River Meadows Nursing Home

Edgebolton, Shawbury, Shrewsbury SY4 4EL
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  • River Meadows Nursing Home, Shrewsbury
River Meadows Nursing Home, in Shrewsbury, is a renovated nineteenth century farmhouse that has now been restructured to provide a comfortable living environment for up to forty-four residents.

All the rooms at the home are en-suite, in which residents are allowed to add their own furniture and belongings, as well as receiving regular visits from families and loved ones.

Staff have a great deal of medical expertise to source and a popular food menu ensures that all residents' dietary needs are met, while a secure garden is a great place to relax in the sunny weather.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 44 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £950 – £1095

Nursing rate listed doesn't include the extra FNC charge.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact River Meadows Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Alison Peake (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 54+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2019
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (34)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (5)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (34)

Parking

  • Private parking on site.

River Meadows Nursing Home Reviews (14)

9.8

River Meadows Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.802) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time River Meadows Nursing Home has 14 reviews.

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Review from R B (Respite Resident) published on 4 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Well looked after, activities very good, I couldn't walk when I went into River Meadows but after 15 weeks, I came home to no help, climbing stairs, abandoned my walking stick. Was driving within 2 weeks, drove 200 miles in a day, sold two houses and bought myself a bungalow in the area. Now selling
my husband's collectables and packing ready to move. Now cancelling my attorneys because they have let me down very badly. They have been emptying my house without my permission lots of things are missing. Sorry for the delay.
Reply from Macie Cox, Marketing Executive at River Meadows Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we all really appreciate it here at River Meadows. It makes us so happy to hear that you're thriving, we're always here for a chat if you fancy popping in for a drink!

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Review from Lesley K (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It took me a while to find the right nursing home for Mum. I visited quite a few, however as soon as I went to River Meadows it just felt right - good positive atmosphere etc, friendly home. Mum was at the home from June 2024 to her passing in March 2025. It has been a wonderful place for her, where
she has been cared for at a high standard in all aspects. She also made friends with some of the residents and they enjoyed various events and eating together too. The team made Mum's visitors feel so welcome including myself and I got to know the staff well over the month. Everyone from managers to nurses, admin team, care staff, chef and cleaners seemed to know my mum and know what she liked etc. The care was exceptional and to add to this the home has Henry who liked going in Mum's room and she believed he was her cat! Even as the end was coming for Mum, the team looked after her, made sure she was comfortable and kept me informed at every stage. Their kindness and sensitivity has been really appreciated by me, family and friends who have visited. If you ever need me to give a recommendation for someone considering River Meadows I would do that willingly. I would also say that prior to moving there my Mum was at her home and due to her deterioration, it became a burden for me to look after her plus work full-time, my relationship was strained as I was exhausted. Mum's stay at River Measows gave me back my mum and our relationship blossomed again. This was an added bonus I didn't expect. So a big thank you to all of the team who looked after my mum and inadvertently looked after me too. Note - I can't really comment on activities, but I am sure they are excellent and I know that my mum was always included, but due to working I wasn't really around to observe this.
Reply from Macie Cox, Marketing Executive at River Meadows Nursing Home

Thank you so much for all of your kind words about River Meadows, we all appreciate it hugely. Mum is so missed by us all at River but we are so pleased that we could give you a helping hand during these tough moments. Our door is always open, please pop in for a cuppa whenever - sending our love always at this hard time for you and your family.

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Review from M R (Mother of Resident) published on 17 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Daughter received nothing but first-class professional care during her time in River Meadows, right up to her death. The manager was so supportive and kept us so informed at all times. I did not have the pleasure to visit River Meadows as I was caring for her dad who also passed away recently. But
I will never forget the manager and her team's kindness and support, they attended to everything and I mean everything.
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Review from Laney M (Niece of Resident) published on 5 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Uncle - who is 80 years of age - is currently receiving respite care at River Meadows whilst he is waiting for medical treatment following a recent hospital admission. As part of this is vision-related, he cannot function safely at home but also now has issues with severe anxiety. This makes it impossible
for him to care for himself in a domestic environment at present, so he is staying at River Meadows until his operations and referrals have been carried out and we can plan a route forward.
Having lived in the same house for over sixty years, this has not been an easy transition for him and let's just say he has not always been the most enthusiastic and cooperative resident! Of course, much of this is due to his current health and anxiety issues, and as such, the team have been both patient and understanding. He's started on some medication and is now much more relaxed and settled.
I'm kept in the loop where needed and the manager and the team go out of their way to help me when I have a query.
Reply from Macie Cox, Marketing Executive at River Meadows Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your lovely review of River Meadows, we really appreciate it! We are so pleased that your uncle has settled in. If there's anything more we can do please don't hesitate to let us know!

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Review from A J (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding clinical and medical support. Friendly, caring, approachable staff. Good food. A room with a beautiful view over open countryside and en suite toilet and washroom. Exceptional activities, entertainment and individual support by a full-time member of staff. Meeting for residents and family
members. It is such a relief that Mum is living somewhere with this level of 24-hour care and support when she needed it and is happy here. Highly recommended.
Reply from Macie Cox, Marketing Executive at River Meadows Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind review of River Meadows, we really appreciate your support! River Meadows is truly blessed to have such a dedicated team in a beautiful setting!

