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).
About
Gwen Walford House is a 30-bed care home in Hereford providing residential, nursing and convalescent care. The home is run by Rotherwood Healthcare and offers support tailored to individual needs, whether for those requiring assistance with daily tasks, 24-hour nursing care for more complex medical needs, short-term recovery following illness or hospital discharge, or respite care for family carers. The home also provides end-of-life care, with families supported throughout.
Gwen Walford House is situated in Hereford and was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2025, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
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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Care fee trajectory
Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.
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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