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Care homes in Church Stretton offering elderly care
Elderly care is offered by 5 of the 5 care homes in Church Stretton, with 136 beds between them. Among the 4 with a CQC rating, 50% are Good or Outstanding (versus 81% for elderly care across England). Typical fees in Church Stretton come to about £1,300 a week for residential care and £1,540 for nursing careestimated. 2 care homes were last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Stretton Hall Nursing Home was rated Good on 19 January 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
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- 3 list dementia as a specialism; 2 provide nursing care.
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- CQC rates 2 of the 4 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding, 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 1 is not rated yet.
To cite: "Care homes in Church Stretton offering elderly care", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 5registered care homes
- 50%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 3list dementia as a specialism
- 2inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Ranked providers of elderly care
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
| Rank | Care home | CQC rating | Date rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stretton Hall Nursing Home | Jan 2026 | 50 | Yes | |
| 2 | Field House | Jan 2020 | 20 | No | |
| 3 | The Sandford Nursing Home | Nov 2024 | 35 | Yes | |
| 4 | Caradoc House Residential Care Home | Sep 2022 | 11 | No | |
| 5 | Field House | Not yet rated | – | 20 | No |
This table lists each care home in Church Stretton registered for elderly care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating.
Elderly care in Church Stretton: what the data shows
100% of Church Stretton's care homes (5 of 5) hold a CQC registration for elderly care. 50% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 50% for all care homes here and below the 81% for care homes registered for elderly care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for elderly care: Stretton Hall Nursing Home and Field House. The newest rating is from January 2026 and the oldest from January 2020; 2 fall within the last two years. Registered beds across these homes: 136; 2 also provide nursing care. 1 of them is not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Shropshire, 91 care homes are registered for elderly care, and 79% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Elderly care is on 100% of registrations here and 79% across Shropshire.
Typical weekly fees in the West Midlands: about £1,295 residential, £1,520 nursing. Request the price list from every home, as specialist care can cost more. How we estimate costs.
About elderly care
Care for older people covers help with washing, dressing, meals, medication and getting about, plus company and keeping an eye on health. It is the most common registration with CQC, so most providers list it; the differences are in staffing, continuity and how well care is planned around the person.
Before you choose: questions on elderly care
- What activities and company do you offer, not just personal care?
- Will the same small team of carers or staff look after them?
- How is the care plan written and how often is it reviewed with the family?
- How do you manage medication, and who checks it?
- How do you keep the family updated week to week?
Where to get support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Ask Shropshire for a care needs assessment. What "Personal care" means.
Elderly care around Church Stretton
| Place | How far | Care homes | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Stretton | – | 5 | 2 |
| Bayston Hill | 9.5 mi | 4 | 2 |
| Shrewsbury | 12.1 mi | 16 | 9 |
| Ludlow | 12.3 mi | 10 | 8 |
| Broseley | 14.5 mi | 9 | 4 |
| Bridgnorth | 16.1 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Telford | 17.7 mi | 11 | 9 |
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Questions families ask about elderly care in Church Stretton
Where can I find elderly care in a care home in Church Stretton?
Of the 5 CQC-registered care homes in Church Stretton, 5 offer elderly care (Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Stretton Hall Nursing Home and Field House.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Church Stretton have?
Of the 4 that have been rated, 2 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding, and 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 1 has not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical care home prices in Church Stretton?
Average fees paid by self-funders in West Midlands in 2026: residential care home £1,295 a week; nursing home £1,520 a week. These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). See our full cost guide.
Will Shropshire council pay for a care home?
For residents who qualify, the NHS pays towards nursing through NHS-funded nursing care, and the council may help with fees. Under the Care Act 2014, Shropshire council has to offer a needs assessment at no cost. For the means test, a home is usually counted for care home fees unless it is still home to a partner or certain relatives (and not in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay); in England the threshold is £23,250. How to reach Shropshire council.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Church Stretton?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 2 of the 5 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 2 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Church Stretton compare with nearby towns for elderly care?
Nearest towns we cover: Bayston Hill (9.5 miles): 4, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Shrewsbury (12.1 miles): 16, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Ludlow (12.3 miles): 10, 8 rated Good or Outstanding. Church Stretton itself has 5, 2 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: elderly care around Church Stretton
- Elderly care in Bayston Hill 9.5 mi
- Elderly care in Shrewsbury 12.1 mi
- Elderly care in Ludlow 12.3 mi
- Elderly care in Broseley 14.5 mi
- Elderly care in Bridgnorth 16.1 mi
- Elderly care in Telford 17.7 mi
- Elderly care in Leominster 21.8 mi
- Elderly care in Wem 22.4 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.