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Care homes in Hereford offering elderly care
21 of the 27 care homes in Hereford offer elderly care and 681 registered beds, from 17 providers. Martha Trust Hereford Limited has the most, at 2. Among the 20 with a CQC rating, 70% are Good or Outstanding, against 81% for elderly care across England. 1 is Outstanding. Typical fees in Hereford come to about £1,340 a week for residential care and £1,540 for nursing careestimated. 10 care homes were last rated over four years ago and 1 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Aston House, rated Inadequate on 15 April 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
In short
- For dementia support, 17 have it on their CQC registration; 10 provide nursing care.
- Whatever your savings, Herefordshire, County of council will assess care needs for free.
- 14 of the 20 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding, 6 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate; 1 is still waiting for a first rating.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Herefordshire, County of, updated every day.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Hereford offering elderly care", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 21registered care homes
- 70%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 17offer dementia support
- 5inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers elderly care in Hereford
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 27
- Elderly care · 21
- Care for adults under 65 · 21
- Physical disability care · 19
- Dementia care · 17
- Residential care · 16
- Learning disability care · 11
- Mental health care · 11
- Nursing care · 11
- Sensory impairment care · 8
| Rank | Care home | CQC rating | Date rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coldwells House | Jan 2026 | 41 | No | |
| 2 | Gwen Walford House | Dec 2025 | 30 | Yes | |
| 3 | Hampton Grange Nursing Home | Jul 2025 | 42 | Yes | |
| 4 | Broomy Hill Nursing Home | May 2023 | 40 | Yes | |
| 5 | July VII Limited t/a Wykenhurst Residential Home | Jul 2024 | 25 | No | |
| 6 | Martha House | Jun 2023 | 14 | Yes | |
| 7 | Eastbank | May 2019 | 7 | No | |
| 8 | Lyndale | Sep 2019 | 10 | No | |
| 9 | Blackwells | Sep 2019 | 7 | No | |
| 10 | Newstead House | Jul 2019 | 46 | Yes | |
| 11 | Venns Lane Care Home | Feb 2019 | 24 | No | |
| 12 | Holmer Court Residential Home | Oct 2020 | 33 | No | |
| 13 | Holmer Care Home with Nursing | Feb 2020 | 40 | Yes | |
| 14 | Sophie House | Feb 2019 | 14 | Yes | |
| 15 | Field Farm House Residential Home | Mar 2025 | 69 | No | |
| 16 | Southbank | Oct 2023 | 13 | No | |
| 17 | Brockington House Care Community | Aug 2022 | 70 | Yes | |
| 18 | Oaklands Nursing Home | Mar 2020 | 39 | Yes | |
| 19 | Charles Court Care Home | Mar 2023 | 76 | Yes | |
| 20 | Aston House | Apr 2026 | 19 | No | |
| 21 | Hillside Care Centre | Not yet rated | – | 22 | No |
This table lists each care home in Hereford registered for elderly care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating.
How elderly care in Hereford compares
Registered for elderly care: 21 out of 27 care homes in Hereford (78%). Of those rated, 70% are Good or Outstanding: 6 points below the 76% for every care home here, and below the England figure of 81% for elderly care.
Coldwells House, Gwen Walford House and Hampton Grange Nursing Home lead the list for elderly care. The newest rating is from April 2026 and the oldest from February 2019; 5 fall within the last two years. Together they hold 681 registered beds; 10 also provide nursing care. 1 of them is not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Herefordshire, County of, 69 care homes are registered for elderly care, and 80% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Elderly care is on 78% of registrations here and 81% across Herefordshire, County of.
Expect around £1,295 weekly for residential care in the West Midlands, or £1,520 with nursing; specialist care can be dearer, so get every home's price list. How these costs are worked out.
What elderly care involves
Personal care such as washing and dressing, plus meals, medicines and help getting around, as well as company and an eye on health: that is care for older people. Because nearly every provider is registered for it, compare them instead on staffing, continuity and how well care is shaped around the person.
Before you choose: questions on elderly care
- How much notice do you need to change or add care?
- How do you spot early signs of illness, falls or dehydration?
- What happens at weekends, at night and in an emergency?
- How do you keep the family updated week to week?
- How do you manage medication, and who checks it?
Where to get support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Ask Herefordshire, County of for a care needs assessment. What "Personal care" means.
Elderly care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford | – | 21 | 14 |
| Ross-on-Wye | 11.4 mi | 8 | 4 |
| Leominster | 11.7 mi | 6 | 6 |
| Ledbury | 12.4 mi | 7 | 7 |
| Bromyard | 12.7 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Kington | 16.7 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Great Malvern | 17.5 mi | 15 | 11 |
Council support
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A care needs assessment from Herefordshire, County of council is free whatever your savings. With savings below £23,250, the council may help pay.
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Common questions about elderly care in Hereford
Which care homes in Hereford offer elderly care?
21 of the 27 CQC-registered care homes in Hereford offer elderly care (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Coldwells House, Gwen Walford House and Hampton Grange Nursing Home.
How does CQC rate care homes in Hereford?
14 (70%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 20 with a rating, including 1 Outstanding, while 6 are rated below Good. 1 is awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What does a care home cost in Hereford?
Average self-funder fees in West Midlands, 2026: residential care home £1,295 a week; nursing home £1,520 a week. An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Our cost guide has more detail.
Does Herefordshire, County of council fund a care home?
Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means Herefordshire, County of council has to assess care needs without charge. For a care home, the means test usually includes your home's value, unless your partner, or certain other relatives, still live in it, and never in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. The capital limit above which you pay in full is £23,250 in England, and NHS-funded nursing care can meet some nursing costs. Contacting Herefordshire, County of council.
How do I choose between care homes in Hereford?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 5 of 21 were inspected or rated within the last two years, while 15 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more elderly care in towns near Hereford?
In Hereford there are 21, 14 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Ross-on-Wye (11.4 miles): 8, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Leominster (11.7 miles): 6, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Ledbury (12.4 miles): 7, 7 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Elderly care near Hereford
- Elderly care in Ross-on-Wye 11.4 mi
- Elderly care in Leominster 11.7 mi
- Elderly care in Ledbury 12.4 mi
- Elderly care in Bromyard 12.7 mi
- Elderly care in Kington 16.7 mi
- Elderly care in Great Malvern 17.5 mi
- Elderly care in Cinderford 18.6 mi
- Elderly care in Coleford 18.6 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.