Wrekin Cottage - Telford (West Midlands)

Forbes Close, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 5LE

01952432065

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

28 May 2021

Provider

HF Trust Limited

Beds

16 beds

About Wrekin Cottage - Telford (West Midlands)

Wrekin Cottage - Telford (West Midlands) is a friendly residential care home serving the Telford and Wrekin community, offering a homely environment where residents are treated with genuine warmth and respect. Families searching for care in this part of the West Midlands will find a dedicated team committed to making every resident feel comfortable, valued, and at home. It is the kind of place where familiar faces, consistent routines, and a caring atmosphere come together to create a real sense of belonging.

Wrekin Cottage accommodates 16 people with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder. The home has revised its infection prevention and control procedures, which are now effectively implemented to keep people safe. The provider has reviewed systems to identify and address environmental issues promptly, minimizing risks to residents.

Effective systems have been put in place to identify and drive good and safe care provision throughout the service.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 June 2021

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 16 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TF7 5LE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Requires improvement.

Rating report published 18 May 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 28 May 2021.

Safe: Requires improvement
EffectivePublished 29 May 2019: Good
CaringPublished 29 May 2019: Requires improvement
ResponsivePublished 29 May 2019: Good
Well-led: Requires improvement

Questions prompted by these ratings

Safe: What changes have been made to medicines, staffing and safeguarding since this rating?
Caring: How do staff protect privacy, dignity and each person’s choices?
Well-led: What has changed in management, checks and oversight since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Wrekin Cottage - Telford (West Midlands)'s CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Wrekin Cottage - Telford (West Midlands), 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 Wrekin Cottage - Telford (West Midlands), 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 Wrekin Cottage - Telford (West Midlands)'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