Walsingham Support � Barleyfields House

110 Crowmere Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 5JJ

01473355746

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

21 April 2023

Provider

Walsingham Support

Beds

5 beds

Rating history

GoodSept 2015
GoodAug 2017
Requires ImprovementMar 2020
Requires ImprovementApr 2023

Rating dropped from Good to Requires Improvement in 2020.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Walsingham Support, which runs 18 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding, 15 Good and 2 Requires Improvement.

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 Walsingham Support � Barleyfields House

Barleyfields House is a small residential care home in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, providing accommodation for up to five residents with learning disabilities. Located on Crowmere Road, it is operated by Walsingham Support as part of their wider provision across the region. The home's intimate size means residents receive personalised care within a domestic setting.

The home was last inspected by the CQC in April 2023, when it was rated as Requires Improvement. This rating indicates that whilst the home meets regulatory requirements, there are areas identified for development. As a small specialist provider, Barleyfields House focuses specifically on supporting adults with learning disabilities in their daily lives and community participation.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Walsingham Support � Barleyfields House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Walsingham Support � Barleyfields House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Walsingham Support � Barleyfields 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