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Care homes offering respite care in Hereford

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There are 2 care homes offering respite care in and around Hereford on AskBart. Published fees average about £750 a week, while Herefordshire, County of usually pays £1,123. The largest is Holmer Care Home, with 40 beds. The most recent inspection was at Gwen Walford House in February 2020.

care homes
2
typical residential fee
£750/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716

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Hereford

Care homes in Hereford (2)

★ With family reviews

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

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Hereford in numbers

What Herefordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes offering respite care listed2
Rated Good or Outstanding2 of 2 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Average published weekly fee£750
Herefordshire, County of usual weekly rate (2025)£1,123
LargestHolmer Care Home (40 beds)
Most recently inspectedGwen Walford House (February 2020)
Homes by care typeResidential 2 · Nursing 2 · Dementia 1 · Respite 2
Average house price, Herefordshire (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£289,715
Good2
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Hereford£750/wk
  • Nursing, Hereford£750/wk
  • Dementia, Hereford£750/wk
  • Herefordshire average£1,125/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Herefordshire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Herefordshire

The average house price in Herefordshire is £289,715, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£289,715
Detached
£446,120
Semi-detached
£279,614
Terraced
£209,228
Flats & maisonettes
£126,650

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Hereford

  • Green Surroundings
  • Well Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 36% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityB

Good — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

269 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime115
  • Shoplifting45
  • Public order26
  • Criminal damage & arson24
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Hereford

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Carers of Herefordshire

Providing events and activities to unpaid carers in Herefordshire giving them a break from their caring role.

0.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1204197)
Charity

Friends of Herefordshire Alzheimer’s & Dementia Sufferers (Fhads)

FHADS organises an annual two-day golf team fundraising event hosted by one of three participating Herefordshire golf courses, on a alternating basis.

1.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1179255)

Hereford: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+54.1%
Projected change in Herefordshire, County of, 2025 to 2035 (7,288 to 11,229). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+23.5%
Projected change in Herefordshire, County of, 2025 to 2035 (52,826 to 65,218). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
9
Nearest: Boots (0 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
20
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.8%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 92.6% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
6.7 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.1 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
2–10 out of 10
Where the 30 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 2 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Hereford

  • St Michael's Hospice · 3.6 milesCQC Good (report published June 2016). CQC page

Hospitals near Hereford

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Hereford a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Hereford

Hereford suits people drawn to cathedral-city life, strong local amenities and reasonable walkability. The recorded-crime rate is above the national average, so weigh that against your own priorities. Care-home supply is tight — only one home is listed here — which means choice is constrained and early enquiry is essential. The town's affordability and social scene are genuine strengths; limited care provision is the main trade-off.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GPs and pharmacies are readily available across town; the nearest acute hospital is at Hereford County Hospital, within the city.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in 2026-04 was 269 offences, above typical levels, with violent crime, shoplifting and public-order offences among the most common categories.
  • Family & connection: Consider how near family and support networks are — Hereford's compact size makes it easy to visit, but check whether your closest relatives can reach you regularly if you need informal help.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Care-home fees in this area are broadly in line with or below the national average, making Hereford relatively affordable for residential care.
  • Transport: The town is served by direct rail links to nearby cities and a reliable local bus network; town-centre locations are walkable, though some outlying areas are car-dependent.
  • Housing options: Currently only one care home is listed here. Availability is limited, so early planning and contact with local commissioners and providers is important if you wish to move to Hereford for care.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Hereford has 15 parks and 8 allotments, plus a cathedral and riverside walks. The town supports 77 restaurants and cafés and 46 pubs and bars, offering steady scope for dining and social life.
  • Community: A range of community groups, lunch clubs and memory-support services operate in the town; the cathedral also hosts regular social and faith-based gatherings.
  • Climate: As a West Midlands town, Hereford enjoys a temperate UK climate with typical rainfall and mild winters by national standards.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited care-home choice: Only one home is currently listed, so your options are restricted; early contact with local adult social care is advisable if Hereford is your preference.
  • Recorded crime above average: At 269 offences in the latest reporting period, crime levels are notably higher than national norms — relevant if personal security is a priority.
  • Rural proximity: While the town itself is sociable, surrounding countryside is quiet and car-dependent, so lifestyle depends on your appetite for town-centre versus more isolated living.

Questions about care homes in Hereford

How many care homes offering respite care are there in Hereford?

AskBart lists 2 care homes offering respite care in and around Hereford, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are care homes offering respite care in Hereford rated?

Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Hereford?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Hereford?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Hereford:

Thinking about downsizing to an independent community?Explore retirement living in HerefordPrefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Hereford

Near Hereford

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our respite care guides.

Header photo: Clint Mann, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons