Shropshire Respite Centre

Phoenix House, Tern Hill, Market Drayton, TF9 3PX

01630639534

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Shropshire Respite Centre Limited

Beds

11 beds

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Shropshire Respite Centre Limited runs in England.

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 Shropshire Respite Centre

Shropshire Respite Centre is a small residential home located in Tern Hill, near Market Drayton in Shropshire. It provides care for up to 11 residents across three distinct groups: older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia. The home's intimate size means residents receive personalised attention within a close-knit environment.

Operating as a residential care service rather than nursing care, it supports those requiring assistance with daily living and personal care. The centre is run by Shropshire Respite Centre Limited and serves the local community in the West Midlands area. As a smaller care home, it may offer a quieter alternative to larger facilities while maintaining the range of support needed for its diverse resident base.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Shropshire Respite Centre, 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 Shropshire Respite Centre, 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 Shropshire Respite Centre'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