Ross Court Care Home

Ross On Wye · HR9 7BQ

Care type
Residential Care Home
Indicative weekly fees
£1,450/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Sept 2023
Capacity
37 beds
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What the evidence shows

Ross Court Care Home is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Good (Sept 2023). Family feedback highlights staff kindness and attentiveness.

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Family feedback highlights staff kindness and attentiveness
  • Palliative or end-of-life support

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: isolated complaint about poor room lighting affecting comfort

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift
More facility details
Registered provider
Lawton Group Limited
Provider group
BRAND Barchester Healthcare
Local authority
Herefordshire, County of
Purpose built
No
Ensuite rooms
83%
Floors
3
Vacancy information checked
Nov 2025

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

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Ross Court Care Home 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 report published · Sept 2023
Registered Manager
Agda Claudia Dinu Vasilateanu
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Published care capabilities

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

  • Palliative or end-of-life support
  • Wheelchair access
  • Secure garden or area
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
COPD
Palliative Care
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Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Speech/Communication

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.

Registered Manager
Agda Claudia Dinu Vasilateanu

Ross Court Care Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

£1,450/week

≈ £6,305 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

The displayed weekly fee is an indication only of a typical standard fee for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final weekly fee is confirmed after a pre-admission needs assessment. Contact the home for full pricing details and terms and conditions.

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 Ross Court Care Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Located in the charmingly historic town of Ross-on-Wye, Ross Court is a luxurious care home that provides expert residential and respite care to those in need. This grand Barchester Healthcare establishment is home to a wide range of contemporary facilities, including beautifully decorated bedrooms equipped with ensuite bathroom facilities, a selection of sumptuous communal lounges, stylish dining areas, manicured gardens, a café bar and an on-site hairdressing salon. Residents at Ross Court can enjoy a wide variety of activities thanks to the jam-packed programme, from gardening to day trips around Herefordshire, there’s something for everyone here.

Contact & location

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

Contact & Directions

+44 1989 492261Get directions
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

Overross Close, Overross Close, Ross On Wye, HR9 7BQ

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest GP
1.6 km
Nearest Pharmacy
1.3 km
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

356m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

1 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Communal Dining Room
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected December 2024)
Food handling:Good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Very good
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

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

4 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
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Facilities & Features

5 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift

Rooms

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

Safety & Security

Secure Garden
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Hairdresser
Cafe
Bar
Cinema
Minibus
Pets Allowed

Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room

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Next Steps

Is Ross Court Care Home a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Ross Court Care Home

Take this care home visit checklist with you when you call or visit.

  1. Ask how staff communicate updates on health and welfare between visits

  2. Check the lighting and layout in individual rooms, not just communal areas

  3. Ask about the range and frequency of structured activities like chair exercises

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 Ross Court Care Home

What does the inspection rating for Ross Court Care Home show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 30 September 2023.

Is Ross Court Care Home a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 30 September 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. 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 Ross Court Care Home cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Ross Court Care Home: £1,450/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Ross Court Care Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

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

Is Ross Court Care Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

Ross Court Care Home is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.

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How many beds does Ross Court Care Home have?

Ross Court Care Home has 37 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

What do care home reviews say about Ross Court Care Home?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.9 out of 5. Family feedback highlights: Kind, attentive staff who genuinely care about residents; Warm, welcoming atmosphere for both residents and visiting families.

Are Ross Court Care Home's reviews enough to make a decision?

Ross Court Care 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 Ross Court Care Home safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Ross Court Care Home is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Ross Court Care Home?

Ross Court Care Home is operated by LAWTON GROUP LIMITED (Company registration number: 03942148).

Has Ross Court Care Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Ross Court Care Home in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Ross Court Care Home's provider?

Ross Court Care Home's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Ross Court Care Home?

Ask Ross Court Care 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 Ross Court Care Home?

Before choosing Ross Court Care 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 Ross Court Care Home's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for Ross Court Care Home looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection report was published on 30 September 2023.

What is Ross Court Care Home's food hygiene rating?

Ross Court Care Home currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 18 December 2024.

What questions should I ask when visiting Ross Court Care Home?

When visiting Ross Court Care 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, 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 Ross Court Care Home?

Our visit checklist for Ross Court Care 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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Topics to take into your visit

  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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