Fairfield House

Bleathwood, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 4LF

01584711878

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

6 February 2019

Provider

Winslow Court Limited

Beds

7 beds

Rating history

GoodSept 2016
GoodMar 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 Winslow Court Limited, which runs 7 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding and 6 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 Fairfield House

Fairfield House is a residential care home in Herefordshire, providing support for people with learning disabilities and/or autism. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

This service supports seven people with learning disabilities and/or autism in a domestic-style home that maintains a residential appearance without institutional features like signage, intercoms, or cameras. Staff blend into the community when accompanying people outside, avoiding any visible identification as care workers.

A new manager has recently been appointed and is in the process of applying to become the registered manager. People using the service are at ease with staff and enjoy spending time with them. The home has experienced some recent changes in staffing.

Source: CQC inspection report, 12 March 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

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: 7 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SY8 4LF

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; 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 12 March 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 6 February 2019.

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

Read Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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