Nursing homes in Shrewsbury
15 of the 55 care homes in Shrewsbury are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 10 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 £1,500 a week, about £78,000 a year, based on 3 homes with a fee on record. That is about 100% 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.
Isle Court Nursing Home
Montgomery House
Ottley House
Portland House Nursing Home
Radbrook Nursing Home
The Mount & Severn View
The Uplands at Oxon
The Vicarage Nursing Home
Maesbrook Nursing Home
Oxbow Manor
Oxbow Manor
The Mount & Severn View
Typical fees in Shropshire
Based on 117 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.
- Nursing care
- £1,500 a week
- Usually £1,325 to £1,513 · 3 homes with fees
Not enough nursing homes in Shrewsbury have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.
Common questions
How much do nursing homes in Shrewsbury cost?
Nursing homes in Shropshire typically charge £1,500 a week. 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 Shrewsbury?
15 of the 55 CQC-registered care homes in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury?
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 Shrewsbury?
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.