Ottley House
Corporation Lane, Cotton Hill, Shrewsbury, SY1 2PA
Nursing home · 72 beds · Barchester Healthcare

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,500
- CQC rating
- Good
- April 2025
- Beds
- 72
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £78,000 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,000 a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
Staying at home could cost about £156 a week less, £8,112 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,645 a week less than two places.
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 Ottley House
Ottley House is a nursing home in Shrewsbury, in the Shropshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 72 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by Barchester Healthcare, which operates 237 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2011.
At its latest inspection, published April 2025, the CQC rated Ottley House 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.
Ottley House 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 Ottley House include Oakdene Care Providers, Normanton Retirement Home and The Mount & Severn View. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Brand
- Barchester Healthcare
- Registered with CQC
- February 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (April 2025)
- Council area
- Shropshire
- Town
- Shrewsbury
Ottley House was rated Good overall; inspectors found kind, safe and person-centred care, with a fire-door problem dealt with during the visit.
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
Ottley House 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 Ottley House
How much does Ottley House cost?
Ottley House 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 Ottley House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Ottley House Good in April 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Ottley House provide nursing care?
Yes. Ottley House is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Ottley House offer dementia care?
Yes. Ottley House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Ottley House have?
Ottley House is registered for up to 72 residents.
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.
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.
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Stay at home with a live-in carer near Shrewsbury
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