Caremark (Herefordshire and Forest of Dean)
Caremark (Herefordshire and Forest of Dean) is a home care agency in Cinderford, Gloucestershire (GL14 2SE). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Caremark (Herefordshire and Forest of Dean)
We at Caremark (Herefordshire and Forest of Dean) are proud to provide compassionate home care across Cinderford and the surrounding Gloucestershire communities, supporting people to live safely, comfortably, and independently in the place they know and love best: their own home. Based in the heart of the Forest of Dean, our team serves individuals and families throughout Cinderford and nearby towns and villages within the GL postcode area. Operating from a local base means we understand the rhythms of this close knit corner of the South West, and we are able to build genuine, lasting relationships with the people we visit. Whether someone lives in a bustling town street or a quieter rural lane, we bring the same warmth, reliability, and attention to detail to every doorstep. Our care is shaped around each person as an individual. We support older people who wish to remain independent at home, offering everything from a friendly hand with daily routines to more comprehensive personal care. For those living with dementia, we provide patient, familiar, and consistent support that helps reduce anxiety and preserve dignity, whilst offering families the reassurance that their loved one is in kind and capable hands. We also work with adults who have learning disabilities or autism, tailoring our approach to communication preferences, sensory needs, and personal goals so that people feel understood and empowered. Beyond this, our team supports individuals living with mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and visual or hearing impairments, adapting how we work to suit each person's abilities and preferences. We are equally experienced in supporting younger adults who want to live full, self directed lives with the right practical help in place. In every case, our aim is the same: to promote wellbeing, encourage independence, and offer families peace of mind that a trusted professional is close at hand. The Care Quality Commission rated us Good overall at our most recent inspection in May 2023, with a Good rating awarded across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. For families, this consistent recognition reflects a team that is thoughtful in its practice, responsive to changing needs, and led with clear values. It is a standard we work hard to maintain every single day, because we know that trust in home care is earned one visit at a time. Choosing support for a loved one, or for yourself, is a significant decision, and it is often made during a worrying or uncertain time. Please do reach out to us for a warm, no pressure conversation about what you or your family member might need. We are here to listen, to answer your questions, and to help you feel confident about the next step, whatever that may look like.
Care provided at Caremark (Herefordshire and Forest of Dean)
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 3 May 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Caremark (Herefordshire and Forest of Dean)
Where is Caremark (Herefordshire and Forest of Dean) located?
Caremark (Herefordshire and Forest of Dean) is a home care agency based in Cinderford, Gloucestershire (GL14 2SE), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Caremark (Herefordshire and Forest of Dean) provide?
Caremark (Herefordshire and Forest of Dean) is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Caremark (Herefordshire and Forest of Dean)'s CQC rating?
Caremark (Herefordshire and Forest of Dean) is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 3 May 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Caremark (Herefordshire and Forest of Dean) provide dementia care?
Yes. Caremark (Herefordshire and Forest of Dean) supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Caremark (Herefordshire and Forest of Dean)
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Caremark (Herefordshire and Forest of Dean) is registered for dementia care in people's own homes.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. Caremark (Herefordshire and Forest of Dean) covers roughly 10 miles from Cinderford.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the South West
Caremark (Herefordshire and Forest of Dean) has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £28 to £33 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Caremark (Herefordshire and Forest of Dean). Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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