Hendra House Residential Home

The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 16 June 2026. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.

Date of Assessment: 13 April 2026 to 21 May 2026. An inspector and a regulatory coordinator carried out an unannounced site visit on 23 April 2026 and an announced site visit on 28 April 2026.

Hendra House is a care home providing accommodation for people who require assistance with personal care. The service can accommodate up to 28 older people, some of whom may be living with dementia. At the time of this assessment 26 people were using the service.

This service demonstrated an exceptionally high standard of care, underpinned by strong leadership, a deeply embedded culture of compassion, and consistently positive outcomes for people. The service was highly effective in meeting people’s needs, with care and support delivered in a personalised, responsive, and evidence-based way that promoted well-being, independence, and quality of life. People received care from a team of staff who were not only skilled and knowledgeable, but who consistently went above and beyond to ensure people felt valued, respected, and supported. Feedback from people, relatives, and professionals was overwhelmingly positive, with many highlighting the kindness, dignity, and genuine commitment shown by staff. Relationships were strong, and there was a clear emphasis on treating people as individuals. The service was exceptionally well-led, with a visible and proactive management team who drove continuous improvement and fostered a positive, inclusive culture. Leaders were highly effective in engaging with staff, people using the service, and external partners, ensuring that learning, innovation, and best practice were embedded throughout. Governance systems were robust and used effectively to improve outcomes and maintain high standards.

Overall, the service provided outstanding care that was consistently person-centred, compassionate, and well-coordinated, resulting in excellent experiences and outcomes for people.