Buckfield House

Barons Cross Road, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8QX

01568613119

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

7 March 2022

Provider

Inspiration Care Limited

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

GoodMar 2015
GoodJun 2017
GoodJan 2020
GoodMar 2022

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Inspiration Care 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 Buckfield House

Buckfield House is a residential care home in Herefordshire. It offers accommodation and personal care for adults in an adapted building. The CQC's latest findings on the home are set out below.

Buckfield House accommodates six people in one adapted building spread over three floors, featuring a large lounge, snug, dining room, kitchen, and freely accessible garden. At the time of inspection, five people were living at the home. The environment is safe, clean, well-equipped and well-maintained, meeting residents' sensory and physical needs.

People can personalise their rooms and have choice over their living environment.

Staff support residents to have maximum choice, control and independence in their everyday lives, focusing on their strengths and what they can do. Residents benefit from an interactive and stimulating environment and are supported to pursue their interests and take part in activities both locally and online. Staff also enable people to access specialist health and social care support in the community.

Source: CQC inspection report, 25 March 2022

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: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · HR6 8QX

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 25 March 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 7 March 2022.

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

Read Buckfield House'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 Buckfield House, 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 Buckfield House, 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 Buckfield House'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