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Care homes offering respite care in Ross-on-Wye

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There are 2 care homes offering respite care in and around Ross-on-Wye on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,207 a week, while Herefordshire, County of usually pays £1,123. The largest is Ross Court Care Home, with 42 beds.

care homes
2
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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Ross-on-Wye

Care homes in Ross-on-Wye (2)

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All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

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Ross-on-Wye in numbers

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 offering respite care listed2
Rated Good or Outstanding2 of 2 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Average published weekly fee£1,207
Herefordshire, County of usual weekly rate (2025)£1,123
LargestRoss Court Care Home (42 beds)
Homes by care typeResidential 2 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 1 · Respite 2
Average house price, Herefordshire (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£289,715
Good2
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Ross-on-Wye£1,207/wk
  • Nursing, Ross-on-Wye£1,100/wk
  • Dementia, Ross-on-Wye£1,100/wk
  • Herefordshire average£1,125/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Herefordshire, County of usual rate£1,123/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. 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. 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

  • 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.
Superfast broadband
99.7%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 95% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
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

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 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 offering respite care are there in Ross-on-Wye?

AskBart lists 2 care homes offering respite care in and around Ross-on-Wye, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are care homes offering respite care in Ross-on-Wye rated?

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

How much do care homes offering respite care in Ross-on-Wye cost?

Published fees range from £1,100 to £1,314 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Ross-on-Wye?

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 Ross-on-wye?

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

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Ross-on-wye

Near Ross-on-Wye

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: Philip Halling, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons