The Garth Care Home with Nursing
Nursing home in Kington, Herefordshire, County of
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- 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 Garth Care Home with Nursing is a 34-bed home in Kington, West Midlands, providing nursing care and specialist dementia support. It cares for older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and people with physical disabilities or sensory impairment.
The home is registered to provide nursing care alongside dementia specialisation, serving a diverse range of residents with complex care needs.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 850 m away
- Fire station about 150 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
5 recorded crimes in the local area (August 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing 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 Garth Care Home with Nursing is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The County Hospital, Hereford, 17.1 miles away. The local GP practice is KINGTON MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Kington
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.
Showing groups across Herefordshire.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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