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Abbey Care Direct Limited

Sabrina House, 49 Longden Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 7HW

Residential care home · 14 beds · Abbey Care Direct

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £750
CQC rating
Good
June 2019
Beds
14
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Shropshire
£750a week

About £39,000 a year

For a couple, two places: £1,500 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,050a week

The typical live-in carer near Shropshire, set by the carer

The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £145 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Shrewsbury
57 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Shropshire

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About Abbey Care Direct Limited

Abbey Care Direct Limited is a residential care home in Shrewsbury, in the Shropshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 14 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Abbey Care Direct. The home has been registered since February 2011.

At its latest inspection, published June 2019, the CQC rated Abbey Care Direct Limited Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Abbey Care Direct Limited has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Shropshire with a fee on record typically charge about £750 a week for residential care and £1,500 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 117 registered care homes in Shropshire. The nearest to Abbey Care Direct Limited include Briarfields, The Ferns Residential Home and Swan Hill House Residential Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Registration

Registered with CQC
February 2011
Latest CQC rating
Good (June 2019)
Council area
Shropshire
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Abbey Care Direct Limited was rated Good in all areas; inspectors found safe, kind and well-organised care, with one care-plan gap corrected during the inspection.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Abbey Care Direct Limited has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Shropshire typically charge about £750 a week for residential care and £1,500 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Abbey Care Direct Limited

How much does Abbey Care Direct Limited cost?

Abbey Care Direct Limited has not published its fees. Care homes in Shropshire typically charge about £750 a week for residential care and £1,500 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Abbey Care Direct Limited?

The Care Quality Commission rated Abbey Care Direct Limited Good in June 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Abbey Care Direct Limited provide nursing care?

No. Abbey Care Direct Limited is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Abbey Care Direct Limited offer dementia care?

Yes. Abbey Care Direct Limited is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Abbey Care Direct Limited have?

Abbey Care Direct Limited is registered for up to 14 residents.

Care at home

57 live-in carers within about an hour of Shropshire

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £960 to £1,230 a week. 52 can care for a couple. 9 years' experience on average.

See live-in carers near ShropshireProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Briarfields, Shrewsbury

Briarfields

Shrewsbury, SY3 · 0.5 km · 43 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaCoverage Care Services
Fee not published
Area typical £750 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Shrewsbury

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

57 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Shropshire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
The Ferns Residential Home, Shrewsbury

The Ferns Residential Home

Shrewsbury, SY3 · 0.6 km · 37 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaThe Ferns Care Home
Fee not published
Area typical £750 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Swan Hill House Residential Home, Shrewsbury

Swan Hill House Residential Home

Shrewsbury, SY1 · 0.9 km · 28 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialCharles Daker
Fee not published
Area typical £750 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week