Compare top-rated care homes across Oswestry
Oswestry has 10 CQC-registered care homes, in the West Midlands. Of those, 10 are residential care homes and 5 provide nursing care, with around 47 beds in a typical home. Whether you are looking for residential care, nursing care or specialist dementia care in Oswestry, the homes below are compared on the same official information so you can shortlist with confidence.
About care homes in Oswestry
Care quality in Oswestry is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which inspects every care home and publishes a rating. Across the rated homes here, about 78% are rated Good or Outstanding (7 rated Good, 2 that Requires improvement). We show each home's current CQC rating and link to its full inspection report, so you can read the regulator's findings before you enquire.
The type of care a home is registered to provide matters as much as its rating. In Oswestry, 7 are registered for dementia care, 5 for nursing care, 2 for learning disability and autism support, 2 for mental health needs. Many homes are registered for more than one type of care, so a dementia care home in Oswestry may also offer residential or nursing care. Use the care-type links above to compare homes registered for a specific need.
Geographically, Oswestry care homes are spread across the SY10, SY11 postcode districts, so you can focus on the part of Oswestry closest to family. If you cannot find the right home in Oswestry itself, neighbouring towns across Shropshire are listed below as alternatives within easy reach.
Care home fees in Oswestry depend on the type of care and how the place is funded. As a guide, self-funded residential care in the West Midlands typically runs to several hundred pounds a week, with nursing and specialist dementia care costing more. If the person needing care has limited savings, the local authority in Shropshire may contribute, and the NHS funds the healthcare element of nursing care through NHS-funded nursing care or, for the highest needs, NHS Continuing Healthcare. Fees are not held in the CQC record, so confirm the current weekly fee directly with each Oswestry home.
Residential and nursing homes in Oswestry
Illustrative New Fairholme
Illustrative Meadowbrook Care Home
Illustrative Old Vicarage Nursing Home
Illustrative Woodland Residential Care Home Limited
Illustrative Brooke House Residential Home
Illustrative Llysfield Nursing Home Limited
Illustrative Windsor House
Illustrative Hengoed Park
Illustrative High Lea House
Illustrative Bluebell View
Care homes near you across the Oswestry area
Care homes in Oswestry are spread across these postcode districts:
Care homes in Shropshire near Oswestry
Common questions about Oswestry care homes
How much does a care home cost per month in Oswestry?
Care home fees in Oswestry vary by the type of care and the home. Self-funded residential care commonly costs from around £3,500 to £5,500 a month, while nursing and specialist dementia care are typically higher. The exact fee depends on the home, the room and the level of care, and is not recorded by the CQC, so always confirm the current monthly fee directly with each Oswestry home.
Will the NHS or local authority pay for a care home in Oswestry?
It depends on the person's needs and finances. Shropshire's local authority may fund or contribute to a place if savings fall below the means-test threshold. The NHS pays the nursing element of a nursing home through NHS-funded nursing care, and may fund the full placement through NHS Continuing Healthcare where health needs are high. A care needs assessment and financial assessment determine what is paid.
How many care homes are there in Oswestry?
Oswestry has 10 CQC-registered care homes: 10 offering residential care and 5 offering nursing care. You can compare all of them on this page, with each home's official CQC rating and registered care needs.
What is the average CQC rating of care homes in Oswestry?
Around 78% of rated care homes in Oswestry are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. We show every home's current rating so you can shortlist with confidence, and we link to the official CQC report for each one.
What types of care home are in Oswestry?
Care homes in Oswestry and across Shropshire include residential homes, nursing homes, and homes registered for dementia, learning disability, mental health and physical disability support. Use the care-type links on this page to compare homes registered for a specific need.
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