over — significantly above the national average. It offers a solid range of care homes, reasonable access to everyday services, and plenty of green space and community groups, making it worth considering for those with local ties or seeking a quieter setting.
- High Retirement Community
- Cultural Hub
- Green Surroundings
- 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.
- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- 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 63% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder (per head of population)
Green SpacesA
Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityA
Excellent — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
214 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime110
- Shoplifting26
- Criminal damage & arson21
- Drugs13
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 Shropshire
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)
Shropshire: health, services and environment
Hospitals near Shropshire
- Care homes near Royal Shrewsbury Hospital · A&E · 2.2 miles
- Care homes near Princess Royal Hospital · A&E · 9.6 miles
Is Shropshire a good retirement location?
Read our guide to living in Shropshire
Shropshire suits families looking for a quieter, settled retirement area with good community support and outdoor amenities. The population is notably older than the national average, which reflects a mature retirement community. Care-home provision is moderate in scale, and most homes are rated good by the CQC, though choice and capacity will depend on individual needs and location within the county.
Health & support
- Medical access: GP surgeries and pharmacies are available across the area; you should confirm nearest services and travel times to your preferred home, as Shropshire is geographically large.
- Safety: Recorded crime stands at 214 offences in 2026-04, with violent crime, shoplifting and criminal damage the most common types — rates to discuss with individual homes and local police.
- Family & connection: With over a quarter of residents aged 65 or over, you'll find an established older population, but consider how close your own family and support networks are to the location you choose.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Care-home fees in Shropshire are broadly in line with or below the national average for the region; compare specific homes' charges carefully, as they vary by home size and local demand.
- Transport: Shropshire has bus services across the county and rail links to nearby cities; day-to-day accessibility depends on the specific location — some areas are more walkable than others.
- Housing options: Twelve care homes are listed, ranging from around 20 to 96 beds, offering a range of sizes; eight are rated good by the CQC, two require improvement and two are not yet inspected.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Nine parks and ten allotments are available across the county, offering outdoor interests; five supermarkets and a range of restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars support daily life and social outings.
- Community: Fifteen community groups and assets are nearby, including memory cafes and support groups, helping build connection and peer support.
- Climate: Shropshire's West Midlands location means typical cool, damp UK winters and mild summers; rainfall is moderate for England.
Things to weigh up
- Care-home choice: Only twelve homes are listed across the entire county; availability and fit to your specific needs may be limited depending on location and current occupancy.
- Violent crime: The area's most commonly recorded crime type is violent crime; review crime data for the specific town or village you're considering.
- Scattered geography: Shropshire is geographically large, so access to health services, shops and family may require car travel depending on which part of the county you settle in.
Questions about care homes in Shropshire
How many care homes are there in Shropshire?
There are 99 care homes listed in and around Shropshire 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 Shropshire cost?
Care homes in Shropshire range from around £1,162 to around £1,499 per week, with averages of £1,325 for residential, £1,318 for dementia, £1,326 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.
How do care home fees in Shropshire compare to the national average?
The average residential care fee around Shropshire is about £1,325 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.
Which care homes in Shropshire are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?
68 of the 99 care homes in and around Shropshire are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 2 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.
What types of care are available in Shropshire?
Homes in and around Shropshire offer dementia (45), residential (43), nursing (37), respite (18). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.
Recently closed in Shropshire (2)
- Wrekin Villaclosed September 2026
- Ideal Homeclosed August 2026
Weighing up your options in Shropshire?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Shropshire:
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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.
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