Care Homes in SY4
The SY4 postcode district has 17 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 208 beds, falling under Shropshire council. 13 are rated Good. 3 homes currently require improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in SY4
SY4 covers the Shropshire villages and market towns of Wem, Hadnall, Myddle and the northern fringe of Shrewsbury — a rural and deeply agricultural postcode where the care home market is small but stable. The 17 CQC-registered homes provide around 208 beds, with 13 rated Good and no Inadequate providers — a solidly reliable quality profile. Wem is a historic market town with deep roots in the English Civil War, and the area is deeply rural Shropshire with homes serving a dispersed farming and village community with strong ties to the land. Families choosing SY4 homes typically value the countryside setting, lower fees versus south Shropshire, and the relative stability of a small-town care market with lower staff turnover than urban providers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the SY4 postcode area?
There are 17 CQC-registered care homes in SY4, offering a combined 208 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in SY4 have?
Of the 17 care homes in SY4: 0 are rated Outstanding; 13 are rated Good; 3 require improvement; and 1 has not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in SY4?
Landona House is among the highest-rated care homes in SY4, holding a CQC rating of Good with 45 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the SY4 postcode?
The SY4 postcode area falls under Shropshire. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in SY4?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Shropshire's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data