Meadow View Care Home
Shrewsbury, SY4 · 0.0 km · 11 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
NursingSpringcare Group
Respite care
£2,100 to £2,800 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
CQC: Good
River Meadows Nursing Home
Edgebolton, Shawbury, Shrewsbury, SY4 4EL
Nursing home · 44 beds · Springcare Group
- Weekly fee
- £1,350 to £1,700
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- December 2018
- Beds
- 44
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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River Meadows Nursing Home's stated fee
£1,350a week
About £70,200 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,700 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,344a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,345 a week less than two places.
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About River Meadows Nursing Home
River Meadows Nursing Home is a nursing home in Shrewsbury, in the Shropshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 44 residents. It provides care for older people and people with a physical disability. It is run by Springcare Group, which operates 31 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published December 2018, the CQC rated River Meadows Nursing Home 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.
River Meadows Nursing Home charges £1,350 to £1,700 a week for nursing care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £70,200 a year. It is about 80% above the typical residential fee in Shropshire of £750 a week.
There are 117 registered care homes in Shropshire. The nearest to River Meadows Nursing Home include Meadow View Care Home, Greenfields and Roden Hall Nursing Home, 3 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Older people
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Brand
- Springcare Group
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (December 2018)
- Council area
- Shropshire
- Town
- Shrewsbury
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.
River Meadows Nursing Home was rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and well-organised care with no serious risks or concerns.
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
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing care | £1,350 to £1,700 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1,350 – £1,700” View on River Meadows Nursing Home’s website | From the home's website “Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1,350 – £1,700” View on River Meadows Nursing Home’s website |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week near Shropshire, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about River Meadows Nursing Home
How much does River Meadows Nursing Home cost?
River Meadows Nursing Home charges £1,350 to £1,700 a week for nursing care (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for River Meadows Nursing Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated River Meadows Nursing Home Good in December 2018. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does River Meadows Nursing Home provide nursing care?
Yes. River Meadows Nursing Home 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 River Meadows Nursing Home offer dementia care?
River Meadows Nursing Home is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Shropshire listing for homes that are.
How many residents does River Meadows Nursing Home have?
River Meadows Nursing Home is registered for up to 44 residents.
Care at home
57 live-in carers within about an hour of Shropshire
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Most charge £960 to £1,230 a week. 52 can care for a couple. 9 years' experience on average.
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