Barchester Healthcare
Wheatlands Care Home
Residential care home in Much Wenlock, 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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Wheatlands Care Home is a 53-bed residential care home in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, operated by Barchester Healthcare. It provides residential care, dementia care, and respite stays. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.
The home supports older people requiring residential and dementia care, as well as those seeking short-term respite provision. Wheatlands operates on the basis of tailored care planning to support resident autonomy and dignity.
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Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 250 m away
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
8 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 £1,245 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia 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 £317 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 | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £900 |
| 2025 | — | £928 |
| 2026 | £1,245 | — |
What Shropshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Wheatlands Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Princess Royal Hospital, 8.4 miles away. The local GP practice is MUCH WENLOCK & CRESSAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Much Wenlock
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Old Age Pensioners' Rest Room Madeley
Madeley Rest Room is a club for retired people meeting for Christian fellowship every Friday morning in our own building, when we listen to a variety of different speakers. There are regular…
Age Concern Madeley Day Centre
Day Centre care for the elderly - to provide support and relief for the aged
Malinslee Day Centre
Day Centre for Social Care for people over the age of 60.
Bridgnorth Community Transport Group
We provide a community transport service for those inhabitants of south-east Shropshire who are in need of such a service because of age, sickness or disability (mental or physical) or poverty or…
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For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01952 454875.
Part of Barchester Healthcare
Wheatlands Care Home is one of 242 homes run by Barchester Healthcare 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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