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The Wheatlands offers a home from home atmosphere. The home provides home cooking, a homely environment, friendly caring staff and an atmosphere of peace, care and comfort.
The individual needs of residents are addressed...
Care Provided by Barchester Wheatlands Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 53 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Wheatlands Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Wheatlands Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lea-Ann Littler (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2019
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (53)
Parking
- Parking is at the rear of the building for disabled access
Barchester Wheatlands Care Home Reviews (103)
Barchester Wheatlands Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.616) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Wheatlands Care Home has 103 reviews.
My husband has daycare, now twice a week. As my husband's carer, I believe that the kindness and dedication of the staff is of an extremely high standard.
They offer valuable advise and friendship. Whilst collecting my husband in December, I myself became very unwell. The attention I received was immediate, low key and very kind. Having been reluctant to go down the care home route for quite some time, I am extremely pleased with the care and service provided at Wheatlands.
Thank you Jean for your comments, I will share these with our team. We feel very lucky to be able to have the opportunity to hear so many wonderful stories from our residents.
Staff so kind and exceptionally clean.
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay, please do not hesitate to call if needed.
Mother-in-law only had a week's stay but she was treated very well with kindness and consideration. I am aware this is more expensive care home but you get what you pay for.
I am so pleased that your Mother-in-law enjoyed her stay, she certainly made us giggle. It was a joy to see the improvement in her during that one week respite stay, getting to know people is one of the best parts of our job.
My mother received outstanding care here. All of the staff were fantastic but especially the carers.
I am so pleased that your experience of Wheatlands was positive, we are very proud of our team at Wheatlands and have some fabulous staff, please do not hesitate to contact us in the future if needed.
The staff are all very attentive to her needs and are very friendly.
It is good to know mum is safe and happy.
The food is of good quality and any medical needs are attended to immediately.
I am very pleased that you are reassured by the service that we offer. Thank you for your feedback, I will share this with the team.
My husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer/dementia three years ago and has lived in the Wheatlands for eleven months. I never fail to be impressed by all the staff. They are well trained, are always friendly and welcoming to me and clearly know and understand every resident and their personal needs. Their record keeping seems pretty good and they can each answer any questions I have. The peace of mind they give me is incalculable because I know my husband is comfortable and easy in his mind.
Thank you for your review. I feel very lucky to have such an amazing team and pleased that this is noticed by residents, families and loved ones. I will share this feedback with the team.
Originally entered for a one week stay but unfortunately fell in the bedroom on the first night and was admitted to hospital with a head wound. I returned to Barchester Wheatlands Care Home after 4 days and continued with my respite care and in fact, stayed for a further week. The care I received was excellent and they were aware of my condition and leaving hospital after my fall.
Thank you for your review, I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Wheatland's and met your expectations. You are welcome to visit at any time, don't hesitate to come and visit us at one of our coffee shops that we host each Friday.
The Wheatlands care home is definitely the best one I have been in. The staff are so caring and friendly and nothing is too much trouble for them. They look after their patients and seem dedicated to their care and comfort and well being.
Thank you Margaret for your lovely review. Please stay in touch and you are always to pop in and visit anytime. You are very welcome to come to our Summer Fayre Saturday, 11th August, 2018 2pm-4pm.
I would like to thank them all.
Thank you Linda, it is lovely to see you looking so happy. I shall pass on your very kind comments to our staff.
Staff have been fabulous across the whole home and very supportive and caring towards my brother. He was previously distressed and staff have offered much reassurance making us feel comfortable with the whole process.
Thank you for your very kind review of Wheatlands. I shall pass your comments on to our staff.
My experiences of visiting my aunt and uncle have always been positive. The home always has a lovely friendly atmosphere, the staff are brilliant with the residents and know how to treat everyone as an individual and know what that particular person will respond best to. When I visited today, it was singing time and lovely to see everyone having such a good time.
Thank you Janet for your wonderful review. I shall pass your kind comments onto our staff. We really appreciate you completing the review.
I cannot fault the wonderful treatment from all staff including office staff who have been so supportive and helpful. It has been a real pleasure to be looked after by such wonderful people.
Thank you Blanche, it is a real pleasure to care for you in our wonderful home.
Having been through a rather traumatic and stressful time I spent two weeks in respite care at Wheatlands where I received the rest, comfort and care I was in need of and am now feeling refreshed, rested and more able to cope with whatever life has in store for me. I cannot speak too highly of the dedicated staff who were all so kind, considerate, helpful and patient when coping with everyone in their care.
Thank you, for your lovely review. You are always welcome at Wheatlands, we look forward to seeing you again.
The ratio of staff to residents is very good and staff of all job descriptions are friendly and professional. Communication between the home and our family was excellent.
All the food is of a very high standard and there is plenty of choices.
There is a good selection of activities on offer including outings and lots of parties, to which family are always invited.
Thank you Wheatlands for all you did for my father.
Thank you, Jill, we all miss John very much. We all thank you for your lovely review.
And yes I would have no hesitation if I had to put him in for respite again. Thank you.
Thank you Sue for your lovely review. Please do contact us if we can help you further.
Very good.
Thank you Martin for completing and sending in your review. I will pass on to our staff and let them know how happy you are living at Wheatlands.
I find my brother well settled and happy, on good terms with the staff and able to chat a bit with them. His old habits of wanting to help or organise are present again but without his previous anxiety and irritation. The staff are always welcoming without insisting on invading conversation and I appreciate their warm support.
Thank you Helen for your review. I shall pass your comments on to our staff.
The home is clean and welcoming.
Thank you, Betty, for your kind review. I will pass on to our staff.
Pleasant and acceptable.
Thank you, Hazel, for your great review of Wheatlands. The staff will be delighted.
Excellent home. Friendly, welcoming staff. Warm, homely environment.
Thank you, Paul, for your review of Wheatlands. Hope to see you soon.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 December 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Bed Vacancies
Posted: 20 July 2026Please contact us for more information and to arrange a visit.
News (77) & Events (6)
- 22 Jul 2026
Our respite holiday stays provide a welcoming, home away from home break. During your stay, you can join a varied programme of activates, entertainment and social events. Or you may...
- 09 Jul 2026
We had the pleasure of welcoming the NHS Enhanced Care Home Team to Wheatlands Care Home last week. In Shropshire, enhanced care teams operate through Enhanced Health in Care Homes...
- 24 Jun 2026
On the last Friday of every month we hold our monthly community High Tea Society. Where good friends and new friends come together for freshly brewed tea, delicious cakes and...
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Awards / Recognitions (18)
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
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- 15 Apr 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Barchester Wheatlands Care Home.
Meet the Team (10)

