Blackhurst Care Home
Residential care home · Shrewsbury
Blackhurst House, The Lawley, Longnor, Shrewsbury, SY5 7QJ
Run by Blackhurst Care Home Limited
- GoodCQC · Jun 2023
- 8.0Our score
- Beds5
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01694 771318
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 21 June 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Blackhurst Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-121996683
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Blackhurst Care Home
Blackhurst Care Home provides care and support for adults with learning disabilities in the Stretton Hills, Shropshire. Its registered scope also covers older people, mental health, sensory impairment and younger adults, within a residential home without nursing.
The service is built around person-centred support, individual choice and purposeful daily life. Residents are encouraged to pursue ambitions, take an active part in community life and make decisions about their own routines. Blackhurst Care Home describes its environment as stable, comfortable, safe and secure, with a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Its central aim is people cared for as individuals leading purposeful lives, rather than a one-size-fits-all model of support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Shrewsbury
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church ViewShrewsbury | 1.5 miles | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| Stretton Hall Nursing HomeChurch Stretton | 3.3 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Consensus Support Services Limited - ShrewsburyShrewsbury | 3.3 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| High RidgesShrewsbury | 3.3 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Field HouseChurch Stretton | 4 miles |
What stands out
What stands out
- Person-centred residential care
- Community participation encouraged
Suits: Adults with learning disabilities seeking purposeful support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Blackhurst House, The Lawley, Longnor, Shrewsbury, SY5 7QJ
DirectionsFeatured in
Questions families ask
Who does Blackhurst Care Home support?
Blackhurst Care Home provides care and support for adults with learning disabilities in the Stretton Hills, Shropshire.
Is care at Blackhurst person-centred?
Yes. They care for people as individuals, focus on outcomes and lived experience, and support residents to lead purposeful lives.
Does Blackhurst support residents to take part in community life?
Yes. They encourage each individual to achieve their ambitions and take a full and active part in community life.
How much does Blackhurst Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Blackhurst Care Home 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.