Barchester Healthcare
Field House Care Home
Residential care home in Church Stretton, Shropshire
Operated by Barchester Healthcare
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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Field House Care Home is a residential and respite care home operated by Barchester Healthcare, located in Church Stretton, Shropshire. The home provides care for up to 20 residents and is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home offers residential care and respite stays for people needing short-term support alongside longer-term placements in the West Midlands.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 450 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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
7 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,320 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Shropshire usually pays £928 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £392 a week.
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 | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £900 |
| 2025 | — | £928 |
| 2026 | £1,320 | — |
What Shropshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Field House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, 11.9 miles away. The local GP practice is CHURCH STRETTON MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Church Stretton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Strettons Mayfair Trust
A community and healthy living centre providing services in arts & crafts, befriending, complementary therapies, creche, day care, health & exercise, IT & educational classes, leisure activities,…
Church Stretton Good Neighbours
Provision of transport to largely elderly people for medical appointments. Also delivery of daily lunches, weekly and monthly lunch clubs.
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Part of Barchester Healthcare
Field House Care Home is one of 240 homes run by Barchester Healthcare 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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