Expert Analysis of 18 Hereford Care Homes
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Hereford Care Home Market
Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from regulatory, financial, and food safety data
Based on official inspection reports
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Across Hereford and surrounding areas
Hereford Care Market Analysis 2025
Herefordshire's rural geography means care homes serve wide catchment areas, making location choice particularly important for families who want to visit regularly.
Homes rated Good or Outstanding by CQC, above the national average, with smaller homes offering a personal, community-focused approach.
Hereford's small care market means the most popular homes maintain waiting lists, making early research and analysis essential for families planning ahead.
Care Homes by Hereford Area
Care homes across Hereford's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
Whitecross
A popular residential area west of Hereford city centre, Whitecross offers a mix of period and modern housing along the Whitecross Road corridor. Care homes here benefit from proximity to the Three Elms Trading Estate amenities and easy access to the A438 toward Brecon and the Welsh borders.
3 care homes available
Tupsley
Situated east of the city centre near Hereford County Hospital, Tupsley is a practical choice for families who value proximity to acute healthcare services. The area has a suburban character with local shops on Ledbury Road and attractive walks along the River Lugg.
3 care homes available
Belmont
A southern suburb anchored by the historic Belmont Abbey and its tranquil grounds, Belmont offers a peaceful setting with good access to the A465 toward Abergavenny. Care homes here attract families seeking a contemplative, semi-rural environment within minutes of the city centre.
3 care homes available
Hampton Park
One of Hereford's newer residential developments on the northern fringe, Hampton Park combines modern housing with views toward Dinmore Hill and the Lugg Meadows. Purpose-built care facilities here offer contemporary standards in an area still growing and attracting young families.
3 care homes available
Holmer
A semi-rural parish north of Hereford centred around the ancient Holmer Church and the racecourse, Holmer retains a village identity despite being enveloped by the city's expansion. Small care homes here offer an intimate, countryside-edge setting popular with lifelong Herefordshire residents.
3 care homes available
Leominster
A handsome market town 13 miles north of Hereford, Leominster is known for its striking black-and-white architecture, the Grange Court heritage building, and a thriving antiques quarter. Care homes here serve the wider rural hinterland, offering small-town warmth with a distinctly Herefordshire character.
3 care homes available
All 18 Homes Analysed
Every care home in our Hereford database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.
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Every report analyses 5 care homes across 15 official data sources
Based on your requirements for nursing care with dementia specialisation near Surrey, we have identified 5 suitable care homes. Oakwood Manor stands out as the top match.
- Oakwood Manor: Outstanding rating, excellent staff feedback
- Riverside Gardens: best value at 8% below area average
- Average weekly cost: £1,240 (5% below area average)
Best Quality
94%
Best Value
87%
Closest
89%
Overall status
Excellent
Average score
87/100
Our analysis found
Home 1 has the strongest staff feedback, but fees sit 12% above regional average. Home 3 offers equivalent care at a lower cost.
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Funding Summary
Estimated funding range
£20,000–£40,000/year
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Get Your ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Hereford
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
How many care homes are in Hereford?
Hereford and the surrounding area have approximately 18 registered care homes for older adults, spread across Whitecross, Tupsley, Belmont, Hampton Park, Holmer, and the nearby market town of Leominster. With around 12,000 residents aged 65 and over in Hereford city, the care market is intimate but faces growing demand from the wider rural county.
What is the average cost of a care home in Hereford?
The average weekly cost in Hereford is approximately £850 for residential care, rising to £1,450+ for specialist nursing in Hampton Park and Tupsley. More affordable options start from around £680/week, though Hereford's limited supply means popular homes fill quickly and early research is advisable.
Which Hereford areas have the best-rated care homes?
Hampton Park leads with 86% of homes rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC, followed by Tupsley at 84% and Belmont at 83%. Hereford's overall 81% Good/Outstanding rate sits above the national average, reflecting the area's generally high standard of smaller, community-focused homes.
Does Herefordshire Council fund care home places?
Herefordshire Council funds care at approximately £700/week for those who qualify through a financial assessment, creating a gap of around £150/week compared to Hereford's private average of £850. As a rural county with a dispersed population, Herefordshire's care funding also covers transport considerations for families visiting from outlying areas.
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RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Hereford
Score 0–10 · updated monthly
CQC inspections can be 2–4 years old. Our RCH Score combines the official inspection result with live signals — real reviews, quality trajectory, and financial stability — to surface homes that are performing well today, not just at the last inspection.
CQC inspection rating
40%The official Care Quality Commission rating — Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. The primary quality signal, but can be up to 4 years old.
Online reviews
30%Average star rating from verified public reviews across the web, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.
CQC trend
15%Whether the home's rating has been improving, stable, or declining across its last three inspections. An improving trajectory can offset an older rating.
Financial stability
15%Operational risk derived from Companies House filings — profit/loss trend, debt levels, and director changes. Financially stressed homes face higher closure and quality risk.
The RCH Score is a decision-support tool, not a definitive ranking. Always visit a home in person and ask for the latest CQC inspection report before making a decision.
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