Bondcare
The Uplands at Oxon
Nursing home in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Operated by Bondcare
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 Uplands at Oxon is an 81-bed care home in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, providing nursing care, dementia nursing care, and short-term rehabilitation support. It is registered to care for older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and people with physical disabilities and dementia. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2022).
The home is operated by Bondcare and delivers person-centred nursing and specialist dementia care, supported by local GPs and Shropshire's NHS services. Residents receive support from both a Key Worker Care Assistant and a Named Nurse tailored to their individual needs.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 23 November 2022 · Last inspected 26 October 2022
Inspectors found The Uplands at Oxon, a nursing home for up to 81 people, to be a well-run service with generally positive day-to-day care. People said they felt safe with staff, received their medicines on time, and were given enough food they were happy with. Staff were described as kind, trained, and well supported, and people were encouraged to stay independent and in touch with those close to them.
- Staff were trained and competent, and people felt safe with them, with recruitment checks described as protecting people from harm.
- Infection prevention and control, including COVID-19 measures, followed good practice.
- People were positive about the quality and quantity of their food, and their wishes and choices were respected.
- Quality monitoring had improved since the last inspection, and the provider was no longer in breach of regulations.
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Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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 SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
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 | Fees on request | — |
| 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 |
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Local health safety net
The Uplands at Oxon is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, 0.8 miles away. The local GP practice is URGENT TREATMENT CENTRE, 0.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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.
Part of Bondcare
The Uplands at Oxon is one of 67 homes run by Bondcare 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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