Barchester Healthcare
The Mount & Severn View
Nursing home in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Operated by Barchester Healthcare
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.
- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
The Mount & Severn View is a care home in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, run by Barchester Healthcare. It has 58 registered beds and provides nursing care, residential care and respite stays. Before admission, the home carries out an in-depth assessment, and staff then draw up a tailored care plan for each resident. Respite stays can be booked up to a year in advance.
All bedrooms have en-suite facilities, and many overlook the garden or the show ground. Residents may bring their own furniture and personalise their rooms, including hanging favourite pictures. Meals are prepared fresh each day using locally sourced ingredients, and the home runs a varied activities programme.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2023 report, with Good ratings for being safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 15 February 2023 · Last inspected 10 January 2023
Inspectors visited a home offering personal and nursing care for up to 58 people, adapted over two units, and found people were supported to make their own choices and kept safe. Risk assessments and mitigation plans were in place, medicines were given on time by trained staff, and staffing levels met people's needs. The registered manager was described as visible and open, and feedback from people, relatives and staff was sought and valued.
- Risks to people were assessed and plans were in place to reduce them
- Medicines were given when needed by trained and competent staff
- Staff recruitment procedures helped protect people from harm
- Systems to monitor and improve the quality of the service were effective
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
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2025
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
185 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,295 Indicative fee for an en-suite room | Indicative fee for an en-suite room |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Shropshire usually pays £928 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £367 a week.
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
The Mount & Severn View is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, 1.1 miles away. The local GP practice is CLAREMONT BANK SURGERY, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Shrewsbury
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin
Providing services of a practical nature such as help in the home, gardening, diy, social day centres, pub lunch clubs, advice and information, advocacy, befriending, dementia drop in and respite…
Greenacres Day Centre
Provide social care for frail , socially isolated older people
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.
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For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01743 664086.
Part of Barchester Healthcare
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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