Nursing Homes in Herefordshire, County of
Not one of the nursing homes in Herefordshire, County of appears on this page at the moment, because no providers currently match this search. That is worth explaining rather than leaving as a blank. It reflects what registration data from the Care Quality Commission presently records for this area and this particular type of care, not a limitation in what the Care Assura directory covers, and the listing will change as those records change. Since nothing matches, no inspection rating can be quoted here and none should be read into the gap. Homes registered to a neighbouring area may well be within reach, so widening the search is usually sensible where nursing care is the requirement. Herefordshire Council is the body responsible for the care needs assessment that establishes what support a person requires, and for the financial assessment that decides what help towards fees follows from it, which makes it the right first contact while this page stands empty. When a home does appear, open its profile and read the inspection report before making any decision.
Planning and paying for nursing care in Herefordshire, County of
The assessment to ask for first
No providers currently match this search, though the first step is the same either way. Ask Herefordshire Council Adult Social Care for a care needs assessment, which is free and open to anyone who appears to need care whatever their savings.
What nursing care costs
Nursing fees run above residential fees because registered nurses must be on duty day and night. Part of that may be met through NHS funded nursing care for residents with an assessed nursing need, and a financial assessment settles the rest.
Choosing a home and what to check
When a home is listed here
Read the inspection report rather than the rating alone, and note the date of the visit. Ask how many registered nurses are rostered overnight, whether the home can meet the specific clinical needs involved, and how families are told when something changes.
What care costs in England, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care Middle half of prices from 335 England homes. Median £1,508. | Varies by council | £1,350 to £1,700 |
| Nursing care Middle half of prices from 140 England homes. Median £1,916. | Varies by council | £1,600 to £2,071 |
| Residential dementia care Middle half of prices from 239 England homes. Median £1,625. | Not published separately | £1,426 to £1,870 |
| Nursing dementia care Middle half of prices from 75 England homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. What a council pays differs from council to council. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.