Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close

Ross On Wye · HR9 7BZ

Care type
Residential Care Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £1,450/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Jan 2019
Capacity
9 beds
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What to know before your visit

Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Good (Jan 2019).

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Learning disability support
  • Palliative or end-of-life support

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  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift
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Registered provider
Aspire Living Limited
Provider group
BRAND Thera Group
Local authority
Herefordshire, County of
Purpose built
Yes
Floors
1

Provider network: 3 homes; 100% rated Good or better (3 Good).

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Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Dec 2018

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Registered Manager
Emma Louise Hack; Melanie Samantha Tilling
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes learning disability support, palliative or end-of-life support, wheelchair access. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Learning disability support
  • Palliative or end-of-life support
  • Wheelchair access
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Learning disability

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Stroke
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Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Challenging Behaviour
Autism Spectrum
Speech/Communication
End-of-Life Care

Staffing

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Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is not listed. Ask how overnight clinical needs are supported.
Registered Manager
Emma Louise Hack; Melanie Samantha Tilling

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Regular Medication Reviews
Full Medication Management

Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,450/week

From ≈ £6,305 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close is a residential care home in Ross On Wye, West Midlands, operated by Aspire Living Limited since 2010. The home has 9 beds and is an inspection rating of Good.

Contact & location

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

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1-2 Markyes Close, Ross On Wye, HR9 7BZ

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest GP
500m
Nearest Pharmacy
200m
Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

144m away

Daily Life

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Dining & Nutrition

3 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Choice of Menu
Communal Dining Room
Nutritional Assessment
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected July 2024)
Food handling:Good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Good
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Activities & Social Life

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Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

1 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Gardening
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Facilities & Features

2 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access

Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
Minibus

Provider Records

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close

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  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

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  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

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Common Questions About Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close

What does the inspection rating for Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 5.0 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close: From £1,450/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Is Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close a nursing home or a residential care home?

Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.

How many beds does Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close have?

Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close has 9 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

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What do care home reviews say about Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 5.0 out of 5.

Are Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close's reviews enough to make a decision?

Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close?

Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close is operated by ASPIRE LIVING LIMITED (Company registration number: 02720295). Ownership type: independent.

Has Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close's provider?

Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close?

Ask Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close?

Before choosing Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Ross On Wye to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close's food hygiene rating?

Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 10 July 2024.

What questions should I ask when visiting Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close?

When visiting Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, and ask how families are updated when needs change. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close?

Our visit checklist for Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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