Leabrook Lodge
Leabrook Lodge is a home care agency in Oswestry, Shropshire (SY10 7HD). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Leabrook Lodge
We at Leabrook Lodge are proud to provide compassionate home care to older people and adults across Oswestry and the surrounding Shropshire communities. As a dedicated home care agency, we bring professional, personalised support directly to the people who need it, in the place they know and love best: their own home. Operating from the heart of Oswestry within the SY postcode area, we are well placed to reach families throughout this welcoming market town and the wider West Midlands region. Our local roots mean we understand the rhythms of life in this part of Shropshire, and we tailor our visits and routines to fit comfortably around each person's daily life, household and neighbourhood. Home care is built on trust, consistency and genuine human warmth, and these values sit at the centre of everything we do. We specialise in supporting older people who wish to remain independent at home, individuals living with a physical disability, and those managing visual or hearing impairment. In practice, this means we work closely with each person and their loved ones to understand exactly what helpful support looks like for them. For one person, that might mean assistance with personal care, mobility and medication first thing in the morning. For another, it might be help with meal preparation, light housekeeping, companionship or accompanied trips into the community. For families supporting a relative with sensory loss, our team takes time to adapt the way we communicate, ensuring that every visit feels calm, clear and reassuring. We recognise that inviting carers into a loved one's home is a significant decision, and we never take that responsibility lightly. Our aim is to become a familiar, friendly presence: a small, dependable team who know how someone likes their tea, which chair is their favourite, and what truly matters to them. This continuity is especially important for people living with physical disabilities or sensory impairments, where a consistent approach can make a real difference to confidence, comfort and wellbeing. In our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission, dated 18 May 2023, Leabrook Lodge received an overall rating of Requires Improvement. Within that inspection, we were rated Good for being Effective, Caring and Responsive, which reflects the warmth of our team, the skill they bring to each visit, and the way care is shaped around individual needs. The areas identified as Requires Improvement, under Safe and Well led, are ones we take very seriously. We are using the inspection findings as a clear roadmap for strengthening our practice, sharpening our oversight, and ensuring that every aspect of the support we provide meets the high standard our community deserves. We believe openness about our rating is part of being trustworthy, and we are always happy to talk through what it means and the steps we are taking in response. If you are exploring home care options in Oswestry for yourself or someone you love, we would be delighted to hear from you. Whether you are at the very start of your search or ready to arrange support, our team is here to listen without pressure, answer your questions honestly, and help you understand whether Leabrook Lodge feels like the right fit. Please reach out at a time that suits you, and let us help you take the next step with confidence and peace of mind.
Care provided at Leabrook Lodge
- Older person care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 28 August 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Leabrook Lodge
Where is Leabrook Lodge located?
Leabrook Lodge is a home care agency based in Oswestry, Shropshire (SY10 7HD), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Leabrook Lodge provide?
Leabrook Lodge is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Leabrook Lodge's CQC rating?
Leabrook Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 28 August 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Questions families ask about Leabrook Lodge
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
No. Leabrook Lodge Limited does not list dementia care on the CQC register. Choose an agency that does if dementia is part of the picture.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. Leabrook Lodge Limited covers roughly 10 miles from Oswestry.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the West Midlands
Leabrook Lodge Limited has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the West Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £26 to £31 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the West Midlands, not a quote from Leabrook Lodge Limited. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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