Hazelhurst Nursing Home

Ross On Wye · HR9 5QX

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
£1,500–£1,600/week
Inspection rating
OutstandingRating published Feb 2020
Capacity
56 beds
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What the evidence shows

Hazelhurst Nursing Home is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Outstanding (Feb 2020). Family feedback highlights staff warmth and attentiveness.

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What stands out

  • Outstanding inspection rating
  • Family feedback highlights staff warmth and attentiveness
  • Dementia support

What we cannot confirm

  • Dementia and wandering support are listed, but a secure unit is not confirmed. Confirm the environment needed for individual care.

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  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
More facility details
Registered provider
Herefordshire Care Homes Limited
Provider group
Herefordshire Care Homes
Local authority
Herefordshire, County of
Purpose built
No
Ensuite rooms
58%
Floors
1
Opened
1990
Nursing cover
Registered nurse shown 24/7
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Hazelhurst Nursing Home Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. 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
Outstanding
Caring
Good
Responsive
Outstanding
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection report published · Feb 2020
Registered Manager
Charlotte Lucy Whittington
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RightCareHome analysisCare fit

Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, physical disability support, nursing care. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Physical disability support
  • Nursing care
  • 24/7 nurse cover
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Important limitations

  • Dementia and wandering support are listed, but a secure unit is not confirmed. Confirm the environment needed for individual care.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Huntington's
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Cancer
Palliative Care
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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Wandering and leaving the building
Aggression or challenging behaviour
Agitation and restlessness
Evening confusion (sundowning)
Exit-Seeking

Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Autism Spectrum
Bariatric Care
End-of-Life Care

Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

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 listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.
Specialist Staff
Physiotherapist
Registered Manager
Charlotte Lucy Whittington

Nursing Procedures

Wound Management

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Full Medication Management

Hazelhurst Nursing Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

£1,500–£1,600/week

≈ £6,522 - £6,957 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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Published fee notes

Fees for self-funded care range from £1,500 to £1,700 per week depending on care type. Local Authority with Top Up is accepted.

Nursing care
£1,500–£1,600/week

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Dementia care
£1,500–£1,700/week

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

Family Top-Up

The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Hazelhurst Nursing Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Hazelhurst Nursing Home is a care home with nursing in Ross On Wye, West Midlands, operated by Herefordshire Care Homes Limited since 2016. The home has 56 beds and is an inspection rating of Outstanding. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.

Contact & location

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

Bishopswood, Ross On Wye, HR9 5QX

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)
4 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

1.7km away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

7 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site
Freshly Cooked Meals
Choice of Menu
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room
Hydration Monitoring
Nutritional Assessment
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected December 2024)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Good
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

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

7 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Pet Therapy
Yoga & Relaxation
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Religious Services
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Facilities & Features

5 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Double Rooms
Couples Rooms
Own Furniture
TV in Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
Library
Hairdresser
Cafe
Bar
Cinema
Pets Allowed

Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Hazelhurst Nursing Home a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Hazelhurst Nursing Home

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  1. Ask how staff tailor care for residents with dementia or complex needs.

  2. How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?

  3. Observe how residents are engaged during activities and mealtimes.

  4. Discuss how the home supports family involvement and communication.

Also ask about everyday care

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

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

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

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

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Hazelhurst Nursing Home

What does the inspection rating for Hazelhurst Nursing Home show?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection report was published on 25 February 2020.

Is Hazelhurst Nursing Home a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection report was published on 25 February 2020. Family feedback highlights positive experiences. The combined public feedback rating is 4.9 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 Hazelhurst Nursing Home cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Hazelhurst Nursing Home: £1,500–£1,600/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Hazelhurst Nursing Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

Hazelhurst Nursing Home accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Hazelhurst Nursing Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

Hazelhurst Nursing Home is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.

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Does Hazelhurst Nursing Home provide dementia care?

Hazelhurst Nursing Home specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning.

How many beds does Hazelhurst Nursing Home have?

Hazelhurst Nursing Home has 56 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Hazelhurst Nursing Home?

Family feedback highlights positive experiences. The combined public feedback rating is 4.9 out of 5.

Are Hazelhurst Nursing Home's reviews enough to make a decision?

Hazelhurst Nursing Home'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 Hazelhurst Nursing Home safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Hazelhurst Nursing Home is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Hazelhurst Nursing Home?

Hazelhurst Nursing Home is operated by HEREFORDSHIRE CARE HOMES LIMITED (Company registration number: 08906875). Ownership type: independent.

Has Hazelhurst Nursing Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Hazelhurst Nursing Home in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Hazelhurst Nursing Home's provider?

Hazelhurst Nursing Home'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 July 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Hazelhurst Nursing Home?

Ask Hazelhurst Nursing Home 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 Hazelhurst Nursing Home?

Before choosing Hazelhurst Nursing Home, 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 Hazelhurst Nursing Home's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for Hazelhurst Nursing Home looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection report was published on 25 February 2020.

What is Hazelhurst Nursing Home's food hygiene rating?

Hazelhurst Nursing Home currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 16 December 2024.

What questions should I ask when visiting Hazelhurst Nursing Home?

When visiting Hazelhurst Nursing Home, 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, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. 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 Hazelhurst Nursing Home?

Our visit checklist for Hazelhurst Nursing Home 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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  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
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