Care Homes in Hereford: compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support
Compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support across Hereford, then pressure-test costs, quality, inspection freshness and local risk before you shortlist.
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Hereford Care Home Market
Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from regulatory, financial, and food safety data
Based on official inspection reports
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
What the local care home market looks like in Hereford
Across Hereford and surrounding areas
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
Homes trending upward based on recent official inspections
Based on public financial records found for 28 homes
32 homes currently lack a registered manager
Official Rating Breakdown
CQC Quality by Domain
Average scores across Hereford care homes
Hereford homes rate strongest on Caring and weakest on Safe.
Inspection Freshness
How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator
90% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports verify against multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Public Financial Risk
Public company filing signals across company-backed care homes in Hereford
Based on public financial records · 28 homes analysed
Hereford Care Market Analysis 2025
Herefordshire's rural geography means care homes serve wide catchment areas, making location choice particularly important for families who want to visit regularly.
Homes rated Good or Outstanding by CQC, above the national average, with smaller homes offering a personal, community-focused approach.
Hereford's small care market means the most popular homes maintain waiting lists, making early research and analysis essential for families planning ahead.
Care Standards in Hereford
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 18 homes
Overall quality
82%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
33 homes
Alzheimer's support (97%)
Food hygiene
4.9/5
32 homes with FSA data
Financial resilience
54%
show no financial risk indicators
Specialist Care Coverage
33 (97%)
Alzheimer's
32 (94%)
Stroke Recovery
23 (68%)
Dementia
22 (65%)
Physical Disability
14 (41%)
Palliative / End of Life
13 (38%)
Mental Health
Food Hygiene
32 of Hereford homes assessed
Financial Health
28 of 18 homes assessed
Show low public financial risk
Care Homes by Hereford Area
Care homes across Hereford's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
Whitecross
A popular residential area west of Hereford city centre, Whitecross offers a mix of period and modern housing along the Whitecross Road corridor. Care homes here benefit from proximity to the Three Elms Trading Estate amenities and easy access to the A438 toward Brecon and the Welsh borders.
3 care homes available
Tupsley
Situated east of the city centre near Hereford County Hospital, Tupsley is a practical choice for families who value proximity to acute healthcare services. The area has a suburban character with local shops on Ledbury Road and attractive walks along the River Lugg.
3 care homes available
Belmont
A southern suburb anchored by the historic Belmont Abbey and its tranquil grounds, Belmont offers a peaceful setting with good access to the A465 toward Abergavenny. Care homes here attract families seeking a contemplative, semi-rural environment within minutes of the city centre.
3 care homes available
Hampton Park
One of Hereford's newer residential developments on the northern fringe, Hampton Park combines modern housing with views toward Dinmore Hill and the Lugg Meadows. Purpose-built care facilities here offer contemporary standards in an area still growing and attracting young families.
3 care homes available
Holmer
A semi-rural parish north of Hereford centred around the ancient Holmer Church and the racecourse, Holmer retains a village identity despite being enveloped by the city's expansion. Small care homes here offer an intimate, countryside-edge setting popular with lifelong Herefordshire residents.
3 care homes available
Leominster
A handsome market town 13 miles north of Hereford, Leominster is known for its striking black-and-white architecture, the Grange Court heritage building, and a thriving antiques quarter. Care homes here serve the wider rural hinterland, offering small-town warmth with a distinctly Herefordshire character.
3 care homes available
All 18 Homes Analysed
Every care home in our Hereford database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.
Why families in Hereford use RightCareHome
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Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Hereford
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
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Care type, cost and postcode signals in Hereford
Use these local signals to compare nursing, residential and dementia care in Hereford, then narrow the directory to the homes that best match your family's needs.
Nursing homes in Hereford
Clinical nursing care is listed across 13 homes in Hereford.
Residential care homes in Hereford
Residential care is the broadest local comparison set, with 21 homes tracked.
Dementia care in Hereford
23 homes publish specialist dementia care signals in Hereford.
Local evidence summary
CQC quality mix
82% Good+
2 Outstanding, 21 Good, 8 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate homes in the current CQC mix.
Inspection freshness
0% recent
Average latest inspection age is 69 months, so older CQC results need extra checking.
Care home costs
£850/week
Residential averages £1,135/week; nursing averages £1,355/week.
Vacancy signal
34 homes
0 beds are marked available across homes with current vacancy data.
Financial resilience
54% low risk
28 homes have usable company-risk data; 13 show medium, high or critical risk signals.
Postcode and neighbourhood coverage
Useful directory views
RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Hereford
Score 0–10 · updated monthly
CQC inspections can be 2–4 years old. Our RCH Score combines the official inspection result with live signals — real reviews, quality trajectory, and financial stability — to surface homes that are performing well today, not just at the last inspection.
CQC inspection rating
40%The official Care Quality Commission rating — Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. The primary quality signal, but can be up to 4 years old.
Online reviews
30%Average star rating from verified public reviews across the web, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.
CQC trend
15%Whether the home's rating has been improving, stable, or declining across its last three inspections. An improving trajectory can offset an older rating.
Financial stability
15%Operational risk derived from Companies House filings — profit/loss trend, debt levels, and director changes. Financially stressed homes face higher closure and quality risk.
Rankings are calculated from public data only. We do not accept referral fees or paid placements from care homes.
The RCH Score is a decision-support tool, not a definitive ranking. Always visit a home in person and ask for the latest CQC inspection report before making a decision.
Hereford homes that look strongest on current public evidence
Not a sponsored listing. These homes rise to the top on current CQC, review, trend and financial signals.
Charnwood Country Residence, Hereford
Coldwells House, Hereford
Gwen Walford House, Hereford
Holmer Care Home with Nursing, Hereford
Broomy Hill Nursing Home, Hereford
July VII Limited t/a Wykenhurst Residential Home, Hereford
Dulas Court, Hereford
Martha House, Hereford
Newstead House, Hereford
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