Weir Road
Care home in Shrewsbury, 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.
- 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
Weir Road is a 10-bed residential home in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, providing care and support for adults aged 18 and over with learning disabilities and complex needs. The home is part of a wider provision that includes education and community-based opportunities, with residents supported to develop independence and functional skills through a person-centred approach. Care is offered on both short-break and longer-term placement bases.
The home is situated within the local community and residents have access to activities and programmes both within Shrewsbury and at the main site. Support is tailored to help individuals work towards their own goals and aspirations.
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
185 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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
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Local health safety net
Weir Road is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, 2.5 miles away. The local GP practice is MYTTON OAK MEDICAL PRACT., 2.3 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.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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