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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.
Like so my mother craved independence but eventually, it became inevitable. I am very impressed with the care and consideration experienced so far. It has made a fairly traumatic event quite easy and the family feel confident that the right decision was made.
Thank you so much, Neil, for your review. I will pass on to our staff. Your comments are very much appreciated by all.
The Management, Carers and Support Staff, in my opinion, are dedicated, kindly and compassionate.
I can vouch for this because I have stayed for three separate weeks respite care in 2017.
My wife, who has vascular dementia cannot receive better 24-hour care than she currently receives at The Wheatlands.
Full marks to Barchester for ensuring this quality of care.
Thank you, John, for your lovely review. You are always very welcome and it is a delight to have you visit and stay with us. If there is anything at all we can help you with do not hesitate to ask. See you soon.
It's very sad to see my mum like this but I think she is being looked after to the best but her eyes are bad at times with mater and she says nobody talks to her. I know that its hard and carers are very busy, I just wish she could have nicer thoughts than she does. She is so scared saying that there is shooting everywhere but from what I can see she's cared for to the best of their ability.
Susan, thank you for your review. I have shared your feedback with the team. With a change of medication, Mum has settled on Memory Lane and really enjoys keep fit, music for health, sing along, loves a dance and reminiscing.
Very happy with the way Mom is cared for. Staff are always cheerful and happy. They always welcome us like family and keep us informed of Mum's condition.
Thank you Olwen. Hope to see you soon.
When visiting my mother I was impressed at how well and thoughtfully tables were laid, residents were given choices and their responses greeted patiently.
Attention to detail and care and respect for the residents was evident.
Thank you Cherril for your lovely review from us all at Wheatlands.
The food couldn't be better and the company is good.
I really look forward to going - I wish I could go every day.
Thank you so much, Gwen, for your lovely review.
Dad has been in Wheatlands for about 6months and during this time I have had no call for any concerns at all. Dad has improved greatly since being in the care of the Wheatlands staff.
Thank you so much, Cynthia, for your fabulous review. The staff will be thrilled when I pass this on.
His physical needs were always met, and with great sensitivity. Most importantly his emotional needs were met and Dad always felt secure and loved and cared for by staff who showed good humour, patience and kindness to towards him.
Staff were excellent in communicating with my family and I. We are very grateful that Dad was able to spend the last year of his life so contentedly.
Thank you, Lucy. We all miss your father very much and I shall pass on your kind comments.
One or two of the staff seemed a little disengaged but 90% were excellent.
Thank you, Gill, for your review. Your comments have been discussed with staff.
The help, support and understanding given to my mother-in-law and to us has been exceptional, especially given the challenges we had of a move from another care home in the south of England. Staff were extremely supportive of the logistics of arranging the move; in supporting us after the challenging journey, and in helping to get settled. Problems that had occurred in the transfer of medication from the previous home were identified and sorted in a professional, no fuss manner.
MIL settled in very quickly, and her room is very welcoming, she clearly enjoys her meals and is well cared for in her new home. It is a delight to see her well groomed and clothed (I very much appreciate the clothes labelling system!)
Staff are always extremely friendly and cheerful, and they encourage independence and interaction with others. Nothing seems to be too much trouble. They look after families well and seem to understand our needs and responsibilities too.
Thank you so much Denise. We are delighted with your review and I shall pass on to our staff your kind comments.
Facilities of a high standard including cleanliness, food and general environment.
Residents treated with great respect and dignity.
Cannot speak highly enough of the genuine care and attention our relative has received in this home.
As relatives, we are kept involved in the care programme at all times and are always made very welcome.
Thank you, we try our best. Thank you so much for your lovely review.
Staff are helpful and kind, food is excellent and communication is good.
I feel that staff have the best interests of my mother at heart and are striving to do their best for her.
Very happy with all the care given. Staff always polite, respectful, happy and willing to help and support. Happy with care given with respects to mother's epilepsy. Food standard good and plentiful. Overall, the care plan is very good. She is very happy here, this shows, I am calmer and happy. Thank you.
Thank you Judith for your kind review of Wheatlands. I am delighted and will pass on your comments to our staff.
The friendly environment and caring staff helped Mum settle in.
The full-time receptionist is a credit to the home, courteous, jolly and always willing to assist.
Thank you, Marilyn. I will pass on your lovely comments to our staff.
Welcoming, staff very thoughtful and kind. I am quite happy here.
Thank you for your comments and I am so pleased you enjoy living with us.
The staff are very caring and patient and are very knowledgeable about mum. They contact me if there are any medical problems and act promptly if a doctor is required or hospital appointment necessary. On one occasion, I was unable to take mum to a hospital appointment so they organised someone to accompany her as she has Alzheimer's.
When my grandad first came to the home I didn't know what to expect but my mind was soon put to rest when I met the lovely carers who were looking after my grandad. Everyone makes so much effort to make him feel at home here, which has helped him to settle in well. Now that there is a hot meal option at evening meal time this is much better as grandad sometimes misses lunch.
Thank you, Anna, for your kind review, I shall pass this on to our team.
My father was a resident at Barchester Wheatlands Care Home from April 2015- July 2016. (He had a short illness in hospital and died on 17/7/16). He was struggling to cope at home, was having falls and heart problems. He was met with kindness by the staff, referrals to the local GP and District Nurses were timely, and he was helped to feel safe and secure. He had a pleasant room with views over well kept gardens to the hills beyond. The food was very good and he looked forward to meal times. The staff were patient in helping him settle into the care home and were always welcoming to his visitors. There were some practical problems with the heating system and lift while he was there, but they were rectified. It was good to see some of the staff at my father's recent funeral.
My mother was in your care for eight and a half years suffering from Alzheimer's disease - hard for a daughter who lives two hundred miles away. You gave me 'peace of mind', three very important words. You cared for her with professionalism, kindness and gave her a life full of laughter, a life that I was unable to provide. But you cared for me too, I never felt guilty that I hadn't done enough. Your receptionist is amazing, a constant in those long years. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind comments.
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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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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