38 Torrin Drive
38 Torrin Drive is a residential care home in Shrewsbury, Shropshire (SY3 6AW). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About 38 Torrin Drive
We at 38 Torrin Drive are proud to offer a warm, welcoming residential care home setting in Shrewsbury, where person centred support meets the comfort of a true home from home. Nestled within the Shropshire community, our home provides specialised residential care for adults with a range of needs, in surroundings designed to feel familiar, safe, and reassuring. Our home sits in a quiet residential part of Shrewsbury, within the SY postcode area, giving residents the benefit of a peaceful neighbourhood whilst remaining well connected to the wider town and county of Shropshire. The domestic scale of our setting helps create a genuinely homely atmosphere, where each resident can feel a real sense of belonging rather than living in an institutional environment. Families visiting will find a place that prioritises calm, comfort, and the everyday rhythms that make a house feel like home. The care we provide is shaped around the individuals we support. We specialise in residential care for adults with learning disabilities and autism, as well as those living with physical disabilities and visual or hearing impairments. In practice, this means our team takes the time to understand each person as an individual, learning their preferences, communication styles, routines, and the small things that bring them joy. Support is tailored carefully so that residents can maintain as much independence as possible whilst receiving the assistance they need with daily living, personal care, and engagement in meaningful activities. For people with learning disabilities or autism, we recognise the importance of consistency, clear communication, and a predictable environment. For those with physical disabilities, we focus on enabling mobility, dignity, and access to the things that matter most. For residents with visual or hearing impairments, our approach is built around adapted communication and thoughtful environmental cues, so that no one feels excluded from the life of the home. Above all, we work in close partnership with families, advocates, and other professionals to ensure that every voice is heard and every plan reflects the wishes of the person at the centre of it. Quality and safety sit at the heart of how we operate. Our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection, carried out on 17 January 2019, awarded 38 Torrin Drive an overall rating of Good, with Good ratings across all five key domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. For families, this consistent picture across every area of inspection offers reassurance that our home meets the standards expected by the regulator, from the safety of our care practices through to the leadership and culture that guide our daily work. We understand that choosing a care home for someone you love is one of the most important and emotional decisions a family can make. There can be many questions, and often a great deal of worry about whether your relative will be truly understood, valued, and well looked after. We invite families considering 38 Torrin Drive to get in touch, ask questions, and learn more about the support we offer in Shrewsbury. Our door is open, and we are here to listen, to reassure, and to help you find the right path forward for your loved one.
Care provided at 38 Torrin Drive
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 17 January 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about 38 Torrin Drive
Where is 38 Torrin Drive located?
38 Torrin Drive is a residential care home in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 6AW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does 38 Torrin Drive provide?
38 Torrin Drive is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is 38 Torrin Drive's CQC rating?
38 Torrin Drive is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 17 January 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does 38 Torrin Drive offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. 38 Torrin Drive offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about 38 Torrin Drive
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. 38 Torrin Drive is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. 38 Torrin Drive 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. 38 Torrin Drive 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?
Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.
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
38 Torrin Drive 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.
- Residential care: £850 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the West Midlands, not a quote from 38 Torrin Drive. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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