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Care homes near Victoria Memorial Hospital, Welshpool

7 homes within 10 miles

There are 7 care homes within 10 miles of Victoria Memorial Hospital, nearest first. 4 offer nursing care and 7 dementia care. The closest, Hermitage House Care Home Limited, is 0.1 miles away; 3 are within 2 miles.

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Care homes near Victoria Memorial Hospital (7)

Nearest first · straight-line distance from the hospital

About Victoria Memorial Hospital

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

Run by
Powys Teaching Health Board
Address
Salop Road, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7DU
Phone
01938 558900 Source
Urgent care
Minor injury unit on site. Patients are asked to phone first on 01938 558919 or 01938 558931. Drop-in is still available if you cannot use the telephone. SourceThe minor injury unit is open seven days a week. SourceMinor injury units in Powys treat adults and children aged 2 years and over. SourceThe nearest 24-hour accident and emergency department is in Shrewsbury. 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 in Wales. 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.

Services for older people at Victoria Memorial Hospital

  • Palliative care wardMaldwyn ward provides general medical, rehabilitation and palliative care services. Source

Getting there and visiting

  • Buses and trainsThere is a railway station with connections to Newtown and Shrewsbury. Source
  • ParkingCar parking is available on site, including disabled access spaces. Source
  • VisitingVisiting times vary by ward; contact the ward for current visiting hours. Source
  • NHS patient transportNon-emergency patient transport (NEPTS) for Wales is booked by calling 0300 123 2303. Source

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Questions about care homes near Victoria Memorial Hospital

How many care homes are near Victoria Memorial Hospital?

There are 7 care homes within 10 miles of Victoria Memorial Hospital listed on AskBart, 3 of them within 5 miles.

Which nursing homes are closest to Victoria Memorial Hospital?

The nearest homes offering nursing care are The Rhallt Care Home (0.5 miles), Vyrnwy Nursing Home (7.9 miles), Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home (8.6 miles).

Is there a dementia care home near Victoria Memorial Hospital?

Yes. 7 homes within 10 miles offer dementia care. The nearest is Hermitage House Care Home Limited, 0.1 miles away.

Does Victoria Memorial Hospital have an A&E?

No. It has a minor injuries unit. For a serious or life-threatening emergency, call 999.

Can a patient go straight from Victoria Memorial 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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