Woodcroft
Residential care home in Market Drayton, 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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (Police.uk).
About
Woodcroft is a 50-bed care home in Market Drayton, Shropshire, providing residential and dementia care. The home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, with Outstanding grades for Caring and Responsiveness, and Good ratings across Safe, Effective and Well-led domains (2019 report).
The home is part of Coverage Care's provision across local market towns in Shropshire and maintains active links with the surrounding community. Care delivery and staff development are central to the home's approach to supporting its residents.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 700 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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
8 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Care fee trajectory
Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.
What Shropshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Woodcroft is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Princess Royal Hospital, 13.3 miles away. The local GP practice is MARKET DRAYTON MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Market Drayton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Audlem and District Community Action
Provides welfare support to vulnerable and socially isolated adults and older people and their carers which promotes social inclusion, community participation and independence. This includes a day…
Part of Coverage Care Services
Woodcroft is one of 10 homes run by Coverage Care Services on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
More care homes near Market Drayton
Information last reviewed October 2026.
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