Brockington House Care Community
Brockington House Care Community is a nursing home in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of (HR1 1SQ). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Brockington House Care Community
Brockington House Care Community in Hereford provides nursing care for older people and younger adults. We support residents living with dementia and residents with a physical disability, and we offer respite stays for people who need nursing care for a shorter period. Having qualified nurses on site means that when someone's health changes it can usually be managed here rather than by moving them somewhere unfamiliar. Medication, wound care, nutrition, pain and mobility are looked after alongside the ordinary business of the day, and we work with visiting doctors and therapists to keep care joined up. We also work hard at the things that make somewhere a home rather than a clinical setting: unhurried mornings, food people actually want, their own belongings around them, and staff who know a resident well enough to notice when something is off. For people living with dementia that familiarity and patience are a substantial part of the care itself. We should be open with you about our current position. The Care Quality Commission most recently rated us requires improvement overall. We accept that finding, the specific points raised have been taken seriously, and work to address them is under way. We would much rather a family asked us directly what has changed and judged the answer themselves than relied on the rating alone. Anyone considering the home for a relative is welcome to visit, speak to residents and staff, and put the hard questions to us. We will answer them honestly.
Care provided at Brockington House Care Community
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 25 August 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Brockington House Care Community
Where is Brockington House Care Community located?
Brockington House Care Community is a nursing home in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 1SQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Brockington House Care Community provide?
Brockington House Care Community is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Brockington House Care Community's CQC rating?
Brockington House Care Community is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 25 August 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Brockington House Care Community provide dementia care?
Yes. Brockington House Care Community supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Brockington House Care Community offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Brockington House Care Community offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Brockington House Care Community
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Brockington House Care Community is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
Yes. Yes. Brockington House Care Community is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Brockington House Care Community offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Brockington House Care Community supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the West Midlands
Brockington House Care Community has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the West Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £850 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £950 to £1,250 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,100 to £1,400 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the West Midlands, not a quote from Brockington House Care Community. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Brockington House Care Community
Respite Care at Brockington House Care Community
Short nursing stays at Brockington House Care Community need booking ahead, as rooms come up unpredictably and most homes ask for a minimum of one to two weeks. Pack regular medication in its original packaging, a copy of the current prescription, GP details, glasses, hearing aids, comfortable clothing and a few familiar items. Respite also works well as a trial before committing to a permanent move, so ask how a stay could convert if it suits everyone.
Nursing Care at Brockington House Care Community
Round the clock nursing suits people whose conditions need a registered nurse on hand, for example advanced Parkinson's, complex diabetes, PEG feeding, catheter and stoma care, pressure area management or care towards the end of life. Brockington House Care Community is registered for nursing care, meaning a qualified nurse is on duty at all times rather than only visiting. Where a resident qualifies, NHS Funded Nursing Care contributes around £235 a week direct to the home towards the nursing element, which reduces what the family or resident pays. The Care Quality Commission rated the home requires improvement at its August 2022 inspection, so it is worth asking what has changed since. Fees in the West Midlands commonly run £1,100 to £1,400 a week, with Herefordshire Council typically funding £820 to £1,000.
Dementia Care at Brockington House Care Community
Good dementia care tends to rest on familiar daily rhythms, staff who know each person's history and triggers, and a layout that feels calm and safe to move around without feeling locked in. Brockington House Care Community is registered to support residents living with dementia, including those who also need nursing input as the condition advances. When visiting, ask how the team responds to distress or agitation without reaching straight for medication, how they manage walking with purpose and the risk of someone leaving unnoticed, and how they keep in touch with family as needs change. It is also fair to ask how staff are prepared for dementia specifically, how life story information is gathered and used, and how end of life wishes are discussed while conversation is still possible.
Older Person Care at Brockington House Care Community
Day to day life for an older person in a nursing home usually means help with washing and dressing at a pace that suits them, prompts and checks around medication, meals that take appetite and swallowing into account, and company through the quieter parts of the day. Brockington House Care Community in Hereford is registered to provide this alongside nursing input, which matters when mobility or continence needs shift over time. Families looking round should ask how morning and evening routines are organised, how many staff and nurses are on at night, how call bells are answered after dark, and how personal preferences around bathing, bedtimes and food are recorded. Typical West Midlands fees sit around £1,100 to £1,400 a week, while Herefordshire Council usually pays roughly £820 to £1,000, so any top up should be explained in writing.
Younger Adults at Brockington House Care Community
Adults under 65 in a nursing home often want a different shape to the day from residents in their eighties and nineties, including their own choice of technology, music, visitors and going out. Brockington House Care Community is registered to support younger adults with nursing needs. Ask how many current residents are in a similar age bracket, how choices around bedtimes, meals and time off the premises are respected, and how privacy is protected.
Physical Disability at Brockington House Care Community
Adults with a physical disability need level access, suitable bathrooms, hoists and profiling beds where relevant, and personal care that supports independence rather than doing everything for the person. Brockington House Care Community is registered for physical disability alongside nursing. Ask to see the specific room being offered, check doorway widths, wet room access, ceiling or mobile hoisting, and how equipment such as wheelchairs and pressure cushions is maintained.
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