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Review from Susan D (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father was placed in River Meadows from another care home due to poor care. He was just left to lie in his bed and no communication.
From the 1st day of being in River Meadows, we saw a big change in our dad. He was eating and drinking sitting up. Sitting in a chair and most of all laughing again
and talking to other residents. We had our dad back. All the staff go above and beyond, I can't thank them enough for what they did for our dad. It's just a pity we didn't choose it sooner.
I highly recommend this home.
Reply from Macie Cox, Marketing Executive at River Meadows Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we really appreciate it here at River Meadows! That's so lovely to hear that we could bring comfort to Dad. We will always be here for your family, our door is always open to you.

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Review from Kim C (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What an amazing caring home. My father was end of life/palliative care and moved here for the last 5 weeks of his life. The change in him was amazing it was like turning back the clock 30 years. The laughter in his room from the caring staff banter was great. We knew we could leave him there without
worry. The chef did special menus for him. One of the staff took him to be pampered in the salon. The nursing staff are so caring and attentive answering all concerns. Being in River Meadows made my dad's passing for us as smooth as it can be because we knew his last few weeks he was happy.
Reply from Macie Cox, Marketing Executive at River Meadows Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your lovely review of River Meadows, we all really appreciate it. We are so pleased that you were happy with our fantastic team and we will always be here to provide support to you and your family if ever you need.

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Review from John C (Son of Resident) published on 2 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care my mother receives at River Meadows is outstanding. The staff do care. My mother's room is always clean and tidy and the staff respond to Mum's needs in a professional and timely manner. The staff at River Meadows have mostly been there for many years, which informs me that the management team
must be getting it right. Well done to all at RM.
Reply from Macie Cox, Marketing Executive at River Meadows Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your lovely review of River Meadows, we all really appreciate it! We have a fantastic team of loyal staff who we are so grateful for as they make River Meadows the homely place it is today!

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Review from R H (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have found River Meadows Nursing Home a caring safe environment for my mother. The staff are supportive albeit constantly very busy working under challenging conditions which I am sure is indicative of the social care sector as a whole. Any concerns are dealt with in a sympathetic manner. Management
are approachable. Lots of activities for the residents. Overall River Meadows is a lovely home.
Reply from Macie Cox, Marketing Executive at River Meadows Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind words! We all really appreciate your feedback here and are so glad that you are happy with our amazing team, they really are worth their weight in gold!

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Review from J D (Regular Volunteer) published on 21 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic activities coordinator although never enough staff, they are hardworking and caring. Management team are efficient and on the ball.
Best nursing home I've ever been in. Wonderfully caring and empathetic during end of life for my husband, extremely supportive to me.
Reply from Sarah Wilson, Operations and HR Assistant at River Meadows Nursing Home

Thank you very much for your review, we have shared this with the home.

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Review from H C (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are always very friendly and professional, also very knowledgeable and patient. They treat dad like an individual and remain respectful even when his behaviour is challenging. They include him in activities without forcing him to do something he doesn't want to do. The home is always clean
and tidy, the food is excellent and dietary needs are catered for. It really is a home from home, but it is the staff that make this home unique they are like one big family and it is because of their efforts and dedication dad remains there.
Reply from Sarah Wilson, Operations and HR Assistant at River Meadows Nursing Home

Thank you for your review. We have shared this with the staff at the home.

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Review from Frederick P (Son of Resident) published on 1 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother is extremely well looked after by kind, caring staff. Very clean, comfortable room and she is very happy. Excellent activities co-ordinator, doing lots of crafts and trips out.
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Review from Jackie H (Sister of Resident) published on 28 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't speak highly enough of River Meadows Care Home at Shawbury. My sister passed away recently in the home - she had been a resident for palliative care for 5 months. She could not have been treated better ANYWHERE. The loving care that she received from all the staff was without fault and it was
a great relief to me to know she was being cared for when I was unable to make my daily visits.
It is a very well run nursing home and I would be quite happy to spend my own final days in their care - but not just yet I hope!!
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Review from Gill L (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 September 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care and support for my mother was superb.
Brilliant staff who were compassionate and caring.
Lovely clean rooms. Marvellous grounds.
Cant praise this place enough. Thank you for all your help.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.802)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.802) out of 10 for River Meadows Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.902 for River Meadows Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (92 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 102 Ratings = 4.902
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for River Meadows Nursing Home is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.9
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 44 registered maximum number of service users is 8.8, which has been reached with 9 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 19 Dec 2018

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
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  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Bed Vacancies

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Meet the Team (1)

Alison

Alison Peake

Job Title: Registered Home Manager

Home Manager Alison Peake is a Registered Nurse with many years of experience in the field and is committed to maintaining excellent standards of choice, dignity and independence for service users by employing quality, valued and loyal staff. Alison has been the Manager of River Meadows for many years and knows River Meadows and Springcare inside out!

Frequently Asked Questions about River Meadows Nursing Home

What types of Care is River Meadows Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does River Meadows Nursing Home have?

There are 34 Single Rooms and 5 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at River Meadows Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Phone Point in own room & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is River Meadows Nursing Home to the centre of Shrewsbury?

7.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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