Distance from the town centre: 0.5 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Care homes in Ross-on-Wye
5 homes
There are 5 care homes in and around Ross-on-Wye on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,207 a week, while Herefordshire, County of usually pays £1,123. The largest is Hazelhurst Nursing Home, with 56 beds.
- care homes
- 5
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 100%
- typical residential fee
- £1,207/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Herefordshire, County of council pays
- £1,123/wk
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Care homes in Ross-on-Wye (5)
All within 5 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026
- Outstanding
- Good
Top-rated in Ross-on-Wye
Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.
Distance from the town centre: 0.5 mi
Distance from the town centre: 0.6 miCQC Good
from £1100/wk
Distance from the town centre: 0.8 miCQC Good
from £1314/wk
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Distance from the town centre: 3.5 miCQC Outstanding
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Distance from the town centre: 5.0 miCQC Good
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| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelhurst Nursing Home | Outstanding · Feb 2020 | On request | 56 | 14.3 mi | — | 3.5 mi |
| Rosedale Retirement Home | Good · Oct 2022 | On request | 24 | 11.6 mi | — | 0.5 mi |
| Ross Court Care Home | Good | £1,314 | 42 | 10.9 mi | — | 0.8 mi |
| West Bank Care Home | Good | £1,100 | 42 | 11.7 mi | — | 0.6 mi |
| Whitchurch House | Good · Jan 2019 | On request | 29 | 14.4 mi | — | 5.0 mi |
Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.
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Ross-on-Wye in numbers
100% of Ross-on-Wye’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%, with 1 rated Outstanding. Based on 5 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).
The average residential care home in Ross-on-Wye costs about £1,207/week, while Herefordshire, County of’s published usual rate is around £1,123/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £84/week (about £4,368/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.
What Herefordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Care homes listed | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 5 of 5 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,207 |
| Herefordshire, County of usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,123 |
| Largest | Hazelhurst Nursing Home (56 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Rosedale Retirement Home (July 2022) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 3 · Nursing 2 · Dementia 2 · Respite 2 |
| Average house price, Herefordshire (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £289,715 |
Outstanding1
Good4
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. Council rate: Herefordshire, County of's usual cost of residential care (2025). 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 September 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 Ross-on-Wye
Ross-on-Wye is a historic market town in the West Midlands with easy access to countryside, a modest but functional care-home sector, and a good range of local eating and social venues. It suits families seeking quieter, semi-rural later-life living within reach of Hereford and the wider region.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA
Excellent — quieter than 79% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesB
Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
66 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime28
- Shoplifting12
- Other theft9
- Criminal damage & arson9
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 Ross-on-Wye
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Forest of Dean Crossroads Caring for Carers
Forest of Dean Crossroads provides respite breaks for Carers in the form of daycare services, social groups and community respite. We also work in partnership with Adult and Social Care…
7.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1086841)
Ross-on-Wye: 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
3
Nearest: Boots (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
4
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
6.1 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
8.2 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 7 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 1 is in the least deprived tenth.
Hospices near Ross-on-Wye
- Great Oaks Hospice · 8 milesCQC page
- St Michael's Hospice · 10.4 milesCQC Good (report published June 2016). CQC page
Hospitals near Ross-on-Wye
- Care homes near Forest of Dean Community Hospital · urgent care · 6.5 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Is Ross-on-Wye a good retirement location?
Read our guide to living in Ross-on-Wye
Ross-on-Wye offers a peaceful market-town setting with genuine community warmth and a solid foundation of local services. The care-home provision is limited—two homes available locally—so you'll need to weigh whether the town's quiet charm and countryside access outweigh the lack of choice and competition in the care market. It's a good fit if you value walking, historic character and a tight-knit social scene over a wide range of care options.
Health & support
- Medical access: A GP surgery and pharmacy are present in the town; Hereford General Hospital lies within reasonable reach for emergency and acute care.
- Safety: Recorded crime is 66 offences in the year to April 2026, with violent crime, shoplifting and other theft most common. This is a moderate level for a small market town.
- Family & connection: Consider how close family and carers are—rural location may mean longer travel times if your support network is elsewhere in the region.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Two care homes are listed locally, both rated Good by the CQC. Weekly fees are not stated in the data; compare local rates against the national average when you contact them directly.
- Transport: The town has bus links to Hereford and surrounding areas; rail access requires travel to a nearby station. Ross-on-Wye itself is reasonably walkable for everyday needs, though a car is helpful for trips beyond the town.
- Housing options: Only two care homes are listed here, ranging around 42 beds each. This is a small choice; you may need to explore homes in Hereford or the wider county.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Eight parks and four allotments offer good access to outdoor space. The town is set within walking distance of the Wye Valley, a popular area for gentle walks and scenic exploration.
- Community: Twenty-one restaurants and cafes and ten pubs and bars provide regular social venues. A modest but engaged local community supports the town's market and events calendar.
- Climate: The West Midlands has a cool, temperate UK climate with moderate rainfall; winter can be damp and cool, and the Wye Valley area is exposed to Atlantic weather systems.
Things to weigh up
- Limited care-home choice: Only two homes are listed locally, both Good-rated; lack of competition may mean fewer options to move between if your needs change.
- Rural transport: A car is advisable if you wish to travel independently beyond the town; bus links exist but are not frequent for all destinations.
Questions about care homes in Ross-on-Wye
How many care homes are there in Ross-on-Wye?
There are 5 care homes listed in and around Ross-on-Wye on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.
How much does a care home in Ross-on-Wye cost?
Care homes in Ross-on-Wye range from around £1,100 to around £1,314 per week, with averages of £1,207 for residential, £1,100 for dementia, £1,100 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.
How do care home fees in Ross-on-Wye compare to the national average?
The average residential care fee around Ross-on-Wye is about £1,207 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.
Which care homes in Ross-on-Wye are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?
5 of the 5 care homes in and around Ross-on-Wye are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 1 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.
What types of care are available in Ross-on-Wye?
Homes in and around Ross-on-Wye offer residential (3), dementia (2), nursing (2), respite (2). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.
Weighing up your options in Ross-on-wye?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Ross-on-wye:
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