Care Homes in Shropshire
Shropshire is a local authority in the West Midlands region of England with 115 CQC-registered care homes and 3,735 beds in total. 5 homes have achieved an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission , while 77 are rated Good. 21 homes require improvement. Care homes in Shropshire span 22 postcode districts.
Areas in Shropshire
Specialist Care in Shropshire
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SY8 (11)
TF9 (9)
SY5 (10)
SY1 (6)
WV7 (2)
SY4 (17)
SY3 (13)
SY2 (8)
SY11 (6)
TF11 (1)
SY6 (4)
TF13 (3)
WV16 (4)
SY9 (3)
SY10 (4)
SY13 (5)
WV15 (4)
Choosing a Care Home in Shropshire
With 115 care homes across Shropshire, families have 82 well-rated options to consider. 21 homes currently require improvement — always read the latest CQC inspection report before visiting.
We recommend shortlisting three to five homes, visiting each in person, and using our guide to choosing a care home to compare them systematically. Before committing, it is also worth understanding how care home fees are funded in Shropshire — the local authority may contribute towards costs depending on the level of assessed need and financial circumstances.
Shropshire has 5 Outstanding-rated homes — see the full comparison of best care homes in Shropshire.
Nearby Councils
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data