Sandstone Brook
Nursing home in Whitchurch, Shropshire
Operated by Anavo 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.
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About
Sandstone Brook is a nursing and dementia care home in Whitchurch, Shropshire, with 68 registered beds. It supports older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities and people with sensory impairment, and it is regulated by the Care Quality Commission. The home is set beside a canal, and its communal rooms open onto a terrace, so residents can spend time outdoors. The home also offers short-term respite stays for families who need a break from caring. Its staff focus on residents' wellbeing, and the home works with local authorities to keep its fees accessible.
Care provided
Specialist care
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
54 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
What Shropshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Sandstone Brook is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Leighton Hospital, 14 miles away. The local GP practice is LAUREL BANK SURGERY, 4.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Whitchurch
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Bradbury Day Centre Trust
Provision of builings/facilities for elderly/old people/children/young people/people with disabilities/other charities or valuntary bodies and the general public/mankind
The Rainbow Foundation, Wrexham
The Rainbow Foundation is an active ageing charity working to improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of our communities through a range of interventions and services which; promote…
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…
Wem Age Concern Day Centre
Day centre for elderly.
Part of Anavo Care
Sandstone Brook is one of 12 homes run by Anavo Care 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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