Herons Park Nursing Home
Herons Park Nursing Home is a nursing home in Kidderminster, Worcestershire (DY10 4EX). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Herons Park Nursing Home
We at Herons Park Nursing Home offer dedicated nursing care in the welcoming town of Kidderminster, Worcestershire, where our team supports older people, younger adults, and those living with dementia or physical disabilities within a calm and homely setting. Nestled within the DY postcode area of Kidderminster, our home benefits from the peaceful character of this well loved Worcestershire town in the West Midlands. Residents enjoy comfortable surroundings designed to feel familiar and reassuring, whilst the local area offers the gentle pace and community feel that so many families look for when choosing a long term home for their loved one. Our specialisms reflect the breadth of care we provide. As a nursing home, we support residents whose health needs require the daily attention of qualified nurses, alongside compassionate personal care from our wider team. We offer dementia care delivered with patience and understanding, recognising that every person's journey is unique and that small, thoughtful moments often matter most. For younger adults and those living with a physical disability, we focus on preserving independence, dignity, and personal choice, tailoring support around individual routines and preferences. We also welcome respite guests, providing families and regular carers with peace of mind during a short stay, whether planned in advance or arranged following a period of illness or recovery. In practice, this means residents can expect care that adapts to them, rather than the other way around. Families are treated as partners, kept informed, and encouraged to be as involved as they wish. Whether it is a favourite meal, a familiar piece of music, or simply a quiet chat over a cup of tea, we believe that the details of everyday life are what turn a house into a home. Our most recent CQC inspection, carried out in September 2023, rated the home as Requires Improvement overall, with Good ratings for the Caring and Responsive domains, and Requires Improvement noted in the Safe, Effective, and Well led areas. We take these findings seriously and view them as a clear framework for ongoing improvement. The Good ratings for Caring and Responsive reflect what we consider the heart of our home: the warmth of our team, the relationships built with residents, and the willingness to respond thoughtfully to changing needs. At the same time, we remain fully committed to strengthening the areas identified by the regulator, working steadily to raise standards across every aspect of daily life here. We understand that choosing a nursing home in Kidderminster is a significant and often emotional decision, and no website can replace the feeling of walking through the door in person. If you are considering Herons Park Nursing Home for a relative or friend, we warmly invite you to get in touch, ask questions, and arrange a visit. Meeting our team and seeing the home for yourself is the best way to know whether we are the right fit for your family, and we would be honoured to welcome you.
Care provided at Herons Park Nursing Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 8 September 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Herons Park Nursing Home
Where is Herons Park Nursing Home located?
Herons Park Nursing Home is a nursing home in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 4EX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Herons Park Nursing Home provide?
Herons Park Nursing Home 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 Herons Park Nursing Home's CQC rating?
Herons Park Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 8 September 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Herons Park Nursing Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Herons Park Nursing Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Herons Park Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Herons Park Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Herons Park Nursing Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Herons Park Nursing Home 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. Herons Park Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Herons Park Nursing Home 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. Herons Park Nursing Home 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
Herons Park Nursing Home 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 Herons Park Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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