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Care homes in Telford offering elderly care
Elderly care is offered by 11 of the 18 care homes in Telford, with 623 beds between them. CQC has rated 9 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 81% for elderly care across England). We estimate typical fees in Telford at about £1,340 a week for residential care and £1,540 for nursing careestimated. 2 care homes were last rated more than four years ago and 2 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Birkdale Residential Home was rated Good on 28 August 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 10 list dementia as a specialism; 6 provide nursing care.
- A care needs assessment from Telford and Wrekin council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
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- CQC rates 9 of the 9 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding, with 2 not yet rated.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Telford offering elderly care", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 11registered care homes
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 10list dementia as a specialism
- 6inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers elderly care in Telford
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 18
- Residential care · 12
- Elderly care · 11
- Care for adults under 65 · 11
- Dementia care · 10
- Learning disability care · 7
- Nursing care · 6
- Mental health care · 5
- Physical disability care · 5
- Sensory impairment care · 4
| Rank | Care home | CQC rating | Date rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birkdale Residential Home | Aug 2026 | 29 | No | |
| 2 | Telford Hall | Oct 2025 | 66 | Yes | |
| 3 | High Mount | Jul 2025 | 8 | No | |
| 4 | The Maples | Jan 2026 | 70 | Yes | |
| 5 | Wellington Hall Care Centre | Mar 2025 | 96 | Yes | |
| 6 | Myford House Nursing & Residential Home | Oct 2025 | 57 | Yes | |
| 7 | St Georges Park | Dec 2022 | 70 | Yes | |
| 8 | Barclay Gardens | Oct 2019 | 40 | No | |
| 9 | The Priory Nursing and Residential Home | Jan 2020 | 50 | Yes | |
| 10 | Priorslee House | Not yet rated | – | 71 | No |
| 11 | Archbridge Manor | Not yet rated | – | 66 | No |
All care homes in Telford with a CQC registration for elderly care. Order: rating, then how recent it is.
Elderly care in Telford: what the data shows
11 of the 18 care homes in Telford are registered with CQC for elderly care (61%). England-wide, 81% of care homes registered for elderly care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, 20 points above the 80% for all care homes in the town).
For elderly care, the top rated care homes are Birkdale Residential Home, Telford Hall and High Mount. Ratings run from October 2019 to August 2026, and 6 are from the last two years. Registered beds across these homes: 623, and nursing care at 6. 2 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Telford and Wrekin, 28 care homes are registered for elderly care, and 84% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Across Telford and Wrekin, 76% of care homes are registered for elderly care, against 61% here.
Care homes in the West Midlands typically charge about £1,295 a week for residential care and £1,520 with nursing. Specialist care can cost more; ask each home for its price list. How these costs are worked out.
What elderly care involves
Most providers list care for older people, because it is the commonest CQC registration. In practice it means support with getting washed and dressed, meals, medicines and mobility, along with company and watching for changes in health. What separates providers is staffing, continuity of carers and how closely the care plan fits the individual.
What to ask about elderly care
- How do you spot early signs of illness, falls or dehydration?
- How much notice do you need to change or add care?
- How do you keep the family updated week to week?
- What happens at weekends, at night and in an emergency?
- How is the care plan written and how often is it reviewed with the family?
Where to get support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. How to get assessed by Telford and Wrekin. Glossary entry: Personal care.
Elderly care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telford | – | 11 | 9 |
| Broseley | 5.3 mi | 9 | 4 |
| Newport | 6.5 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Bridgnorth | 10.9 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Shrewsbury | 11.9 mi | 16 | 9 |
| Codsall | 12.0 mi | 7 | 5 |
| Perton | 12.8 mi | 8 | 6 |
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What families want to know about elderly care in Telford
How many care homes in Telford offer elderly care?
Elderly care is offered by 11 of the 18 registered care homes in Telford (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Birkdale Residential Home, Telford Hall and High Mount.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Telford have?
Of the 9 that have been rated, 9 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 2 here are still unrated.
What are typical care home prices in Telford?
Self-funder fees in West Midlands: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,295 a week; nursing home £1,520 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Read the full cost guide.
Will Telford and Wrekin council pay for a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Telford and Wrekin council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with Telford and Wrekin council.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Telford?
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, 6 of the 11 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. Older reports: 3. A checklist to help.
How does Telford compare with nearby towns for elderly care?
Nearest towns we cover: Broseley (5.3 miles): 9, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Newport (6.5 miles): 5, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Bridgnorth (10.9 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding. Telford itself has 11, 9 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: elderly care around Telford
- Elderly care in Broseley 5.3 mi
- Elderly care in Newport 6.5 mi
- Elderly care in Bridgnorth 10.9 mi
- Elderly care in Shrewsbury 11.9 mi
- Elderly care in Codsall 12.0 mi
- Elderly care in Perton 12.8 mi
- Elderly care in Bayston Hill 12.9 mi
- Elderly care in Market Drayton 14.9 mi
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.