Buckfield House

About Us

Buckfield House is a residential home in Leominster supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. We offer permanent places and respite stays.

We run this as a home rather than as a facility, and the distinction is not cosmetic. The people who live here have their own routines, their own interests and their own opinions about how the house should work, and we think that is exactly right. Support is built around each individual: what they want to do with their time, the help they need to do it, and the parts of life they would much rather handle themselves.

Some people here need a great deal of support and others need very little. Knowing which is which, and being willing to step back rather than hover, is a large part of doing this job well.

Communication gets close attention from us. A great deal of what goes wrong in support for autistic people and people with a learning disability comes down to somebody not being understood or not being given enough time. We learn how each person communicates and we work at their pace.

Respite stays give family carers a genuine break while the person staying gets a change of scene on their own terms.

Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good.

Families and professionals are welcome to visit and see how the house runs on an ordinary day.

Common questions about Buckfield House

Where is Buckfield House located?

Buckfield House is a residential care home in Leominster, Herefordshire, County of, HR6 8QX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Buckfield House provide?

Buckfield House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Buckfield House's CQC rating?

Buckfield House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 25 March 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Buckfield House offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Buckfield House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Buckfield House

Phone the home directly, or send an enquiry and we will pass it on.

Care We Offer

• Learning Disability / Autism: Person-centred support that helps people with a learning disability or autism live as independently as possible.
• Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
• Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about Buckfield House

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 6 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Buckfield House is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Buckfield House is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Buckfield House offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

• Latest inspection: 25 March 2022
• Report published: 25 March 2022

Overall: Good

• Safe: Good
• Effective: Good
• Caring: Good
• Responsive: Good
• Well-led: Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

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