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Care homes near Princess Royal Hospital, Telford – page 2

40 homes within 10 miles

There are 40 care homes within 10 miles of Princess Royal Hospital, nearest first. 29 are rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC; 14 offer nursing care and 21 dementia care. The closest, The Priory Nursing and Residential Home, is 0.8 miles away; 3 are within 2 miles.

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The Cottage Christian Nursing and Residential Home

Care homes near Princess Royal Hospital (40)

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VerifiedDistance from Princess Royal Hospital: 9.8 mi
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66 beds

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About Princess Royal Hospital

Information for older patients and their families, checked October 2026. Details change, so please confirm with the hospital.

Run by
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Apley Castle, Apley, Telford, TF1 6TF
Phone
Switchboard: 01952 641222 Source
Urgent care
The emergency department (A&E) is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. SourceAn urgent treatment centre sits within the emergency department and is open seven days a week. Appointments can be booked through 111. Source

Leaving hospital: what happens next

  1. Planning starts early. The ward usually starts planning a discharge soon after admission. Ask who is coordinating it and when the patient is expected to be ready to leave.
  2. Ask for a needs assessment. If the patient may need care afterwards, the hospital discharge team works with the council’s social care team to assess what support is needed. The assessment is free.
  3. Short-term support may come first. Many people go home or to a care home with short-term “intermediate care” or reablement, which is free for up to six weeks. Longer-term needs can then be assessed once they have recovered.
  4. Ask about NHS Continuing Healthcare. If the patient’s needs are mainly health needs, ask for an assessment for NHS Continuing Healthcare. If they qualify, the NHS pays the full cost of their care. How it works.
  5. Choosing a care home. A hospital bed usually can’t be kept while you wait for a particular home, so a short or interim stay is common. Use the list above to shortlist homes, and see our guides to hospital discharge, choosing a care home and respite and short stays.

How Princess Royal Hospital is doing

A&E figures are for the whole NHS trust, not only this site.

Main A&E: seen within 4 hours
43.2%
September 2026, 11,747 attendances across the trust. England: 60.6%. NHS England

Services for older people at Princess Royal Hospital

  • Care of the elderly (Ward 9)Ward 9Ward 9 has 28 beds and is covered by the care of the elderly consultant team. Source
  • Frailty assessment unitSame-day care for older people living with frailty, with assessment by a multidisciplinary team led by a specialist consultant. Source
  • Dementia support workers (Telford)Dementia support workers can help with concerns or extra support for someone caring for a person living with dementia. Phone 01952 641222 ext 4679. Source
  • Carers hospital link workersCarers hospital link workers can talk about your caring role, help you find support and arrange a carers assessment. Telford and Wrekin: 01952 240209. Source
  • Patient advice and liaison service (PALS)PALS gives advice and handles concerns for patients and families. Source

Getting there and visiting

  • Buses and trainsBus 15 runs from Telford to Arleston and stops at the hospital. Source
  • Buses and trainsBus 16 runs from Telford to High Ercall and stops at the hospital. Source
  • Buses and trainsWellington station is the closest train station to the hospital. Source
  • ParkingCar parking charges apply. Blue Badge holders who register park free at both Shrewsbury and Telford hospitals. Source
  • VisitingVisitors are limited to 2 at a time, with protected mealtimes. Patients living with dementia can have two visitors. Source
  • NHS patient transportNon-emergency patient transport for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin is provided by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. Booking: 0300 7770077. Source

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Questions about care homes near Princess Royal Hospital

How many care homes are near Princess Royal Hospital?

There are 40 care homes within 10 miles of Princess Royal Hospital listed on AskBart, 14 of them within 5 miles.

Which nursing homes are closest to Princess Royal Hospital?

The nearest homes offering nursing care are The Priory Nursing and Residential Home (0.8 miles), Wellington Hall Care Centre (1.3 miles), Morris Care Home (1.3 miles).

Is there a dementia care home near Princess Royal Hospital?

Yes. 21 homes within 10 miles offer dementia care. The nearest is The Priory Nursing and Residential Home, 0.8 miles away.

Can a patient go straight from Princess Royal Hospital to a care home?

Yes. The ward and the hospital discharge team arrange it with the family and, where needed, the council. A short or interim stay is common while a long-term home is found.

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