Lady Forester Community Nursing Home
Nursing home in Much Wenlock, Shropshire
Operated by English 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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Lady Forester Community Nursing Home is a 43-bed care home in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, in the West Midlands of England. It provides nursing care and respite care, the latter offering short-term stays for people who need temporary support.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its report published in 2019. Each of its five key questions, covering whether the home is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, was also graded Good.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 15 November 2019 · Last inspected 24 October 2019
Inspectors found that people felt safe and that staff were suitable to work with them, with enough staff to meet needs. People were kind and respectful, involved in decisions about their care, and supported to keep their independence. Inspectors described a happy, inclusive atmosphere, with good social activities and easy contact with family and friends.
- Staff recruitment and risk monitoring protect people from harm and abuse.
- Staff are kind and compassionate, respect privacy, and seek consent before providing care.
- People's health, nutrition and end of life wishes are well supported, and they are happy with the food and drinks.
- The home is well led, and staff feel supported and motivated, which contributes to a welcoming environment.
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.
Care provided
Food hygiene rating
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 850 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 SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
8 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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
Lady Forester Community Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Princess Royal Hospital, 7.8 miles away. The local GP practice is MUCH WENLOCK & CRESSAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.5 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Much Wenlock
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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
Malinslee Day Centre
Day Centre for Social Care for people over the age of 60.
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…
Part of English Care
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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