Runwood
Low Furlong
Residential care home in Shipston-on-stour, Warwickshire
Operated by Runwood
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About
Low Furlong is a 68-bed residential care home in Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, operated by Runwood. It provides residential and dementia care for older people aged 65 and over, as well as younger adults and people with physical disabilities or sensory impairment. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Outstanding overall in 2023, with Outstanding grades for responsiveness and leadership, and Good grades across safety, effectiveness and caring.
The home is part of Runwood's group of care settings. Staff support residents with personalised care tailored to individual needs.
What inspectors found
CQC: OutstandingReport published 24 January 2023 · Last inspected 29 December 2022
Inspectors described very high standards at this 68-bed residential home, which also supports people with dementia. They credited strong leadership, a motivated and well-supported staff team, and a full programme of activities that encourages people to stay connected with the local community. Relatives and people living there said they felt the home was safe, with enough staff and risks managed through regular assessment.
- Leadership that is open, committed to high standards and encourages staff development
- Person-centred care that meets individual needs, with staff building relationships and supporting emotional wellbeing
- A varied activities programme and links to the local community that give people purpose
- Continuous improvement driven by governance processes, feedback and learning from incidents and complaints
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
Specialist care
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 400 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 SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
34 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia 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 Warwickshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £881 |
| 2025 | £916 |
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Local health safety net
Low Furlong is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Horton General Hospital, 12.6 miles away. The local GP practice is SHIPSTON MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Shipston-on-stour
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Shipston-on-stour and District
Provide lunch clubs and outings.
Cotswold Friends
Cotswold Friends provides transport, carer respite and befriending services, and lunch clubs to elderly, disabled and isolated residents of the Cotswolds.
The Fielding Day Centre
Lunch Club for the elderly
Part of Runwood
Low Furlong is one of 66 homes run by Runwood 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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