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Care homes in Ledbury
CQC lists 7 care homes in Ledbury, with 171 beds between them, operated by 5 separate providers. Shaw Healthcare (Ledbury) Limited runs the most, with 3. CQC has rated 7 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 84% across Herefordshire, County of and 83% across England). We estimate typical fees in Ledbury at about £1,300 a week for residential care and £1,520 for nursing careestimated. 4 care homes were last rated more than four years ago. Most recently, Orchard Place was rated Good on 10 December 2025.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
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- Dementia is a registered specialism for 2; nursing care is provided by 4.
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To cite: "Care homes in Ledbury", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 7CQC-registered care homes
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 4are registered for nursing
- 2rated or inspected within two years
| Care | Ledbury | West Midlands | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care, a week | £1,300 | £1,300 | £1,400 |
| Nursing care, a week | £1,520 | £1,520 | £1,640 |
Every registered care home in Ledbury
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
OutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequateNot yet ratedMap © OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap
- All 7
- Elderly care · 7
- Physical disability care · 5
- Nursing care · 4
- Residential care · 3
- Care for adults under 65 · 3
Orchard Place
What inspectors found: People were supported by staff who had received the appropriate training and understood how to keep them safe and protect them from avoidable harm.
Est. £1.17k–£1.42k/wk
Deer Park Care Home
What inspectors found: This assessment was carried out in response to concerns received about insufficient staffing levels, medicine administration, poor care and the service being unrated.
Est. £1.59k–£1.94k/wk
Market Lodge
What inspectors found: Right Support People's experience of using the service was positive, they told us they felt safe and cared for by staff who were trained…
Est. £1.37k–£1.67k/wk
Ledbury Nursing Home
What inspectors found: People were supported to stay as safe as possible by staff who understood what actions to take to reduce risks to their well-being.
Est. £1.37k–£1.67k/wk
Ledbury Intermediate Care Unit
What inspectors found: : • People living at Ledbury Intermediate Care Unit and were supported by staff who promoted their independence and respected them. • Care plans…
Est. £1.37k–£1.67k/wk
Walsingham Support - Keepers Cottage
What inspectors found: Care is offered to people living with learning disabilities, The service was a large home, bigger than most domestic style properties.
Est. £1.17k–£1.42k/wk
Birchams Grange
What inspectors found: People's experience of using this service: Staff understood how to recognise and report abuse.
Est. £1.21k–£1.47k/wk
Typical care home fees in Ledbury
| Residential care home | £1,295 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,520 a week |
What the council pays (Herefordshire Council): £27.78 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,123.30 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,286.80 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). Where a provider charges more, the extra is usually met by a top-up.
These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). For a firm figure, request prices from providers here; for a rough one, use our weekly cost calculator.
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A closer look at the data for Ledbury
The newest registration is Deer Park Care Home, registered with CQC in February 2022. The nursing share is 57% here (4 of 7 homes) and 38% across Herefordshire, County of. On their CQC registrations, 5 of 7 list physical disabilities, 2 of 7 list learning disabilities and 1 of 7 list mental health conditions. Herefordshire, County of has 6 Outstanding care homes, none of them in Ledbury. Typical size: 21 beds across Herefordshire, County of, 24 on average in Ledbury. Compare Ledbury's 100% Good or Outstanding with 83% for the rated care homes among the 61 we list in Herefordshire, County of. The oldest current rating dates from February 2019 (Ledbury Intermediate Care Unit). No nearby town we list has a higher share of its listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding than Ledbury (100%); Bromyard follows at 100%. 29% of care homes in Ledbury have a CQC rating from the last two years, against 19% across Herefordshire, County of.
Care groups with care homes in Ledbury
- Shaw Healthcare 4 locally
- Porthaven Care Homes 1 locally
- Walsingham Support 1 locally
- E.C. Investments (Gloucestershire) Limited 1 locally
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How Ledbury compares with towns nearby
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ledbury | – | 7 | 7 |
| Great Malvern | 7.3 mi | 19 | 15 |
| Ross-on-Wye | 10.7 mi | 9 | 5 |
| Bromyard | 11.0 mi | 6 | 6 |
| Hereford | 12.4 mi | 27 | 19 |
| Tewkesbury | 12.6 mi | 6 | 5 |
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Care homes in Ledbury: your questions answered
Which care homes can I choose from in Ledbury?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 lists 7 care homes in Ledbury. Of these, 4 provide nursing care and 2 support people living with dementia. Among the highest rated are Orchard Place, Deer Park Care Home and Market Lodge.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Ledbury have?
Of the 7 that have been rated, 7 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding.
What are typical care home prices in Ledbury?
Average fees paid by self-funders in West Midlands in 2026: residential care home £1,295 a week; nursing home £1,520 a week. These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). See our full cost guide.
Will Herefordshire, County of council pay for a care home?
For residents who qualify, the NHS pays towards nursing through NHS-funded nursing care, and the council may help with fees. Under the Care Act 2014, Herefordshire, County of council has to offer a needs assessment at no cost. For the means test, a home is usually counted for care home fees unless it is still home to a partner or certain relatives (and not in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay); in England the threshold is £23,250. How to reach Herefordshire, County of council.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Ledbury?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 2 of the 7 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 5 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Ledbury compare with nearby towns for care homes?
Nearest towns we cover: Great Malvern (7.3 miles): 19, 15 rated Good or Outstanding; Ross-on-Wye (10.7 miles): 9, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Bromyard (11.0 miles): 6, 6 rated Good or Outstanding. Ledbury itself has 7, 7 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Ledbury
- Care homes in Great Malvern 7.3 mi
- Care homes in Ross-on-Wye 10.7 mi
- Care homes in Bromyard 11.0 mi
- Care homes in Hereford 12.4 mi
- Care homes in Tewkesbury 12.6 mi
- Care homes in Worcester 14.2 mi
- Care homes in Cinderford 15.1 mi
- Care homes in Gloucester 15.4 mi
Also in Ledbury, and guides
- How to pay for care in Herefordshire, County of
- Best rated care homes in Herefordshire, County of
- Nursing homes in Herefordshire, County of
- What care homes cost in England in 2026, by region and council
- Herefordshire, County of's Outstanding-rated services (2026)
- How NHS-funded nursing care works
- How to read a CQC rating
- Home care versus a care home
- Knowing when a care home is the right step
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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.