How much does residential care home cost in Shropshire?

Residential care home in Shropshire costs £1,437 per week based on the latest NHS England ASC-FR data. The national median is £1,196 per week, so Shropshire is more expensive than the national average. Costs vary by individual provider and care package — always ask for an itemised quote.

Will Shropshire council pay for my care?

Shropshire council pays for adult social care subject to a means-tested financial assessment. In England the upper capital threshold is £23,250 (savings + home value if going into residential care). Below this, the council contributes on a sliding scale. Above it, you pay the full cost yourself. Shropshire contracts with private and voluntary providers — you can usually choose your provider as long as the council's rate is met or you top up the difference.

How do I find a care home in Shropshire?

Shropshire council has a duty under the Care Act 2014 to provide information and advice on local care providers. Contact Shropshire adult social care team for an assessment. The CQC (Care Quality Commission) website lists every registered care home in Shropshire with the most recent inspection rating. TreatCompare cross-references CQC inspection data when available.

What's included in the residential care home cost in Shropshire?

Long-term residential care without nursing — accommodation, meals, personal care and supervision for older adults who can no longer live independently. The £1,437 per week figure is the council-paid average — what private clients pay is typically 20-40% higher because care providers cross-subsidise local-authority-funded residents from self-funder fees. Top-ups for nicer rooms, additional services, or location premiums are charged separately.

Is this the same as private care home prices?

No. ASC-FR figures are what local councils pay providers for the residents they fund — not the private 'self-funder' rate. Private clients typically pay 20-40% more than the council rate for the same care. TreatCompare uses the council rate as a baseline because it's the only nationally consistent published figure; expect to pay more if you're self-funding.

Residential care home in Shropshire: cost per week

The residential care home cost in Shropshire is £1,437 per week, which is more expensive than the national average. These figures show what Shropshire council pays providers for residents it funds — private self-funder rates are typically 20-40% higher.

Shropshire

More expensive than the national average

£1,437

per week

National median

£1,196

England-wide

Private self-funder

£1,868

Estimated (council + 30%)

What families may actually pay in Shropshire

Council baseline

£1,437

per week from ASC-FR returns

Annual equivalent: £74,724.

Self-funder guide

£1,724-£2,012

per week, using a 20-40% uplift

Mid estimate: £1,868 per week.

2.5-year exposure

£242,853

mid self-funder estimate

Council-rate equivalent: £186,810.

This is already a high-fee area. Room choice, dementia support and provider group can push quotes materially above the baseline. For nursing placements, the current England standard NHS-funded nursing care rate is £268 per week.

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Cost breakdown by category

Category	Cost (per week)
Residential care 18-64	£1,709.436
Residential care 18-64	£1,709.436
Residential care 18-64	£2,550.685
Residential care 18-64	£2,550.685
Residential care 18-64	£2,459.548
Residential care 18-64	£2,459.548
Residential care 18-64	£1,502.727
Residential care 18-64	£1,502.727
Residential care 65+	£894
Residential care 65+	£894
Residential care 65+	£738.356
Residential care 65+	£738.356
Residential care 65+	£900.11
Residential care 65+	£900.11
Residential care 65+	£1,315.831
Residential care 65+	£1,315.831
Residential care 65+	£865.492
Residential care 65+	£865.492

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