Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close

1-2 Markyes Close, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7BZ

01989769035

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

27 December 2018

Provider

Aspire Living Limited

Beds

9 beds

Rating history

GoodJul 2016
GoodJan 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Aspire Living Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Good.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close

Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close is a residential care home in Herefordshire. Details of the most recent CQC inspection findings are set out below.

People enjoy living at this care home and are supported by kind staff who recognise their independence. Staff promote dignity and privacy while treating residents with respect. When assessing needs and developing care plans, the home listens to residents, their relatives, and health and social care professionals.

The provider and staff actively address barriers that might prevent people from moving to the home, enabling residents to settle in while maintaining relationships that matter to them.

Source: CQC inspection report, 23 January 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 9 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · HR9 7BZ

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 23 January 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 27 December 2018.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Aspire Living - 1-2 Markyes Close's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees