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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 £1,000 a week, about £52,000 a year, based on 5 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £750 to £1,160. That is about 33% 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, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.

Nursing careFees published

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

Bowbrook House

Shrewsbury, SY3 · 30 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaEnglish Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,000 a week
No reviews yet

Cliffdale Rest Home

Shrewsbury, SY5 · 27 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaCliffdale
Fee not published
Area typical £1,000 a week
No reviews yet

Ellesmere House

Ellesmere, SY12 · 28 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaBestcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,000 a week
No reviews yet

Typical dementia care homes fees in Shropshire

Based on 68 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.

Residential dementia care
£1,000 a week
Usually £750 to £1,160 · 5 homes with fees

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Common questions

How much do dementia care homes in Shropshire cost?

Dementia care homes in Shropshire typically charge £1,000 a week, usually between £750 and £1,160. 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.