Darwin Place
Residential care home · Much Wenlock
Southfield Road, Much Wenlock, TF13 6AT
Run by Swanton Care & Community Limited
- GoodCQC · Apr 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds7
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01952 727162
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 30 April 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Darwin Place
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-126608063
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Darwin Place
Independent living support at Darwin Place is shaped around people with complex needs and their individual aspirations. The service sits within Swanton Care’s provision for older people, younger adults, learning disabilities and mental health needs.
Swanton describes a flexible approach that adapts support to each person, with the aim of helping people move towards greater independence and community living. Darwin Place is relevant to someone who needs residential accommodation alongside structured support. The wider organisation also offers supported living, outreach and complex care pathways.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Much Wenlock
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WheatlandsMuch Wenlock | 0 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lady Forester Community Nursing HomeMuch Wenlock | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lady Forester Residential & Day Care CentreBroseley | 3.9 miles | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Wrekin Cottage - Telford (West Midlands)Telford | 4.5 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Beech SpinneyTelford | 4.5 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Swanton Care & Community Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| High MountTelford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Eden ViewCambridge | Good | 8.0 | |
| Baylis PlaceHull | Good | 8.0 | |
| Acklam HouseMiddlesbrough | |||
| The GroveMiddlesbrough | Good | 8.0 | |
| Swanton House Care CentreSwanton Novers | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Gryphon PlaceNorwich | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Independent living support
- Flexible support around aspirations
- Pathways towards community living
Suits: People with complex needs moving towards independence
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Southfield Road, Much Wenlock, TF13 6AT
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Questions families ask
Does Darwin Place provide 24-hour residential care?
Yes. Darwin Place provides a 24/7 residential service in a warm, stimulating and safe home environment for people with complex care needs.
Who does Darwin Place support?
Darwin Place supports people with complex needs, including autism, learning disabilities, mental health issues and rehabilitation needs.
How much does Darwin Place cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Darwin Place 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.