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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What the Hereford care market looks like before you shortlist
A compact view of the local supply, CQC quality, costs, care types and provider-record coverage before the full directory list.
Homes analysed
34
Open care home records currently covered in Hereford.
CQC quality mix
74% Good+
2 Outstanding, 21 Good, 8 Requires Improvement and 0 Inadequate homes.
View evidenceWeekly cost range
£1,135 residential
£1,355 nursing average; compare home-level fees before shortlisting.
View evidenceProvider-record coverage
82% covered
28 homes have provider-record data; 13 have public-record questions to check.
View evidenceCare type split
21 residential
13 nursing homes and 23 dementia-care signals in the city evidence set.
Strongest local area
HR4
9 homes, 89% Good+, £1,113/week average.
View evidenceUse these signals to decide where to look first; always verify current fees, availability and care suitability with the individual home before committing.
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 provider 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.
Provider Record Questions
Public company-record signals across company-backed care homes in Hereford. These are prompts to check, not financial ratings.
Based on public provider 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 34 homes
Overall quality
74%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
33 homes
Alzheimer's support (97%)
Food hygiene
4.9/5
32 homes with FSA data
Provider records
82%
have provider-record data
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
Provider Records
28 of 34 homes with public records
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Care Homes by Hereford Area
Care homes across Hereford's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
Herefordshire 012
Herefordshire 012 is a mid-market Hereford postcode district with 19 listed homes, including 8 nursing homes and a mixed CQC profile that needs careful home-level checking.
19 care homes available
HR4
HR4 is a mid-market Hereford postcode district with 9 listed homes, including 4 nursing homes and a broadly positive CQC mix.
9 care homes available
HR2
HR2 is a mid-market Hereford postcode district with 6 listed homes, including 1 nursing home and a broadly positive CQC mix.
6 care homes available
All 34 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
Why this is more useful than a directory when the decision is serious
Without independent analysis
- 34 homes to compare manually
- Outdated directory data from years ago
- Commission-driven recommendations
- Hidden quality and safety issues
With RightCareHome
- A clearer view of where quality, cost and risk differ before you check any one home
- Independent scoring built from regulatory, review and financial evidence
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- A better starting point before you verify or compare specific homes
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
74% 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
£1,218/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.
Provider records
82% checked
28 homes have provider-record data; 13 have public-record questions to check.
Strongest neighbourhood signals
Postcode and neighbourhood coverage
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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 provider-record context — to surface homes that are worth a closer look 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.
Provider records
15%Dated public provider records, where available. We show useful questions and information gaps, not a credit rating or prediction.
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 provider-record signals.
Charnwood Country Residence, Hereford
Coldwells House, Hereford
Broomy Hill Nursing Home, Hereford
Dulas Court, Hereford
Gwen Walford House, Hereford
Holmer Court Residential Home, Hereford
Newstead House, Hereford
Holmer Care Home with Nursing, Hereford
The Trio House, Hereford
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