St Philips Care
Ditton Priors Care Centre
Care home in Bridgnorth, Shropshire
Operated by St Philips Care
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).
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About
Ditton Priors Care Centre is operated by St Philips Care and provides nursing and personal care for older adults in Bridgnorth, Shropshire. The home has 23 registered beds and supports residents with varying care needs, from those requiring specialist nursing to those needing help with daily living activities.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, with Good grades across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 14 December 2023 · Last inspected 20 November 2023
Inspectors found that people at this 23-bed home, some living with dementia, were kept safe from abuse and harm, with risks assessed and staff knowing how to reduce them. Medicines were handled by trained, assessed staff, and infection control was followed well. Choice and control were supported in line with best-interest and least-restrictive practice.
- Staff were trained to recognise and report possible abuse
- Risks to people's care were assessed and staff understood how to minimise them
- Medicines were supported safely by trained and assessed staff
- Quality monitoring and links with the local community were effective
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
Straight-line distances.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
85 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Shropshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £900 |
| 2025 | £928 |
What Shropshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Ditton Priors Care Centre is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Princess Royal Hospital, 15.3 miles away. The local GP practice is BROWN CLEE MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Bridgnorth
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Bridgnorth Community Transport Group
We provide a community transport service for those inhabitants of south-east Shropshire who are in need of such a service because of age, sickness or disability (mental or physical) or poverty or…
The Old Age Pensioners' Rest Room Madeley
Madeley Rest Room is a club for retired people meeting for Christian fellowship every Friday morning in our own building, when we listen to a variety of different speakers. There are regular…
Age Concern Madeley Day Centre
Day Centre care for the elderly - to provide support and relief for the aged
Part of St Philips Care
Ditton Priors Care Centre is one of 31 homes run by St Philips Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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