Stone House
Residential care home in Bishops Castle, 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-recorded crime).
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About
Stone House is a 40-bed residential care home in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, providing care for people with dementia. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with an Outstanding rating for Caring; it was also rated Good for Safety, Effectiveness, Responsiveness and Leadership.
The home is part of Coverage Care's provision in local market towns across Shropshire and maintains links with its local community to support the wellbeing of residents.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 5 July 2019 · Last inspected 29 May 2019
Inspectors found that staff at Stone House, a residential home for up to 40 people, were exceptionally caring and knew residents well, treating them as individuals. People reported feeling safe, being supported to take managed risks, and receiving their medicines and healthcare on time, with a nutritious diet and snacks between meals. The report describes a well-led service with good staff morale and procedures for monitoring quality.
- Staff were described as exceptionally caring, considerate and committed to residents' wellbeing and social lives
- Residents felt safe, knew how to raise concerns, and staff understood safeguarding procedures
- Medicines, health needs and nutrition were well managed, with healthy meals and extra snacks
- The registered manager was praised for leadership, and staff morale and continuous learning were good
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Fire station about 450 m away
Straight-line distances. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
11 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 | — |
| Dementia 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 |
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Local health safety net
Stone House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, 17.3 miles away. The local GP practice is BISHOPS CASTLE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Bishops Castle
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin
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Greenacres Day Centre
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Reabrook Day Centre
Day centre care for the elderly
St Giles Day Centre
The object of the Centre shall be to promote the relief of the aged in any manner which now is or hereafter may be deemed by law to be charitable within St Giles and the surrounding area
Age Concern Shrewsbury
The charity provides minibus transport, complete with drivers, at low cost, along with their replacement, insurance, maintenance etc. 1) To Age Concern Shrops, Telford & Wrekin for their eight day…
Armdale Day Centre
To provide a wide variety of services to one of the eight day centres in Shrewsbury run by Age UK Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, held weekly.
24U Childcare Funding (Shropshire)
The 24U scheme offers 15 hours of free early years education to eligible children. 24U is the Shropshire name for a central government initiative which seeks to fund 15 hours of free childcare for…
1Voice
1Voice is a UK based organisation that provide support, information and networking for children, young people, and adults who use communication aids, and their families, carers and other…
Showing groups across Shropshire.
Part of Coverage Care Services
Stone House is one of 10 homes run by Coverage Care Services 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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