Alexandra House

Poyner Road, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1QT

01584872412

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

24 January 2024

Provider

Moorlands Rehabilitation (Staffordshire) Limited

Beds

22 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 5 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 3 are the same and 1 is lower.

1 of these nearby homes has been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJul 2015
GoodNov 2017
GoodJan 2024

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Moorlands Rehabilitation (Staffordshire) Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Good.

Average care home fees in the West Midlands: £912 a week for residential care and £1,308 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Alexandra House

Located on Poyner Road in Ludlow, Shropshire, Alexandra House is a 22-bed residential care home operated by Moorlands Rehabilitation (Staffordshire) Limited. The home provides care for older people, those with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments.

The Care Quality Commission rated Alexandra House as Good following its most recent inspection in January 2024. The home's position in Ludlow places it within the market town's community, offering access to local amenities and services while serving the wider Shropshire area.

With its relatively modest size of 22 beds, the home maintains a smaller, more intimate setting compared to larger facilities. Its mixed specialism approach means staff are trained to support residents with varying care needs, including specialist dementia care provision.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Alexandra House, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Alexandra House, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Alexandra House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees