Barchester Healthcare

Wheatlands Care Home

Name: Wheatlands Care Home
Address: The Wheatlands, Southfield Rd, Much Wenlock , UK, Much Wenlock, TF13 6AT, GB
Telephone: 01952 728 497
Price range: £1,245 per week

Operated by Barchester Healthcare

CQC good53 bedsDementiaResidential

NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement CommunityLow Recorded Crime

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.
Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).

AddressThe Wheatlands, Southfield Rd, Much Wenlock TF13 6AT, UK

Beds53

Weekly feefrom £1,245 · 2026

En-suite68%

Opened1995

All-inclusiveNo

MapGoogle Maps

About

Nestled amidst the serene landscaped gardens in the heart of the picturesque Shropshire countryside, Wheatlands is a warm and inviting Much Wenlock care home. It offers expert residential, dementia, and respite care for the elderly. As a part of Barchester Healthcare, Wheatlands is proud of its extensive range of amenities for residents to relish. These include elegantly furnished bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, a variety of comfortable communal lounges, opulent dining spaces, a bright and spacious conservatory, an activity room, and meticulously maintained gardens. The devoted team at Wheatlands ensures that life here is always vibrant and fulfilling. They offer a diverse activity programme, carefully designed to cater to the unique needs, interests, and hobbies of each resident.

Care provided

Dementia

Residential

Respite

Facilities

Dining Area

Gardens

Hair & Beauty Salon

Lift

Own Furniture Allowed

Pets Allowed

Quiet Area

Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts

Baking & Cooking

Beer, Cocktails & Wine

Birthday & Holiday Celebrations

Book and Poetry

Dance & Music

Exercise & Fitness

Gardening & Flower Arranging

Hair & Beauty Treatments

Visits from Children

Food hygiene rating

5of 5

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2025

Nearby amenities

Bus stop0.1 mi

Train station10.1 mi

GP surgery0.2 mi

Hospital28 mi

Local pub0.5 mi

Shops0.5 mi

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:

Other theft25%

Burglary13%

Other crime13%

Public order13%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Care fee trajectory

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Local health safety net

Wheatlands Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, 28 miles away. The local GP practice is MUCH WENLOCK & CRESSAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.2 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham · 28 mi

Nearest GP

MUCH WENLOCK & CRESSAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE · 0.2 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Wheatlands?

Wheatlands can be found in Much Wenlock and is conveniently near to many popular facilities.

How does the CQC evaluate Wheatlands?

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body responsible for overseeing health and social care services in England. Wheatlands has received a **good** rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided by the home.

What kinds of senior care does Wheatlands provide?

Wheatlands offers various forms of senior care including respite, dementia, and residential care.

What is the bed capacity at Wheatlands?

At present, Wheatlands can accommodate 53 residents.

Who is the proprietor of Wheatlands?

Barchester Healthcare is the owner and manager of this care home.

What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?

Wheatlands offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Hair & Beauty Services, Literature and Poetry Sessions, and Culinary Activities.

How much does care at Wheatlands cost?

The cost of care at Wheatlands can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care at Wheatlands is £1,245 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01952 454875.

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Appletree Grange Care Home, Chester-le-Street — CQC good

Archview Lodge Care Home, Dalkeith — CQC very_good

Ashchurch View Care Home, Tewkesbury — CQC good

Ashfields Care Home, Norwich — CQC requires_improvement

Information last reviewed September 2026.

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