Paula’s journey with Barchester Healthcare began in 2001, when she joined Wheatlands as a Care Assistant. She quickly progressed to Senior Care Assistant before taking a break to raise her family. Paula returned to Wheatlands in 2007 as a Senior Care Assistant and continued her career in care.
In 2017, Paula returned to Wheatlands full-time as a Senior Care Assistant, before being promoted to Deputy General Manager in 2018. In 2021, she took the next step in her career, becoming General Manager at our sister home, Field House in Church Stretton.
Now, in June 2026, Paula has returned to where it all began, taking on the role of General Manager at Wheatlands.
Having lived in Broseley all her life, Paula has strong roots within the local community. She has dedicated her working life to caring for others, with the majority of her career spent with Barchester Healthcare. Her wealth of experience, commitment and passion for care make her a dedicated professional and a valued member of both the Barchester family and the local community.

I have worked at the Wheatlands since 2015. I started as a carer on nights and I have now been promoted to Deputy Manager.

My name is Lisa. I joined Wheatlands in 2018 and was promoted to Administrator in 2021. I am responsible for all the administrative and financial aspects related to the running of Wheatlands. I enjoy welcoming residents and family into the home and helping to assist with the financial side of their stay.

I have worked at Wheatlands for 12 years now, I work nights and I have a really good relationship with the residents, I enjoy spending time with them as well as making sure they are completely comfortable and cared for.

I have worked at Wheatlands since November 2002, I started as a carer and have worked my way up to Senior and then Team Leader from September 2021. I am Team Leader on Corris House and have worked on there for five years. I live in Telford with my partner, I have three children, two of which work for Barchester Healthcare and my youngest is at Secondary School. I am passionate about my job and like to make a difference to the people I care for and to make sure they live a happy and comfortable life.

Carla commenced in the care sector in 1992 as a carer and has progressed in her career enjoying the interaction and commitment by looking after residents in a person centred way. Carla joined the Wheatlands in 2015 as a team leader on the elderly frail community she was then promoted to the administration team in 2021 where she still has daily contact with the residents within the whole home as well as the general running of the office.
Carla lives in Telford with her Husband Steve and has 2 grown up children and 3 grandchildren

Katie moved to Shropshire 6 years ago and was interested in a career change due to always having been in the Hospitality industry. She came to work at the Wheatlands as a Laundry assistant and it soon became evident how much passion she had for Activities.
Katie transferred to the Activities team and became the Activities Coordinator in 2022 demonstrating her dedication in ensuring the residents lead a varied and rich life. Katie is always looking for new ideas to promote our Life Enrichment and is always involved heavily within our local community with regard to promoting the Home

Since moving to Much Wenlock when my children where young, I have always enjoyed being involved within the local community from volunteering at the monthly church soup lunch to being the receptionist at Much Wenlock doctor's surgery.
Jackie befriends new residents and offers a warm welcome to their new home to help make the transition to life in our home as friendly as possible by introducing her to other residents and accompanying them to activities.

As resident Ambassador, Bridget provides invaluable insight and perspective from a residents point of view on the day to day management in the home.

I started this role in June 2020, and I have over 20 years of experience within the hospitality sector.
I love producing excellent quality nutritious meals for the resident and their loved ones, whilst always taking into consideration individual likes and dislikes.
I enjoy chatting with the residents and finding out what their favourite classic meals are, and then adding them to the menu for them. I try to keep a wide variety so there is a good choice for everyone.
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