Abbey Care Direct Limited
Residential care home · Shrewsbury
Sabrina House, 49 Longden Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 7HW
Run by Abbey Care Direct Ltd
- GoodCQC · Jun 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds14
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01743 233832
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 11 June 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Abbey Care Direct Limited
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-123896865
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Abbey Care Direct Limited
Abbey Care Direct Limited provides private domiciliary care in people’s own homes, from occasional check-ins to several visits a day. Personal care, companionship and medication support are among the named services, alongside dementia, respite and end-of-life care.
Carers can assist with washing, dressing and bathing, while companionship visits may involve conversation or walks. Care plans are written with each person, and the service can provide 15-minute calls where appropriate, longer visits or one-off support according to the agreed need. Visits can take place as little as once a fortnight or several times a day.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Shrewsbury
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BriarfieldsShrewsbury | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Ferns Residential HomeShrewsbury | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Swan Hill House Residential HomeShrewsbury | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| 38 Torrin DriveShrewsbury | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Radbrook Nursing HomeShrewsbury | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Visits from occasional check-ins to several daily calls
Ask about
- 15-minute check-ins are available where appropriate
Suits: People needing flexible care at home
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Sabrina House, 49 Longden Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 7HW
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Questions families ask
Can they provide a short visit to check on someone or give medication?
Yes. They offer 15-minute calls, where appropriate, to check that someone is well or administer medication.
Can they arrange a one-off care visit?
Yes. They can provide anything from a one-off visit to visits once a year or several times a day.
Can they change the carer if the client does not get along with them?
Yes. They recognise that not everyone gets along and allow the person receiving care to decline a particular carer.
How much does Abbey Care Direct Limited cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Abbey Care Direct Limited for its weekly fee. As a guide, Shropshire council paid on average £918 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.