Venns Lane Care Home
Residential care home in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of
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
Venns Lane Care Home is a 24-bed residential care home in Hereford providing care for older people aged over 65, with particular expertise in supporting those living with dementia alongside other physical and mental health conditions associated with later life. The home is situated in the North Hereford area, close to the city centre.
The Care Quality Commission rated Venns Lane Care Home Good overall in 2019, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 25 February 2019 · Last inspected 14 February 2019
Inspectors found that the 24 older people living at the home enjoyed their time there and spoke warmly of the staff who looked after them. Staff were described as respectful, supporting people to make their own choices and to stay as independent as they could. The report also notes enjoyable activities and care shaped around each person's history and preferences.
- Staff were praised for treating people with respect and protecting their independence, dignity and privacy.
- Medicines were given on time, and the provider followed safe procedures for handling them.
- Staff understood people's safety needs well and took steps that reduced individual risks.
- People, relatives and staff spoke very positively about the registered manager, and feedback was acted on to improve care.
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
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 950 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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAmple
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 | — |
| 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
Venns Lane Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The County Hospital, Hereford, 0.6 miles away. The local GP practice is HEREFORD MEDICAL GROUP, 0.4 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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