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Shropshire Respite Centre
Care home in Market Drayton, Shropshire
Shropshire Respite Centre
Care home in Market Drayton, Shropshire
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-recorded crime).
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About
Shropshire Respite Centre is a specialist respite care provider in Market Drayton, Shropshire, offering short-term stays for people who need a break from their usual care arrangements. The centre has 11 registered beds and serves residents across Shropshire and the surrounding region.
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
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Residential 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
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Shropshire Respite Centre is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Princess Royal Hospital, 12 miles away. The local GP practice is HODNET MEDICAL PRACTICE, 2.3 miles away.
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.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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