Care home
Ellesmere House
Care home in Ellesmere, Shropshire
Ellesmere House
Care home in Ellesmere, Shropshire
Operated by Bestcare
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.
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About
Ellesmere House is a 28-bed care home in Ellesmere, Shropshire, providing residential and nursing care. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2025).
The home supports older adults requiring residential or nursing-level care, including those with dementia and complex health needs. Ellesmere House is registered to deliver both personal care and nursing services to its residents.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 500 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
44 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
Ellesmere House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, 14.3 miles away. The local GP practice is CHURCHMERE MEDICAL GROUP, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Ellesmere
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Rainbow Foundation, Wrexham
The Rainbow Foundation is an active ageing charity working to improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of our communities through a range of interventions and services which; promote…
Oswestry and District Stroke Club
Social meetings once a month and outings for members
Wem Age Concern Day Centre
Day centre for elderly.
Connect for Life
Provision of stimulating Day Support for older people with memory difficulties or dementia with opportunities to make life enhancing connections with others Provision of carer respite, in a…
Part of Bestcare
Ellesmere House is one of 3 homes run by Bestcare 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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