Rotherwood Healthcare
Gwen Walford House
Nursing home in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of
Operated by Rotherwood Healthcare
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).
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About
Gwen Walford House is a 30-bed home in Hereford, Herefordshire, run by Rotherwood Healthcare. It provides residential, nursing and respite care, and supports residents who need help with daily tasks, round-the-clock nursing care for more complex needs, and short-term care for recovery or to give family carers a break. The home sits in wooded grounds near the centre of Hereford. Its lounge, ground-floor communal area, on-site salon and dining room with an accessible kitchenette give residents places to eat, socialise and keep to their usual routines. Care plans are built around each resident's routines and preferences, and a team of Lifestyle Coordinators plans activities to suit individual interests.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2025 report, with Good grades for the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led key questions.
Care provided
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
269 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Herefordshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,040 |
| 2025 | £1,123 |
What Herefordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Gwen Walford House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The County Hospital, Hereford, 1 miles away. The local GP practice is CANTILUPE SURGERY, 1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Hereford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Carers of Herefordshire
Providing events and activities to unpaid carers in Herefordshire giving them a break from their caring role.
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.
Part of Rotherwood Healthcare
Gwen Walford House is one of 8 homes run by Rotherwood Healthcare on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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