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Shropshire Care in the Community

Home care agency in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Shropshire Care in the Community

Home care agency in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Operated by Shropshire Council

CQC GoodDementia
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement Community
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.
AddressThe Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ

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About

Shropshire Care in the Community is a home care agency based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. It delivers care and support to people in their own homes, with a particular focus on dementia. The agency supports older people aged 65 and over, younger adults, and people with physical disabilities, mental health needs, sensory impairment, learning disabilities and substance misuse.

The agency was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2018, achieving Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia
Learning disabilities
Mental health
Older people (65+)
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairment
Substance misuse
Younger adults (under 65)

What's nearby

GP surgery300 m
Hospital1.6 miles

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenPlentiful
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsPlentiful
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysPlentiful

What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care — typically £22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care — typically £150–£220 per night
Live-in care — typically £1,100–£1,600 per week

Estimated typical UK ranges — Shropshire Care in the Community will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.

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Local health safety net

Shropshire Care in the Community is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, 1.6 miles away. The local GP practice is RIVERSIDE MED PRACTICE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital · 1.6 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
RIVERSIDE MED PRACTICE · 0.2 mi

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

Part of Shropshire Council

Shropshire Care in the Community is one of 3 services run by Shropshire Council on AskBart. See how the group's services are rated and where it operates.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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