Care homes in Shropshire
There are 117 care homes registered with the CQC in Shropshire, West Midlands. 39 are nursing homes and 68 are registered for dementia care. 5 are rated Outstanding and 78 Good by the CQC.
We are still collecting fees for Shropshire: 8 homes have a figure on record so far. Where a home has told us its price it is shown on the card and dated. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.
Stay at home with a live-in carer near Shropshire
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.
The Cedars
Arden Grange Nursing & Residential Care Home
Bluebell View
Meadow View Care 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.
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 fees in Shropshire
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 117 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Nursing care
- £1,500
- Usually £1,325 to £1,513 a week3 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,050
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Nearby council areas
Common questions
How much do care homes in Shropshire cost?
We do not yet have enough published fees in Shropshire for a typical figure. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.
How many care homes are there in Shropshire?
117 care homes in Shropshire are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for a care home 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. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.