Care Homes in Pershore
Pershore has 4 CQC registered care homes. 3 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement. 3 of the 4 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Pershore at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Pershore, to help you judge the options below.
- Worcestershire County Council pays, residential care: £911 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,219 to £1,579, median £1,398
- Care home beds filled across Worcestershire: 84%. The 12 month average is 82%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 59. Worcestershire average is 76.
- People aged 75 and over: 19,400. Rising to 23,600 by 2035, up 21%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 80 beds.
- Who pays, across Worcestershire (estimate): 34% council, 49% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,500. Rising to 3,300 by 2035, up 32%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,200. Rising to 8,300 by 2035, up 60%
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- Land At (Os 9216 4855) Mill Lane Drakes Broughton. Application for a 66 bed care home. Submitted 20 November 2025. Decision pending. (2.1 miles away)
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Choosing a care home in Pershore
A short list has one clear advantage: you can look at everything on it. All four homes in Pershore are residential care homes, which means they provide personal care and support with daily living rather than care from a registered nurse on site. The differences that matter between them tend to be the size of the home, the consistency of the staff team, and whether the daily routine suits the person who will be living there.
What the inspection ratings show
Three of the homes hold a Good rating and one has been asked to improve. A Requires Improvement judgement is a reason to read the report rather than to cross a home off, as the reasons behind it range from administrative gaps to matters that genuinely affected residents. Look at which of the five key questions the concern sat under, how recent the inspection was, and what the home says has changed since. Ask the manager about it directly and judge the candour of the answer.
What to look at in person
Visit at an ordinary hour rather than only by appointment, and ask to see the actual room that would be offered. Watch how staff speak to residents in passing, whether call bells are answered promptly, and what is happening in the communal rooms in the middle of the afternoon. Ask about staff turnover, how care plans are written and reviewed, and how the home keeps families informed. Trust what you observe at least as much as what you are told.
Arranging and funding care in Pershore
Requesting a care needs assessment
Any adult who appears to need care and support can ask for a free assessment, and a relative may request one on their behalf with their agreement. Worcestershire County Council carries out that assessment and arranges funded support for those found eligible. The assessor considers what the person can manage day to day, what family already does, and whether needs could be met at home instead. A carer providing regular help can ask for a separate assessment of their own needs at the same time.
Fees and financial support
Where support is agreed, a financial assessment of income and capital decides what the authority contributes and what the person pays. Many families fund a placement privately and settle directly with the home. Fees are quoted as a weekly figure and differ between homes, reflecting the room, the level of care needed, and the facilities provided. Ask each home for a written fee schedule setting out what is included, as hairdressing, chiropody, and outings are often charged in addition.
4 care homes in Pershore
- Heathlands Residential Care Home · Station Road, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1NG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Sanctuary Care Property (1) Limited
Heathlands Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Pershore, Worcestershire. We support older people and younger adults, including residents living with dementia, people with a physical disability and those with a visual or...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Willow Bank House Residential Home · Willow Bank House, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 2LA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Buckland Care Limited
We at Willow Bank House Residential Home offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Pershore, Worcestershire, where compassionate support meets the comforts of everyday life. Nestled within the WR postcode area of the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Short Term Breaks · 48 Station Road, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1PD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Worcestershire County Council
Pershore Short Term Breaks is a residential home in Pershore, Worcestershire, and short breaks are what we do. We support adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, people living with mental ill health and people living with sight...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - Stonebow House Residential Home · Worcester Road, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 2DY
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Amber Care Limited
Stonebow House is a residential home in Pershore, Worcestershire, for older people who need care, company and a settled place to live. We are a house rather than an institution, and the day here has the ordinary shape of meals,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
What care costs in Worcestershire, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care West Midlands figure, because too few Worcestershire homes publish this price. 30 homes. Median £1,398. | £911 | £1,219 to £1,579 |
| Nursing care West Midlands figure, because too few Worcestershire homes publish this price. 16 homes. Median £1,646. | £1,088 | £1,460 to £1,936 |
| Residential dementia care West Midlands figure, because too few Worcestershire homes publish this price. 23 homes. Median £1,484. | Not published separately | £1,375 to £1,681 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Worcestershire homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Heathlands Residential Care Home, 28 April 2025, Good
- Willow Bank House Residential Home, 21 July 2022, Good
- Stonebow House Residential Home, 24 May 2019, Requires improvement
Longest since a report
- Pershore Short Term Breaks, 11 August 2018, Good
- Stonebow House Residential Home, 24 May 2019, Requires improvement
- Willow Bank House Residential Home, 21 July 2022, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Pershore
How many care homes are there in Pershore?
Pershore has 4 CQC registered care homes: 3 Good, 1 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Pershore?
Worcestershire County Council pays an average of £911 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,219 to £1,579 a week. West Midlands figure, because too few Worcestershire homes publish this price. 30 homes. Median £1,398. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which care homes in Pershore were inspected most recently?
Heathlands Residential Care Home (28 April 2025), Willow Bank House Residential Home (21 July 2022) and Stonebow House Residential Home (24 May 2019) have the most recent CQC reports.