New Fairholme
Nursing home in Oswestry, Shropshire
Operated by Coverage Care Services
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
New Fairholme is a care home in Oswestry, Shropshire, providing nursing and dementia care across 88 registered beds. The home supports people living with dementia and physical disabilities. It was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades recorded across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home is embedded in its local community and maintains active links with Oswestry and the surrounding area.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 15 February 2019 · Last inspected 5 February 2019
Inspectors found that New Fairholme, which cares for people with physical health needs on the first floor and people living with dementia on the ground floor, follows its own systems so people's needs are met safely. Medicines are handled safely, staffing is sufficient for care needs, and staff are described as kind, caring and respectful of privacy and dignity. People have choice over their lives, enjoy activities and speak highly of the management team, and the provider's quality checks identify issues and have plans to address them.
- Staff follow the provider's systems and processes, so people's needs are safely met
- Medicines are managed safely, and staff understand each person's abilities and health needs
- Staff take a kind, caring approach and respect people's privacy and dignity
- People enjoy meaningful activities, including group and one-to-one sessions with the activities coordinator
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
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
89 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing 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 |
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Local health safety net
New Fairholme is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, 14.4 miles away. The local GP practice is PLAS FFYNNON MEDICAL CTRE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Oswestry
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
Oswestry and District Stroke Club
Social meetings once a month and outings for members
Part of Coverage Care Services
New Fairholme is one of 10 homes run by Coverage Care Services 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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