Charnwood Country Residence

Much Dewchurch, King's Thorn, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 8DL

01981540291

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

6 March 2019

Provider

Ms K A Rogers

Beds

27 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 24 care homes for older people within 10 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 1 is the same and 23 are lower.

21 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

OutstandingJul 2016
OutstandingMay 2019

Rated Outstanding 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 Ms K A Rogers, which runs 5 care homes in England: 4 rated Outstanding and 1 Good.

Average care home fees in the West Midlands: £912 a week for residential care and £1,308 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Charnwood Country Residence

Charnwood Country Residence is a residential care home in Herefordshire, offering personal care and support for older people. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Charnwood Country Residence provides personal care and support to a maximum of 27 people, with 23 residents aged 65 and over at the time of inspection. The provider delivers an outstanding service with a management team that excels at planning and delivering tailored care to meet individual needs and preferences. Care plans and transition programmes for new residents are comprehensive and highly personalised.

The service takes a thoughtful and inclusive approach to organising interesting and meaningful activities for residents.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 May 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

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.

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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: 27 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · HR2 8DL

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 24 May 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 6 March 2019.

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

Read Charnwood Country Residence'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 Charnwood Country Residence, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Charnwood Country Residence, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Charnwood Country Residence'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