Bower Grange Residential Care Home
Bridgnorth, WV15 · 37 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £750 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Dementia care homes in Shropshire
68 of the 117 care homes in Shropshire are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 3 are rated Outstanding and 44 Good. A dementia care home is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia, with staff trained for it and a building laid out to keep residents safe and settled.
Dementia care homes in Shropshire typically cost £1,080 a week, about £56,160 a year, based on 6 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £813 to £1,190. That is about 44% more than the typical residential fee in Shropshire of £750.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,050 a week near Shropshire and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical dementia care home in Shropshire
£1,080a week
About £56,160 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,160 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,050a week
The typical live-in carer near Shropshire, set by the carer
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, £805 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Shropshire
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.
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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
Doddington Lodge
Kidderminster, DY14 · 28 beds
CQC: Good
Residential dementia care
£1,200 to £1,500 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
The Cedars
Wolverhampton, WV7 · 51 beds
CQC: Good
Nursing care
£1,300 to £1,700 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Weston House Residential Home
Whitchurch, SY13 · 38 beds
CQC: Good
Nursing care
£1,000 to £1,300 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Arden Grange Nursing & Residential Care Home
Bridgnorth, WV16 · 45 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Care home fees
from £750 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Bluebell View
Oswestry, SY11 · 80 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Care home fees
from £1,160 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Hendra House Residential Home
Ludlow, SY8 · 28 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Fee not published
Area typical £1,080 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
The Old Rectory Care Home
Wolverhampton, WV7 · 31 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Fee not published
Area typical £1,080 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Woodcroft
Market Drayton, TF9 · 50 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Fee not published
Area typical £1,080 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Abbey Care Direct Limited
Shrewsbury, SY3 · 14 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,080 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Alexandra House
Ludlow, SY8 · 22 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,080 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Bowbrook House
Shrewsbury, SY3 · 30 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,080 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Briarfields
Shrewsbury, SY3 · 43 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,080 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Brooke House Residential Home
Croesoswallt, SY10 · 32 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,080 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Churchill House Care Home
Ludlow, SY8 · 62 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,080 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Cliffdale Rest Home
Shrewsbury, SY5 · 27 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,080 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Danesford Grange Care Home
Bridgnorth, WV15 · 41 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,080 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Ditton Priors Care Centre
Bridgnorth, WV16 · 23 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,080 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Ellesmere House
Ellesmere, SY12 · 28 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,080 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Elmhurst Nursing Home
Whitchurch, SY13 · 54 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,080 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Four Rivers Nursing Home
Ludlow, SY8 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,080 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Hagley Place
Ludlow, SY8 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,080 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Hartlands Residential Home
Shrewsbury, SY2 · 31 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,080 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home
Shrewsbury, SY5 · 43 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,080 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
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.
Sadaf M.
1 review
From £1,050 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 19 minutes from Shropshire
Yasmin A.
2 reviews
From £1,138 a week, 7 years caring
Based about 20 minutes from Shropshire. Can care for a couple
Brian K.
1 review
From £980 a week, 12 years caring
Based about 26 minutes from Shropshire. Can care for a couple
Kulwinder B.
3 reviews
From £1,015 a week, 25 years caring
Based about 40 minutes from Shropshire. Can care for a couple
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.
Typical dementia care homes fees in Shropshire
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 68 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,080
- Usually £813 to £1,190 a week6 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,050
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Shropshire cost?
Dementia care homes in Shropshire typically charge £1,080 a week, usually between £813 and £1,190. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in Shropshire?
68 of the 117 CQC-registered care homes in Shropshire are dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What should I look for in a dementia care home in Shropshire?
Look for staff trained in dementia care, a building that is easy to find your way around, secure gardens, a calm routine and activities built around what residents used to enjoy. Ask how the home handles distress and whether it can keep caring for someone as dementia advances, so a second move is not needed.
Will the council pay for dementia care home care in Shropshire?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Ask the adult social care team at Shropshire council for a needs assessment.