The Wheatlands

The Wheatlands is a residential care home in Shrewsbury, in the Shropshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 9 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Condover College, which operates 14 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published January 2019, the CQC rated The Wheatlands 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.

The Wheatlands has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. 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 The Wheatlands include Briery Lodge, The Coach House and The Old Vicarage. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.