Briarfields

Logo of Briarfields, a care home in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, offering older person care, dementia care, sensory impairment support and younger adults care.

Briarfields is a residential care home in Shrewsbury, Shropshire (SY3 7JN). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Briarfields

Briarfields is a residential care home in Shrewsbury. We support older people who need help with daily living, including those living with dementia and those living with sight or hearing loss, along with younger adults who need a supportive household. Respite stays are available as well. What we aim for is an ordinary life with help attached rather than a routine everybody has to fit into. Residents decide when to get up, where to sit, whether they want company or quiet, and what they would like to eat. We help with personal care, dressing, medication and mobility, doing only as much as somebody actually needs, because taking over is easy and rarely helpful. Dementia care is a large part of our work, and the practical side of it is unglamorous. Keeping the daily rhythm and surroundings consistent. Giving somebody time to find their words instead of finishing their sentence. Knowing enough about a person's earlier life to understand what a worry is really about. Families hold most of that knowledge and we ask for it early rather than guessing. For residents living with sight or hearing loss, unhurried communication and a thoughtfully arranged environment make most of the difference, and we take time over both. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Come and see us on an ordinary afternoon and ask us the awkward questions as well as the easy ones.

Care provided at Briarfields

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Briarfields

Where is Briarfields located?

Briarfields is a residential care home in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 7JN. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Briarfields provide?

Briarfields is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Briarfields's CQC rating?

Briarfields is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 22 January 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Briarfields provide dementia care?

Yes. Briarfields supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Briarfields offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Briarfields offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Briarfields

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Briarfields is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Briarfields is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Briarfields offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Briarfields supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the West Midlands

Briarfields has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the West Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the West Midlands, not a quote from Briarfields. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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