Care home
The Forbury
Residential care home in Leominster, Herefordshire, County of
The Forbury
Residential care home in Leominster, Herefordshire, County of
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
The Forbury is a 40-bed residential care home in Leominster, Herefordshire, providing care for older people and those with dementia. The home is registered to support residents with dementia, physical disabilities and mental health needs, alongside general residential care for people aged 65 and over.
The Forbury was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2020, achieving Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 11 November 2020 · Last inspected 1 October 2020
Inspectors looked at a residential care home for up to 40 older people, with a specialism in dementia, and rated it good overall. People and relatives said they were happy with the care, and inspectors found enough staff, safe recruitment, and care plans reviewed with people and their families. Staff were described as knowing the people they support well, and risks were assessed and managed.
- People and relatives reported being happy with the care provided
- Staffing levels were sufficient to meet people's needs and staff were recruited safely
- Management had put in place audits to monitor the quality and safety of the service
- People said they felt safe, and staff knew how to recognise and report abuse
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 200 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
18 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 | — |
| Dementia 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
The Forbury is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The County Hospital, Hereford, 11.8 miles away. The local GP practice is RYELAND SURGERY, 0.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Leominster
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Dementia Matters - Here (Fordshire)
Supporting and facilitating the increase of opportunities for people affected by dementia to live well with their diagnosis and remain a part of their community for as long as possible. Supporting…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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