
The staff are wonderful, the care is brilliant and I'll always be grateful for the five-star serviceS T(Wife of Resident/Service User)

We were always impressed by the cleanliness and general decoration of ElmhurstGill T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Elmhurst has gone above and beyond for the residents and familiesAmy T(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are wonderful, the care is brilliant and I'll always be grateful for the five-star serviceS T(Wife of Resident/Service User)

We were always impressed by the cleanliness and general decoration of ElmhurstGill T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Elmhurst has gone above and beyond for the residents and familiesAmy T(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

Elmhurst Care Home is family owned, and is situated in the stunning Shropshire countryside. Built on a single floor and with 54 bedrooms, Elmhurst offers quality respite and general nursing care, dementia care, and palliative support
Nutritious food and a varied activities timetable contributes to the residents' well-being. The comfortable communal areas provide a welcoming space for residents to socialise in if they so wish.
The whole team is dedicated to ensuring the residents' safety and privacy, treating them with respect, and responding to individual needs.
Care Provided by Elmhurst Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 54 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Hairdressing and podiatry are excluded in your standard fees.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Elmhurst Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Elmhurst 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Owner
- Elmhurst (Shropshire) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Paula Riley(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2017
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (54)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (43)
Elmhurst Care Home Reviews (65)
Elmhurst Care Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.966) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Elmhurst Care Home has 65 reviews.
All of the staff are so kind and caring, the home is spotless, and it's managed properly.
First class in every way.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt words, it was an honour to help you as a family and hopefully make a small difference during what had been a very difficult time for you all. I will pass on your thanks to the whole team and am sure your words will be appreciated.
Their home is spotlessly clean, and the food always looks appetising and smells good. My sister-in-law is very happy in her new home. I cannot comment on the value for money as I don't know the cost, but whatever it is it is worth it.
Many thanks for your very kind words, its pleasing to know your feedback is considered and reflected over months not just a one off experience. All of the team work extremely hard, its wonderful to know this is reflected in our care and the atmosphere, your sister in law has settled in very well and is a pleasure to have with us.
Staff highly visible and interacting with residents whenever I visit. Nothing is ever too much trouble.
Many thanks for your kind words which will be shared with the whole team, they all work so hard and its wonderful to know its appreciated and making a difference to others.
My dear friend has been at Elmhurst for over 2 years. I have never found her unhappy or uncomfortable, as a nurse of over 40 years experience I am impressed with the care she gets - both physically and mentally. The only deterioration I have noticed is natural ageing. When I visit all the staff are friendly, helpful and efficient. The place is always spotless, bright and homely.
Many thanks for your very kind words, I will pass onto the team who all work so hard.
An amazing care home who supported and cared for my mum in the last week of her life. The love they showed for her was unbelievable, and I cannot thank them enough for making her so comfortable. The care home is immaculate and extremely well managed offering a calming space for all who visit, excellent staff, and food, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone .
Many thanks for your kind words, the time with us was so brief but we know comfort and feeling safe was the priority and its wonderful to hear we achieved this. I will share your review with the team who will also appreciate your kind words.
Care staff are delightful! Nothing is ever too much trouble; they are worth their weight in gold! Lovely, clean and fresh accommodation, food looks lush. Would highly recommend.
Many thanks for your kind words and thoughtful feedback, this will be shared with the team as knowing their hard work is appreciated gives the whole team a real lift.
We were so impressed with the care my dad got at Elmhurst. He was nearing the end of his life and couldn't have been in a better place to end his days. All the staff were compassionate and friendly as well as efficient and knowledgable in their role. All would smile and take time to chat and answer any of our questions. The atmosphere is calm and and respectful and there is a high standard of cleanliness throughout the building. There was often a lovely aroma of baking as we walked near the kitchen and the cake I tasted was delicious!
Many thanks for your kind words and feedback, I will share with the team and I'm sure this will give them a great boost to hear how appreciated their hard work is. I know dads stay was only short but it is nice to know our care and kindness made a difference.
It was suggested by a professional care manager Elmhurst was the appropriate setting for mum and her dementia. March 2024. Mum arrived in April 2024, to date the experience has been first class. Driven by standards, compassion, empathy to better with practical implementation. That is hard to do - it's the whole team that make it work. So pleased.
Many thanks for your review, this will be shared with the whole team and I'm sure will be very well received.
Elmhurst provides a residents with a fantastic home where individual needs, wishes, are taken into account to ensure they are feel at ease in the terrific surroundings. Family and pets are made welcome at any time of the day. The staff are very caring and happy which in turn leads to a very relaxed environment.
Many thanks for your kind words and feedback, I'm sure these will be very well received by the team, I'm glad we made a small difference in the short time of your dads stay.
Her confidence has increased, she looks so much better, I have my mum back.
Thank you so much to all the staff especially in the Elizabeth wing.
Thank you so much for your kind review which will be shared with the team. It was lovely to see mum again and give her the time she needed to get her strength back.
