Stretton Nursing Home
Care home in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of
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- 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
Stretton Nursing Home is a 50-bed nursing home in Hereford, Herefordshire, providing 24-hour nursing care to residents who need nursing support. The home is rated Requires Improvement overall by the Care Quality Commission, with the 2023 report noting that Safe and Well-led were rated Requires Improvement, whilst Effective, Caring and Responsive were rated Good.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 9 June 2023 · Last inspected 10 May 2023
Inspectors found that medicines records and risk management needed more detail and consistency at this home, which provides personal and nursing care for older people living with dementia. Staffing levels were judged sufficient, safeguarding and infection control arrangements were effective, and people were treated with dignity, supported to make choices, and kept in touch with their families. Quality oversight systems were described as still developing, although the provider had made progress since the last inspection, when the rating was requires improvement and the provider was in breach of regulations.
- Safeguarding systems and processes were effective in keeping people safe
- Staffing numbers and staff knowledge were sufficient to meet people's needs
- Care was personalised, with staff working to understand what matters to each person
- People were supported to take part in activities, maintain family relationships, and make their own choices
- Medicines records and checks were not always thorough, detailed or recorded
- Risks were not always identified and managed effectively
- The provider's systems for overseeing the quality of the service were still being developed
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
269 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | 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
Stretton Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The County Hospital, Hereford, 3.7 miles away. The local GP practice is HEREFORD MEDICAL GROUP, 3.5 miles away.
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.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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