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Nursing homes in Shropshire

39 of the 117 care homes in Shropshire are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 26 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.

Nursing homes in Shropshire typically cost £1,300 a week, about £67,600 a year, based on 5 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,160 to £1,350. That is about 73% more than the typical residential fee in Shropshire of £750. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee, direct to the home, if you are assessed as needing nursing care.

A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.

Dementia careFees published1 filter, 35 homes · clear

The Cedars

Wolverhampton, WV7 · 51 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaSpringcare Group
Nursing care
£1,300 to £1,700 a week
No reviews yet

Bluebell View

Oswestry, SY11 · 80 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
NursingDementiaWelltower
Care home fees
from £1,160 a week
No reviews yet

The Uplands at Oxon

Shrewsbury, SY3 · 81 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaBondcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,300 a week
No reviews yet

Typical nursing homes fees in Shropshire

Based on 39 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.

Nursing care
£1,300 a week
Usually £1,160 to £1,350 · 5 homes with fees

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Common questions

How much do nursing homes in Shropshire cost?

Nursing homes in Shropshire typically charge £1,300 a week, usually between £1,160 and £1,350. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.

How many nursing homes are there in Shropshire?

39 of the 117 CQC-registered care homes in Shropshire are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in Shropshire?

Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.

Will the council pay for nursing 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. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at Shropshire council for a needs assessment.