Elmhurst is well run, has good facilities and is well maintained. The staff are helpful + approachable and the admin staff are flexible + adaptable. The place is run by a happy team of people.
Many thanks for your kind feedback, I'm sure it will be well received by the team.
I cannot praise this home highly enough. I visit several and this is way above any others in care provided, cleanliness, menu, outside space and friendliness of staff. From what I have observed on weekly visit, (on different days + times), nothing is too much trouble for the hardworking staff. All take the time to stop and say hello when visiting. They take great interest in all their residents. All treated as individuals. Just fabulous!
Many thanks for your kind words which are greatly appreciated and will be well received by the whole team.
Bedroom just perfect. Beautiful view - food quite the best + gardens. Company very good - made many friends! Staff - the best.
Thank you so much for your lovely review and feedback. I will be sure to pass this onto the team, who will be very appreciative of your comments.
We have appreciated what everyone at Elmhurst have done for mum and us as her family. We have been so impressed with the high standards you operate with throughout your business. We understand how difficult this task could be when there are so many facets to your service and where it involves a lot of very different types of staff interacting with one another under often challenging conditions. From a visitor's perspective we have always been impressed by how your staff have made our visits comfortable and enjoyable. Well done Team Elmhurst!
I will miss my interactions with all your lovely staff. Thank you for making mum's last months so pleasant for her. We appreciate that she may not have been the easiest person to interact with at times but she carried a lot of burdens, and in the end, she was just exhausted. You dealt with her with patience and dignity and we are very grateful to you. Finally, mum loved her room and the view gave her enormous pleasure.
Thank you for your lovely words and taking the time to do this review. It was a pleasure to look after your mum, moving into a care home is a big undertaking, it is important to us that we make it as easy and pleasant as possible.
However, without doubt, the best aspect of the experience at Elmhurst has been the staff. From the senior management, to the hands-on carers, their approach has been professional, certainly, but, as importantly, they have been warm, interested and genuinely caring.
Whilst my father is still finding the transition difficult, he has nothing but good words for Elmhurst and its staff. I couldn't agree more. We both feel very lucky that he has been able to move here.
Thank you for your very kind words and taking the time to complete a review. I will pass onto to the team who like to hear their kindness and hard work is appreciated.
They were very attentive to my godmother's needs, and the personal care and cleanliness of everywhere was exceptional.
My godmother was happy there, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Elmhurst to anyone.
Thank you for your lovely kind words, your god mother was a great character and is dearly missed.
Elmhurst is a top class care home, I can't fault it. The care my mum was given was second to none. So glad we chose this care home. The staff are lovely and mum was treated with care and dignity throughout her time there. Everything from the care, food, activities and the high standard of cleanliness is a credit to the staff and Management.
Thank you for your very kind words, the whole team work extremely hard in every department and its lovely to see this is appreciated. Your mum was really a lovely lady and is very much missed.
My mother went to Elmhurst Care Home direction from hospital. She had been in hospital for three months following a number of falls - arm and pelvis broken and head injury and broken nose. When she got to Elmhurst, she was not able to stand or feed herself etc. During her time there, her improvement has been astonishing - she is now well and interacting. The care could not have been better. All staff so brilliant and so kind.
Thank you Gillian for your very kind words. We are so pleased with your mothers progress, its so lovely to see her enjoyment.
Fantastic staff and environment. So warm, friendly and managing to create a personal environment in a well-run, highly efficient setting!
Thank you for your very kind words, I will relay to the team who appreciate to hear their hard work is recognised.
Our father lived at Elmhurst from June 2023 until his death in November 2024. This last part of his life was made so comfortable and enjoyable due to the incredible team at Elmhurst who could not have been more supportive to him. He often said, "I should have moved here years ago" and that sentiment was due to the genuine care and support that the team showed him. He was a sociable man and enjoyed the jokes and comradery at Elmhurst. The range of the daily activities was very impressive. One of the things he often said to us was "They go the extra mile for you here". It was the hundreds of extra things that the team did - arranging a social media call with his great-granddaughter on her birthday, making sure he had his paper, etc - that turned the Home into a home for him.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 12 April 2019Good
- 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.
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Elmhurst Care Home
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Elmhurst Care Home
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Elmhurst Care Home
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

Elmhurst Care Home is managed and led by Mrs. Paula Riley. Paula has many years’ experience within the health care sector; over 20 years as a Registered Mental Health Nurse. Paula is both a Registered Mental Health Nurse and holds a degree in Specialist Practitioner in Community Health Nursing. Paula’s career has focused on working with older people with mental health needs in hospital, care homes, and community-based services, including assessing and reviewing clients with complex health care needs on behalf of the NHS, and working as a Registered Manager within a small care setting. Paula’s experience and knowledge underpins her passion and commitment to working with older people and providing a high level of care.
Frequently Asked Questions about Elmhurst Care Home
What types of Care is Elmhurst Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Elmhurst Care Home have?
There are 54 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Elmhurst Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Elmhurst Care Home to the centre of Whitchurch?
5.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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