Nursing Homes in Hereford
Hereford has 13 CQC registered nursing homes. 8 are rated Good, 5 Requires improvement. 10 of the 13 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Hereford at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Hereford, to help you judge the options below.
- Herefordshire Council pays, residential care: £1,123 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,219 to £1,579, median £1,398
- Care home beds filled across Herefordshire, County of: 85%. The 12 month average is 86%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 74
- People aged 75 and over: 27,500. Rising to 33,000 by 2035, up 20%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 1 changed owner, covering 37 beds.
- Who pays, across Herefordshire, County of (estimate): 36% council, 44% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,600. Rising to 4,600 by 2035, up 28%
- People aged 85 and over: 7,400. Rising to 11,200 by 2035, up 51%
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Choosing a nursing home in Hereford and what to look for
Registration as a nursing home means a qualified nurse is on the premises, which is the practical difference from residential care and the reason most families are looking at this list at all. Establish first exactly what clinical need has to be met, whether that is wound care, a feeding tube, complex medication or monitoring of a long term condition, because homes differ in what they can actually manage day to day even within the same registration.
Nursing cover and staffing
Ask how many registered nurses are on duty during the day and overnight, and how often agency nurses are used to fill gaps. Ask who takes clinical decisions at three in the morning and how quickly a general practitioner or district nurse can be brought in. Ask how the home manages admissions straight from hospital, since those arrive with more paperwork and less warning than a planned move. Ask as well how care staff and nurses work together, because in the better homes the nursing input is woven through the day rather than treated as a separate round.
Reading the inspection record
Eight homes here are rated Good, and those holding it include The Weir Nursing Home, Hampton Grange Nursing Home, Broomy Hill Nursing Home and Newstead House. Five homes require improvement, a substantial share, so the reports repay close reading. In nursing settings, pay particular attention to what inspectors say about medication administration, pressure care and staffing levels at night, since those are the areas where shortfalls show first. Check the date of each inspection as well as its outcome, because a report published several years ago may describe a home that has since changed manager or owner.
Arranging care and working out who pays
Nursing care brings an extra funding route into play, so it is worth understanding the options before committing to a home.
Assessments and health funding
Anyone who appears to need care and support can ask for an assessment, and there is no charge whatever someone owns or earns. Herefordshire Council carries out that assessment and the separate financial assessment that decides who pays. Where the need is primarily a health need, continuing healthcare funding may cover the full cost instead, and where it is not, a contribution towards the nursing element may still be paid directly to the home. Ask for both to be considered rather than assuming neither applies.
Fees and what falls outside them
Nursing fees are quoted weekly and cover the room, meals, laundry, personal care and nursing input, with the figure reflecting how complex someone's needs are. Where funded support applies the council may meet part or all of the cost, and above the national threshold fees are paid privately. Ask for the rate in writing, ask what is billed separately such as hairdressing, chiropody and transport to appointments, and ask how often fees are reviewed. Ask too what happens if someone's clinical needs increase, since that may change both the fee and whether the home can continue to meet them.
13 nursing homes in Hereford
- Brockington House Care Community · Hafod Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 1SQ
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Dormy Care Communities (Hereford) Limited
Brockington House Care Community in Hereford provides nursing care for older people and younger adults. We support residents living with dementia and residents with a physical disability, and we offer respite stays for people who need...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Charles Court Care Home · Charles Court Care Home, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR2 6GG
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by WYE VALLEY CARE LIMITED
Charles Court is a nursing home in Hereford providing nursing and personal care for older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia. Registered nurses are on duty here at all hours, working alongside carers who know...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Oaklands Nursing Home · 43 Bodenham Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 2TP
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Oaklands Care Services Limited
Oaklands Nursing Home is a nursing home in Hereford. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, we support people living with dementia, people with mental health conditions, people with a physical disability and people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Brockhampton Court Care Home · Brockhampton Court, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 4TQ
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Springcare (Brockhampton) Limited
We at Brockhampton Court Care Home offer dedicated nursing care in the heart of Hereford, providing a welcoming home for older people and adults with physical disabilities across Herefordshire and the wider West Midlands. Our setting has...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care - National Star at Ledbury Road · 1, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 2SX
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by National Star Foundation
National Star at Ledbury Road in Hereford provides nursing care for adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, people with physical disabilities and people with sensory loss. Most of the people we support are younger adults, and...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Hampton Grange Nursing Home · 48-50 Hampton Park Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 1TH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Rotherwood Healthcare (Hampton Grange) Limited
We at Hampton Grange Nursing Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the historic city of Hereford, providing a warm and welcoming home for older people, younger adults, and those living with a range of complex needs. Nestled...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Martha House · Martha House, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 1UB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Martha Trust Hereford Limited
Martha House is a nursing home in Hereford. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, including adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and people with a physical disability. Respite stays are available...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Newstead House · 43 Venns Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 1DT
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Heritage Manor Limited
Newstead House is a nursing home in Hereford, Herefordshire. We provide nursing care for older people and for younger adults, including residents living with dementia, adults with a mental health condition, people with a physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The Weir Nursing Home · Swainshill, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 7QF
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Ashberry Healthcare Limited
The Weir is a nursing home in Hereford caring for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with sight or hearing loss. Qualified nurses are on duty day and night....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Stretton Nursing Home · Manor Fields, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 7RR
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Stretton Care Limited
Stretton Nursing Home in Hereford provides nursing care for older people, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with a visual or hearing impairment. Our most recent overall rating from the Care...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - Holmer Care Home with Nursing · Leominster Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 9RG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Holmer Care Home Limited
Holmer Care Home with Nursing is in Hereford, and we care for older people whose health needs go beyond residential care, and for people with physical disabilities. Respite stays are available when a family carer needs a break or cover....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care - Broomy Hill Nursing Home · 43 Breinton Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 0JY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Ashberry Healthcare Limited
Broomy Hill Nursing Home is in Hereford, and we care for a broad range of adults who need nursing as well as help with daily life. Most of our residents are older people, and we also support adults with mental health needs, people with a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Gwen Walford House · 48-50 Hampton Park Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 1TH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Rotherwood Healthcare (Hampton Grange) Limited
Gwen Walford House is a nursing home in Hereford caring for older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with everyday life, including residents with a physical disability and people living with sight or hearing loss, and younger...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Herefordshire, County of, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care West Midlands figure, because too few Herefordshire, County of homes publish this price. 30 homes. Median £1,398. | £1,123 | £1,219 to £1,579 |
| Nursing care West Midlands figure, because too few Herefordshire, County of homes publish this price. 16 homes. Median £1,646. | £1,287 | £1,460 to £1,936 |
| Residential dementia care West Midlands figure, because too few Herefordshire, County of 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 Herefordshire, County of 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
- Gwen Walford House, 31 December 2025, Good
- The Weir Nursing Home, 28 August 2025, Good
- Hampton Grange Nursing Home, 9 July 2025, Good
Longest since a report
- Newstead House, 25 July 2019, Good
- Brockhampton Court Care Home, 24 October 2019, Requires improvement
- Charles Court Care Home, 1 November 2019, Requires improvement
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Hereford
How many nursing homes are there in Hereford?
Hereford has 13 CQC registered nursing homes: 8 Good, 5 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Hereford?
Herefordshire Council pays an average of £1,123 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,219 to £1,579 a week. West Midlands figure, because too few Herefordshire, County of 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 nursing homes in Hereford were inspected most recently?
Gwen Walford House (31 December 2025), The Weir Nursing Home (28 August 2025) and Hampton Grange Nursing Home (9 July 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.